T H E R U L E S 1 The FEMALE always makes The RULES 2 The RULES are subject to change at any time without prior notification 3 No MALE can possibly know all The RULES 4 If the FEMALE suspects the MALE knows all THE RULES she must immediately change some or all of The RULES 5 The FEMALE is never wrong 6 If the FEMALE is wrong, it's due to a misunderstanding that is a direct result of something the MALE did or said wrong 7 The MALE must apologize immediately for causing said misunderstanding 8 The FEMALE may change her mind at any time 9 The MALE must never change his mind without the express written consent of the FEMALE 10 The FEMALE has every right to be angry or upset at any time 11 The MALE must remain calm at all times unless the FEMALE wants him to be angry and/or upset 12 The FEMALE must, under no circumstances, let the MALE know whether or not she wants him to be angry and/or upset 13 The MALE is expected to mind read at all times 14 The FEMALE is ready when she's ready 15 The MALE must be ready at all times 16 Any attempt to document The RULES could result in bodily harm 17 The MALE who doesn't abide by The RULES can't take the heat, lacks backbone and is a wimp