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Ready for Romance                                   
submitted by Angeline O'Connor

It was my partner, Steve's 30th birthday last month and I wanted it to be something really special.  I gave him what he thought was his birthday pressie before he went to work - it was a pair of jeans and a leather belt.  O.k. he liked it.   Then he asked me if I'd arranged anything for the evening, like a meal out.  I said that if I had time I was going to try to book something at the local pizza restaurant.  I could see a little bit of a let down in his face but he was alright about it.

What he didn't know was that I'd arranged a really special surprise.   When he came home, I made sure I wasn't around but I left a note on the kitchen table to say that one of his pals was meeting him at our local pub and that I'd catch up with them later.   I got Nick (his friend) to wait for him and after they'd had a drink, say that there'd been a change of plan and I was meeting him somewhere else and I was going to ring in half an hour or so. Nick was in on the surprise and knew that I was back at the flat getting ready for the ultimate romantic evening.   I put ribbons and streamers on the door, a trail of rose petals and some very sexy underwear leaving a trail to the bedroom where I'd got a bottle of champagne waiting, the lights dimmed and silk sheets on the bed.

When it was all ready I phoned Steve and told him I'd meet him at a really nice little Italian restaurant we occasionally went to - a bit expensive but super atmosphere.   I told him I was late because I'd been busy and he accepted it just fine,    We had a lovely meal and after the main course I said I had another present for him.  I told him he'd really enjoy this one.  His eyes lit up - but before we had our coffees I excused myself and went to the ladies and said I'd be back in a few minutes.  What he didn't know was that I'd already paid for the meal and then slipped out to get back home before he did.

I got the waiter to tell him where I was and before very long he was back and pounding up the stairs.    Roses, candlelight, soft music and me, all ready for romance in a new and very sexy set of lingerie.  It set his pulse racing I can tell you - it was one birthday he won't forget in a hurry!

FINE
This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an even trade.

NOTHING
This means "something," and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with "Fine"

GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows)
This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine"

GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows)
This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care" You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing"

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.

THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow."

GO AHEAD!
At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

PLEASE DO
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay"

THANKS
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say you're welcome.

THANKS A LOT
This is much different from "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing" 

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