V-day pointers for guys

[ragani]

My friend, ismirth, has been working on a series of advice posts for guys. Her latest entry is a timely post of what guys should know about Valentines day.

She would love some feedback, from both guys and gals.

So, I am curious...
Do you think she is representing woman accurately?
If you are a guy, was this helpful?

Comments

[rhylar.livejournal.com]

Yes, I really need to get back in the habit of cooking meals. It takes up so much time, though, that I find it hard to do.

Dating 2 weeks before V-day? Wow, that makes the usual Vday stress look like nothing.

My hair is non-greasy enough that I can get away without washing it, but it really depends on the climate that day. A stressful day, or a dry snap really messes it up. And a horrible snarly rats nest is also not the most romantic sight to see, even if it's not greasy.

[ragani.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think it was less than two weeks, if I recall correctly, maybe about 9 days.

Cooking is great if you have time, but anyone reasonable is going to understand if her date is juggling work that day also. Like I said, even take out can be cool if presented well.

I know what you mean about the rats nests. Do you use conditioner when you wash? I suspect you probably have fine hair, like I do, and conditioner is a must for me to avoid rats nests. I am not a big fan of "product" but there are some out there designed to keep hair in check. I am also not a fan of hair dryers, and tend to just towel dry my hair. However, I use a special towel that is meant for hair. It is super absorbent, and is less likely to break the strands. I got mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond, although I am sure they are sold elsewhere.

[rhylar.livejournal.com]

fine hair, yes. I use conditioner. Herbal Essence brand, I think. I have to change brands/formulas every few months though.) One flaw with the Herbal Essence brand, especially the fruity flavors is that they attract bees. I had quite the time at a wedding a couple of years back where the local trees were flowering, and all the bees wanted to get the pollen off of my hair.

When the air is not too dry, I'm OK as long as I wash my hair 5+ times a week, and brush regularly. When it gets really dry, I need to spend extra time on the brushing & finger-pick the knots out.

I'll have to get one of those hair towel thingys.