a practical handbook for the boyfriend

not too long ago, i was watching e's red carpet coverage of the sag awards, and seacrest was interviewing felicity huffman (desperate housewives, transamerica...). he asked her about her new book, and my attention focused in with laser-like precision.

it's no secret that from time to time, i enjoy a 'relationship' book. i've read 'he's just not that into you,' and i've read 'the list: 7 ways to tell if he's going to marry you--in 30 days or less!' i haven't read 'the rules' because i am morally opposed to a book with the word 'rules' in it..but i digress.

so today, i bought two copies of 'a practical handbook for the boyfriend: for every guy who wants to be one/for every girl who wants to build one.' i'll keep one of them, and give the other away at some point.

so far i am amused by the chapter titles and intro.

my favorite chapter titles:

all women are crazy

boymeetsgirl.com

when do you become a boyfriend, and who decides?

do i look fat?

your call is important to us

i need space

but i thought it was going so well

and from the intro:


...this book will give you tasty tips on the following:

how to apologize without really apologizing

how to look like you're listening while you're thinking about other things

how to tell if her 'no' means 'yes,' or her 'yes' means 'no'

how to avoid long phone conversations

how to avoid talking about your 'feelings'

how to pretend you have 'feelings'

this promises to be an entertaining read, at the very least!