Saturday, January 9, 2010

Shannon's Dating Rules (Pt. 1)

These are the Top 10 Rules* (guidelines, principles, practices, etc.) for dating (i.e., being in a relationship with) yours truly.
  1. Let your yea be your yea and your nay be your nay --> say what you mean and mean what you say; keep your word; don't make promises you can't keep and don't come up with excuses. [Being unreliable, undependable and irresponsible is the quickest and surest way to not need these rules.]

  2. Relationships take time and attention in order to grow --> we see each other at least once a week and we don't go more than 36 hrs without your initiating communication [I've got to be one of the most accessible people on the planet: 6 email addresses, 4 phone numbers, 2 fax numbers, 2 IM accounts, Twitter, Facebook, Plurk, LinkedIn, and so on, so there is NO excuse for not reaching me any time of the day or night.]

  3. Communication is key --> use your words because I mos' definitely will use mine [Speak!]

  4. Employ the Boy Scouts motto --> be prepared; friends will tell you, it is ALWAYS an adventure with me [Hold on for the ride, we may start out for the dinner and end up at an opera or museum or friend's house playing cards.]

  5. Neither of us are mind readers --> when you assume, you make an "ass" outta "u" and "me" [If you don't think for me, then I won't think for you.]

  6. Ask me no questions and I'll tell you know lies --> are you sure you really wanna know the answer to that question? [I'm a grown woman and live a grown woman's life.]

  7. Think before you speak --> do not pee on my head and tell me it's raining; been there, done that and have a tee-shirt collection [I've been out here a long time, and baby, there ain't nothing new under the sun.]

  8. I am NOT a morning person --> this is not the time to use your words, at least til I've showered or had coffee [Seriously, don't try me.]

  9. Stupidity will not be tolerated --> don't be a dumba$$ [no explanation needed]

  10. Your the MAN --> man up or I'll be the alpha dog...Beotch [no explanation needed]
Rules 11-20 will be next week.

*There are exceptions to every rule, and can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

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