[M.D. Holloway]

I know it sounds crazy - I thought so too. But it really works with women or any one who is ultra ubber A type personallities. It exposes vunerablility and brings it all down to the very 'base'.

When pitching anything, the set-up, surroundings and words all play a very important role. You taking a poop in front of the mrs brings you back to when you were an infant. She is a nuturer (sp) by the way she is wired. She isn't takin aback by it. The thought of it is repulsive to us which is way it works on them.

Most importantly is the BEING THE MAN WOMAN. If you can't pull that through and establish yourself as something different (and more) than most all men she knows, then the other stuff crumbles.

One more thing - a bonus techneque just cuz you called me a genius.
OWNING THE RIGHT TO SLOATH:
The Set Up: Talk up a game or a show that is going to on TV - don't be too obvious, but just enough so she "hears" it at least 3 times - that is important. Make sure it isn't a game you really want to see but wouldn't mind. Come the day of the game/show, it starts, she comes into the room and starts in. Pull the MAN WOMAN thing but this time stand up, smile and say, "OK, lets get at it!" and start walking towards the project. She may jump in and (to wit this action you just did can be used later as ammo) or she may look a bit confused "Honey, I thought you wanted to see the UCONN/Duke game?" -----BANG! you got her. Chances of her saying it are slim, but if she does, you now have serious high ground. So, what to do with the position you have established?




nope, I knew you would say that.

Try this "Honey, I really respect the fact that your trying to manage this home and frankly it is the best place to be on Earth. I want to help you. Show me what I can do."

If she is the type I think she is. She may never infringe on your space again only if you share in about 12% of the duties around the house - but make sure you do those things perfect. While doing the things she wants you to do, about 30 min in, drop this, "I hope they have the re-caps on ESPN tonight...(or if your taping it) Sweetie, if you find out the score of the game please do me a favor and don't tell me. Thanks, would you like a Diet Coke?"

Stuff is Gold Jerry! Gold!