Calling all male KB members

**Big Dave** · 22nd September 2006, 13:19

Nope - never had any trouble like that at all.

**buellbabe** · 22nd September 2006, 13:21

Seems to me that BOTH men and women are guilty of this stupid behaviour.
It goes both ways...
I had my head in a book (just like Blackbird) when the bloke (now VERY much EX) walked in and started raving about something... I looked up and replied but because I didn't smile he got the hump and walked out...

And as far as multi-tasking is concerned... highly overated if ya ask me!
I'd rather do 1 thing at a time and do it well.

**SwanTiger** · 22nd September 2006, 13:29

Originally Posted by MSTRS

For Swantiger, least he go through life in (un)happy ignorance...

Ignornace is bliss

**sels1** · 22nd September 2006, 13:47

Originally Posted by Lissa

See the major problem with men is that you can't multi-task.

Thats just as well, or not much would get invented or built. Multi tasking is only good for mudane tasks. If you want to produce anything worthwhile you have to focus. Take a look around you - everything you see...the PC, the electricity than runs it, the desk, the phone, the building , the plumbing, the road outside, the cars and bikes and aeroplanes etc...all built by MEN - focusing on the important stuff.

**gijoe1313** · 22nd September 2006, 13:47

Its this sort of thing which scares the bejeebers outta me - no wonder I'm still single and earning the ire of my mum! Shucks, I think I got too much common sense for my own good and need to lose it so I can enjoy these spiceful additions to life!

Mum's doing the arranged marriage thing

**The_Dover** · 22nd September 2006, 13:56

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

Mum's doing the arranged marriage thing

I hope she's not a Labour supporter or you could end up in an arranged CIVIL UNION.

**eliot-ness** · 22nd September 2006, 14:27

My wife is an inveterate chatterer,but like most men I turn off the hearing when I'm reading a book or doing something that requires concentration. However, I always pay attention when she has something important to say. If she complains that I never listen or my memory's on the blink I accuse her of not having told me in the first place and I would never forget anything important. Imagine my surprise then when an hour ago I recieved an email from the travel agent confirming her booking on a flight to the UK a week before Christmas. I would swear on the bible she hadn't told me about it but logic tells me she must have. Now I have to play it by ear and pretend that I knew all along and somehow wheedle the details out of her without arousing suspicion. I may also arrange an appointment at the doc's to have my ears water blasted. I might ask the kids when her birthday is too. It would be a nice surprise for her if she got a card from me after 45 years of waiting. Nothing wrong with my memory though, I reminded her to re register the bike last week.

**nudemetalz** · 22nd September 2006, 14:56

Sheesh, Elliot-ness you live a dangerous life.....

**Colapop** · 22nd September 2006, 15:03

Been there done that. Got separated, had a ball. Started dating 'Her' again - this time round - no bullshit. No hiding what I want to say or what she wants to say. If she sees that I'm busy doing something she'll either interupt (and get a reply so she knows I've heard her) or do something else. Good communication is a two way street.

Of course, if she's pissed at something it can blow up real fast - but once we've blown off steam it's all systems normal. Our kids think we're nuts!

**jonbuoy** · 22nd September 2006, 16:16

Originally Posted by Lissa

*tongue in cheek* See the major problem with men is that you can't multi-task. Women of course can vacum, cook dinner, talk on the phone, and scream at the kids at the same time. Men (and clearly blackbird) have to have full concentration to really Listen and hear their partners

. I am glad you learnt your lesson Blackbird

It can take some men years and years to figure out what you just did *throws him a chocolate medal*. Anyway don't worry about the flowers being cheap... it really is the thought that counts.

Are those done in Wellington as well?

Women ATTEMPT to do lots of things at the same time, men know its not possible to do three things at once properly so we just do the one thing and do it right.... BTW being given the silent treatment is a blessing in disguise - stand your ground and she'll realise she can't be the centre of the universe all the time.

**placidfemme** · 22nd September 2006, 16:17

lol you guys should keep your secrets to yourselves cause now the women know certain things you do... and you ALL know... women talk

haha

**Blackbird** · 22nd September 2006, 16:19

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

Women ATTEMPT to do lots of things at the same time, men know its not possible to do three things at once properly so we just do the one thing and do it right.... BTW being given the silent treatment is a blessing in disguise - stand your ground and she'll realise she can't be the centre of the universe all the time.

Said from the safety of not having your partner loooking over your shoulder whilst you typed, one presumes. Or do you have short-term relationships?

Nice troll, but we're on to ya!

**skelstar** · 22nd September 2006, 16:20

Yeah, there's furious PM'ing amongst (sp) all the female members of KB right now LOL.

They do say that women 'synchronise' if together for a length of time eh?