Ginseng (for the Soul) #4

I dislike haikus. They often sound too cheesy. So I don’t write them. c) RDB #twisp
— Robert D Beltran (@Pathos103) April 24, 2013

1. The woman always makes THE RULES.

2. THE RULES are subject to change without notice.

3. No man can possible know all THE RULES.

4. If the woman suspects the man knows all THE RULES, she must immediately change some of THE RULES.

5. The woman is never wrong.

6. If it appears the woman is wrong, it is because of a flagrant misunderstanding caused by something the man did or said wrong.

7. If Rule #6 applies, the man must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstanding.

8. The woman can change her mind at any time.

9. The man must never change his mind without the express, written consent of the woman.

10. The woman has every right to be angry or upset at any time.

11. The man must remain calm at all times, unless the woman wants him to be angry or upset.

12. The woman must, under no circumstances, let the man know whether she wants him to be angry or upset.

13. The man is expected to read the mind of the woman at all times.

14. What is always important is what the woman meant, not what she said.

15. If the man doesn't abide by THE RULES, it is because he can't take the heat, lacks backbone, and is a wimp.

16. If it’s that time of the month, all THE RULES are null and void and the man must cater to the woman’s every whim.

17. Any attempt to document THE RULES could result in bodily harm.

18. If the man, at any time, believes he is right, he must refer to Rule #5.