…And there are no Ifs and Buts about it!
After the blockbuster success of how can you be happy that I wrote few months back, I thought for a while. How can you be happy without making sure your wife or girl friend is happy – in every respect! I know this is the most difficult task in the world, but then you are supposed to be that much wise. No?
I have failed on many accounts, but still my experience could be of some help to you.
The way to tackle the issue is to list down all that she needs (most of that is indeed materialistic), and take them up one by one. For me, they have been Perfumes, Watches, Bags, and the list is just short of endless. And then go on to satisfy her desires, whatever that means 😛
You might argue how can materialistic things satisfy her the most? Well, that’s why people have failed to understand women! Better is not to think – if you apply your thought, you will surely not end up on the winning side. You might still be tempted to give it a thought, but believe me – the end result with be the same. Yes, you have my sympathies!
I see this unmarried young lady in office and I have hardly seen her repeat any of her ‘expensive’ dresses. God knows how will her husband keep up with her! Nevertheless, I know many ladies out there did the ‘100 saree pact,’ so I guess it can indeed be worked out. Even otherwise, if you think through, it is not that difficult…you just have to compromise on your ‘personal’ list of items to buy.
If you are unmarried, this becomes all the more important; else, you might not get whatever you are looking for. So, take your call – enjoy the company while being a mute puppy or raise your voice and be in your own company!
Alok you’re also helping country’s economy too by buying gifts! 😉
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Hahaha, i almost forgot that 😛
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🙂
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Omg! First things first, 100 saree pact wasn’t about 100 sarees. I participated and I don’t even have 30. Second, where is Saru? 😜
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You got me. I remember many ladies did that challenge though 🙂
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Last line nailed it😂
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Hahaha, i know what you mean 😛
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While your thoughts made me smile but I disagree with you…firstly because it is never too good to generalise and secondly how will you make an economically independent wife who might be earning more than her husband happy? Obviously he has to find other ways and keep in mind another fact…happiness keeps changing its destinations for women 🙂 🙂
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I agree with you. This post was supposed to touch only the funny side 🙂
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there is no end to desires.. and one can never make everybody happy…. so I don’t even try
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Yeah, that’s the spirit. Yo yo!
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There is a book called “How to get rich quickly – within 30 days”. Wait. There is no book like that… maybe I can write one and help all the husbands out there 😛
Destination Infinity
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Sure, please provide me a copy (free) 🙂
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He he he he .. Yes. . Shhhhhhhhh..
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Ha Ha…
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Lol, very candid post, Alok. True that some women do like having different dresses, bags and makeup. It’s a way they can impress themselves 🙂 I like to think I’m not one of those girls. So long as I can have good company, that keeps me happy. I’m low maintenance 😂
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I should have done some due diligence before my marriage 🙂
Thank you so much for your openness.
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Though you have taken a dig at feminine fetish for clothes, the post is really interesting.
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Just my observations…thank you 😊
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Quite a post, Alok. 😀
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🙂
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This is offensive. I don’t need a husband to provide for me materially, period. I own my home, my car, and easily pay for whatever shoes and clothes and bags I like. My husband is thoughtful and funny and has great values. Those are much more precious than the mere exchanging of gifts, and I’m certainly glad he hasn’t reduced me to material expectations, nor I him.
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This is just a humorous post, Jay…nothing against anybody.
Respect your views, which are very right.
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Gifts!! Sure they do wonders to the woman’s mood! You have found your way to deal with Saru. Waiting for my husband to figure out the same!
Cheers
Geets
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Gutsy you’re! It depends from person to person. For example, my man complains that he still doesn’t know what I want as a gift. And honestly, I prefer his presence than his presents. To each, his/her own.
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…. I am going to sit with the fiance, read out every single line and debate 😛 Thanks for the fodder, Alok!
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Hahaha, surely!
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ha ha ha ha this one is marvelous !!!! how did you write it? brave heart you have…
btw, i have no problem in this issue coz i am unmarried and have no girlfriend
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Provides a lot of food for thought. 🙂
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Repeating clothes often is sin hehe. Enjoyed reading this !!!
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That’s an eye-catching title! It’s good to realize that we are happier when the people around us are happy.
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But the list will never end, would it? 😉 And satisfaction of desires is a state of mind I believe. What may satisfy one person may not satisfy the other :P. Wacky title by the way :D.
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Yes, I agree. Material expectations only lead to the desire for more. This was supposed to be a funny post though.
Thanks, buddy.
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Hmm, it’s my birthday in less than two weeks … maybe I should be dropping more hints! 🙂
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Yeah, no harm in trying ☺️
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This was terrific….and the last line is perfect…lol.
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Thank you
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I think keeping your mouth shut and agreeing with everything she says is the best strategy. Even better than gifts. 😀
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Yes, i get it loud and clear 🙂
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Hilarious .. Don’t know what your wife’s reaction to this was .. Well materialistic is definitely one .. But still it is very difficult to keep a female happy
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I can imagine why 🙂
Thank you for coming by.
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It sure is important to keep them happy 😉
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make them happy, indeed. happy wife happy life!
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Hahaha…
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Funny side up 🙂
I hope Saru would read this and want to know her reaction afterwards…wink wink
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Hahaha, she is quiet!
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Interesting Article. Although I feel that its the emotional connect that keeps a girl happy. Just listen to her :-p Well, I won’t deny the prospect of gifts – handbags, dresses, chocolates, flowers etc that can cheer up any girl
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The feminist in me was all ready to rear its head and take you head-on . Was about to say things like what women want isn’t dresses and shoes and only what men think they want. Was abou to say that the tone of the piece was quite judgemental too. The unmarried girl in your office could very well have bought them from her own money so the man need not have to keep her happy.
But then I read all the other comments and saw people have already got there before me. 😉 So then I chose to look at the lighter side of it. And although all of that is still true, it’s not just as bad as it looks to be. 😉 Agree with Arv’s comment above. Add a kind listening ear to the list and you have a winner. 😉
Thanks for the follow 🙂
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