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He Said, She Said

The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both write on the same topic but only get to read the other’s work after it’s published.

He said, she said: what’s worse – packing or unpacking?

he says - she says - suitcase packing woes

He said: Packing is like trying to shove your guts back in when you’ve been happily disemboweled for ages. She said: Nothing makes post-holiday blues worse than unpacking and doing loads of washing. What’s more, he says: I find packing a torturous activity. Every time I have to pack, every item I shove into my [...]

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Men’s skin care products – the ultimate conundrum

Loreal Men Expert Charcoal cleanser

It’s quite funny talking to other men about skin care. You both edge into the conversation, testing the water wondering if the other guy’s going to take the piss. Once the guard’s down, there’s about five minutes max before: “[cough cough], yeah, so, see the game last night? Yeah. Cars. Boobs. Yeah. Beer. [Cough.] Let’s [...]

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Scented candles. They smell nice, but how much should they cost?

Mr & Mrs Romance - He Said She Said - How much should a candle cost 1

He said: At most – $10. She said: What fragrance? What’s the burn time? … What’s more, he says: I am… astounded. I found a ‘top three’ article for scented candles in one of those weekend supplements. Vaguely interested, I glanced at the run-down. $105 for the best one? SERIOUSLY?! I brought this to the [...]

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My version of Valentine’s Day

My Version of Valentine's Day

There are always rules. Never trust a thin chef, always trust a barber with bad hair, only ever eat white snow… for Valentine’s Day, there are rules just the same: you’re being judged today – don’t cock it up! You’re mission here is to earn brownie points. Here’s how I earned mine. The morning started [...]

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She’ll shop till you drop – part 3

shopping shops women

I’m really quite good at tying my shoe laces. I can do it almost without thinking. I can also cross the road safely and effectively… most of the time and I’m a star at making toast. Shopping, however, is not something I can do with perfunctory automation. Women can. You guys are great at it. [...]

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She’ll shop till you drop – part 2

shopping

Ever get that feeling he’s really not happy while you peruse the aisles? Wonder what’s going through his mind as he slumps into one of what Mrs Romance calls the ‘glare chairs’. There’s a reason: we men like to feel involved. We love to have a mission. The idea of vague window shopping fills us [...]

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She’ll shop till you drop – part 1

shopping drama

Have you ever swum with crocodiles? Have you ever lit a firework and held it in your hand? Are you partial to leaping from moving vehicles? No? Then you probably find shopping with your significant other quite a challenge. The threat of the department store used to send me into a panic tantrum, but careful [...]

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7 alternative date ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day heart champagne celebrate

It’s taken me years to wean Mrs Romance off Valentine’s Day. I know it doesn’t sound very romantic, but I really don’t enjoy being held over the Hallmark barrel while restaurants and florists pull my pants down. I also know it’s supposed to be the one time of year when all us red-blooded males get [...]

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When I buy her flowers

When he brings me flowers

He said: Flowers are a complete waste of money… or are they? She said: When he buys me flowers? Day = Made. What’s more, he says: I’ve always been of the opinion that flowers are just a massive waste of money. They look nice for a few days then I’m charged with emptying them and [...]

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How many pairs of shoes does a person need?

How many shoes does one person need

He said: How many feet do I have? She said: At least one more pair than they currently own. What’s more, he says: How many blood cells a person need? How many eggs can someone carry at one time? If you’d asked me either of these questions instead, I would be just as stumped. And [...]

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