Game of Romance

Published on Mon 03 April 2000

In the world of romance, one single rule applies: Make the woman happy...

Do something she likes, and you get points. Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted. You don't get any points for doing something she expects.

Sorry, that's the way the game is played.

Here is a guide to the point system.

Simple Duties

You make the bed
+1
You make the bed, but forget to add the decorative pillows
0

Social Engagements

Party

You stay by her side the entire party
0
You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a college drinking mate
-2

Her Birthday

You take her out to dinner
0
You take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar
+1

A Night Out With the Boys

Go with a pal
-5
The pal is happily married
-4

A Night Out

You take her to a movie
+2
You take her to a movie she likes
+4

Your Physique

You develop a noticeable potbelly
-15
You develop a noticeable potbelly and exercise to get rid of it
+10

The Big Question

She asks, "Do I look fat?"
-1 (Yes, you lose points no matter what.)
You hesitate in responding
-10
You reply, "Where?"
-35
Any other response
-20

Communication

When she wants to talk about a problem

You listen, displaying what looks like a concerned expression
0
You listen, for over 30 minutes
+50

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