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That’s it. I’ve had it! If I hear one more man complain about women and PMS I think I’m going to SCREAM! I mean really. Who the hell do they think they are anyway? Disagree with them? Must be PMS. Point out that they made a mistake? Must be PMS. Don’t want to hit the sack for an afternoon quickie? Must be P-M-friggin-S! GRRRRR!
I’m convinced — the vast majority of men wouldn’t recognize a woman with PMS if she bit him on the ass. Heck, they don’t even realize their own little condition:
DAS — Daily Asshole Syndrome
Ooooh yeah. You know it’s true. Sure, some women go through monthly mood swings. Let’s call it our little monthly vacation from having to bottle up how we really feel all the time. And given that we put up with men and their DAS every single day, I say we deserve the friggin’ break!
What is DAS? Think of it as PMS on a daily cycle. Men are up. Then they’re down. Then they’re horny. Then they’re hungry. Then they’re happy. Then they’re pissy. Then as soon as we ask them to do something for us they’re too tired and want to be left alone. They can go through the entire cycle in a single hour and start all over again.
Oh man, do they have some crazy mood swings or what? And there are relatively universal swings too. Here’s one of my favorites (which I’ve seen in one of my brothers, and at least two different exes):
The guy’s pissed off. The reason doesn’t matter, because there usually isn’t a very good one. The fact that the clock just struck 3:00pm would be as valid a reason as any. He’s a complete grouch. He takes it out on the nearest woman, either losing his temper and shouting, insulting her, bitching constantly about something, or just flat out ignoring her at the most inappropriate time.
He gets called out for his prissy little fit. He immediately realizes that the person calling him out (which can’t be the woman he’s being an ass towards) is right. A grin overcomes the smug look on his face. You know the one — the guilty little “yeah, I know I’m a jerk but you have to love me anyway so just forgive me and I promise it won’t ever happen again” grin. But of course, it happens again. And again. And again.
Yes folks, that’s one of my favorite little examples of DAS. I’m sure you can think of more.
PMS Isn’t a Problem, It’s a Privilege
Not all women get bitchy when they have PMS. Some are just hypersensitive emotionally (*raises hand*). Others are simply miserable because they’re in pain — hey men, how often do you feel like internal organs are trying to escape your body? Yeah, didn’t think so.
Until you’ve felt what your woman is feeling, shut the hell up about her having PMS. She might be one of those unlucky ones with extreme cramps, and if they’re not hitting her yet she knows they’re coming. You’ve been warned. I take no responsibility if she decides to relieve you of your manhood for opening your mouth at the wrong time.
When women go through these emotional and / or physical changes, we don’t have the luxury of knowing we can change how we feel on a whim like you lucky little bastards can. So if we’re a bit out of sorts for a few days, deal with it! We’ve earned it solely for putting up with you all month!
And on that note, I think it’s time for a Midol and a nap.
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J.M.
I have tried many aproaches with my wife at these times. She comes to me wanting to "talk" about a problem. One I am not the emotional type so to her I dont "EVER" care about her. Then she becomes an agitator and begins to insult. She is hyper sensitive and combative. What is a guy to do. I don't let myself get run over but also try to be the voice to calm her but she just becomes more outraged. All she will do is take any of the negative from my words and use it against me. Do I leave, do I communicate?
Mike -- I'm not a marriage counselor, so in no way will I say whether or not you should leave your wife. A quick one-sided comment really doesn't tell anything enough about the situation to judge, and I doubt many, if any, readers here are qualified to do so anyway.
That said, I'd suggest talking to her. You mention that you try when she's already upset, but I mean talk to her when she's not. If she's already on an emotional roller coaster due to hormones or something else, it's probably not the best time for a serious discussion. Wait until she's beyond that. She might not even realize what she's like. And don't be accusatory. I don't know your wife, so I don't know what's going on with her. But I do know some women are pretty extremely affected with their hormonal swings, and they literally can't control it. If that's the case, maybe it's something she'll want to talk to her doctor about -- but she probably won't even consider it if you approach her when she's already on edge.
Not sure that's much help. But keep in mind... you don't have to be an "emotional type" to make a woman feel like you care about her. You'd be surprised at how much the little things can matter. Ask her how her day was, and show some actual interest. Help her out with something she hates to do, without her even asking. Just give her a hug. None of those things take much effort, and you don't have to do them constantly. But they can appeal to her emotionally even if it's not a big emotional action on your part.
Wow, someone writing an article must have PMS
Seriously though, I have very rarely ever heard any man comment on any woman's PMS. Perhaps it's just a social taboo in my part of the world, perhaps they are scared to have something cut off, or perhaps you just live around a bunch of insensitive assholes.
Thie article was a joke?? Maybe you can make fun of domestic violence next time?
Women get PMS. Men suffer for it.
Are you seriously trying to equate PMS with domestic violence? Pathetic. Grow up.
Oh wow, you are a bright one. Lets compare elephant labor to slavery shall we? Your comment makes real men look like wimps.
I think PMS was the reason for this little rant.
I think the lack of a brain is the reason for this little comment. The article was a joke!
Sounds like someone is PMSing
at least we are only pissy for a small part of the day, with womens longer cycles you are pissy for a hell of alot longer, making you a joy to work and live with......
Please, if you hate it that much go find a gay bar.
Peter - I think an inability to read was the reason for that little comment.
@AC
I can open my own jars, lift my own boxes and I'm opposed to monarchy, so get it up ye.
You just wasted 10 minutes of my life that I can no longer get back.
How do you feel about that? Huh? HUH!
Jeebs -- Proud. Very, very proud.
You are awesome J.M. I seriously need to stop reading these types of things...they make me hate men. lol
They just make me laugh. :)