The Response

1. Males do not understand rules.
2. Rules must be continually repeated and updated (see response 5).
3. Acceptance of rules should not be inferred by male muttering uh-huh or okay or even yes, darling!
4. Adherence to the rules should be reinforced with daily rewards remember the ways to a mans heart!
5. Under no circumstances should the male be nagged or mocked.
6. To foster timely completion of Honey-Dos, the male must be given a Round-To-It.
7. Males view budget oversight as a solemn duty. Therefore, neither The Looknor The Cut-Off should prevent funds for his toys, projects, and Boys Night Out!
8. Although males, both by instinct and by training, show attentiveness to certain female attributes and fashions, the female must refrain from noticing other men.
9. Taking care of male needs must be viewed as privilege not odious duty.
10. The female must be grateful her male cheerfully shoulders the manly tasks of driving on family outings, channel surfing, and programming the VCR.
11. Since males are weaker and prone to hurt feelings, your male must be frequently hugged and praised.
12. Above all, the female must vow and remember he is just a man!