Love: The Way You Want It

Barbara – “When a woman goes into a relationship with a man, she must immediately learn how to “spank his hand” with soft, but candid words at the slightest infraction.  A woman must never allow her fear of being without him, to overrule her self-respect.  I learned the hard way that men are magnetized to women who will only accept the best from them.”

Gloria says, “Let him know upfront what you will or will not accept.” She was out on a first date with a guy who she felt had great potential.  But when he kept complimenting the pretty waitress every time she came to the table, Gloria excused herself and left the restaurant.  When he called later in an uproar about her disappearance, she calmly explained that she left because she found his behavior rude, inappropriate, and disrespectful.  He sent her five dozen roses the next day with five apologies.  “That one incident,” says Gloria, “set the tone for our relationship, and he became an ideal boyfriend and he is now an ideal husband.”

Lisa – “For the first two months of the relationship, I establish the groundwork for respect, by not dialing his number unless it’s imperative.  The competition is so great out here and men get bored so easily that a woman has to distinguish herself as a “royal find’ or she loses her ground quickly.  She must establish early in the relationship how she expects to be treated.  I have no tolerance for bad behavior.”

Sandy – “I accept no excuses for bad behavior.  If he disappoints me once, he’ll never get another chance, and I say that upfront, and I’ve never dated a man who didn’t go all out to please me.”

Shelley – “I learned to keep your deep feelings to yourself until the wedding day.  I don’t care what he says.  Mystique will captivate a guy’s attention for centuries.”

Kathy – “Mix a cool demeanor with a touch of sweetness and he’ll never leave your side.  My motto is…Never let your need for him show.”

Joan – “Always manage to fit him into a busy life.  Never let him see you sweat to be with him.”

Stephanie – “If you want love, don’t settle for sex.”

Yvonne – “Speak your true mind and he’ll honor you for it.”

Marcie – “Don’t complain, when you’re not being treated the way you want.  Find the courage to get in another line and wait for what you want as long as it takes.”