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Decoding Women

She says: “Your love handles are so cute.”
What she means: Get rid of them, please.

Why she does this: Most women know what it’s like to struggle with body issues, so she would never insult you by telling you that you need to head to the gym. This way, she’s letting you know that you do indeed have love handles, but in a kind and gentle way. (Note: There may be a small percentage of women who are sincere when they compliment your love handles. How do you tell the difference? It’s all in her tone of voice.)

What you should do: This one’s up to you. I wouldn’t go to the gym simply to please someone else (love handles generally are not deal breakers anyway). But feel free to go if it’ll please you.

Things Men Should Know About Women

# 64. An online dating service’s survey found that a woman’s ideal man has brown hair and blue eyes.

Things Men Should Know About Women

#31. Got a new girl coming over? Your (tidy) bathroom should include clean linen, a box of Puffs Plus, and several full rolls of TP.

Domestic Violence

Tucson police arrested nine men and two women on domestic-violence-related warrants Wednesday during an unannounced sweep conducted in honor of national domestic violence awareness month.

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Warning signs ● Domestic violence is more than just physical abuse, said Julie K. Johnston, development director of Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services. Domestic violence is driven by the need for power and control, which could include a partner who controls the money, limits interaction with family members or friends, controls your appearance and is emotionally or verbally abusive.

Things Men Should Know About Women

#7. Dated a stripper? Keep your mouth shut, stupid.

Decoding Women

She says: “Why don’t you try to kiss me like this?”
What she means: I don’t like the way you do it.

Why she does this: She doesn’t want to hurt your feelings. But this is not all bad; she likes you enough to want to work at it and make it better.

What you should do: Try it her way and see how it goes.

She says: “I really like that guy's hair.”
What she means: I don't like yours.

Why she does this: She figures that it’s a lot nicer to hint at this than to tell you outright.

What you should do: Get a second opinion on your hair. She may be right that it needs a change. But if your second opinion tells you otherwise, feel free to stick to your guns and your hairstyle. In that case, just pretend that you didn’t get her hint.