The Dreaded Nag Word

The worst thing you can call a woman you're dating is not a bitch, since thanks to popular culture and books like "Why Men Love Bitches" it's not as much as an insult as it used to be. No, the worst word you can call a woman is "nag." As in, "God you're such a nag. You remind me of my mother. Stop nagging!" Sound familiar? It's basically like verbal anti-Viagra for men. Want to never get laid again? Try telling him several times that the floor is not a hamper. Or ask him to put up the picture in 3 different ways, after he says "I'll get to it." Or, my favorite, criticize his best friends- never a good thing. Do you like it when he makes fun of your girlfriends? Exactly. But, while the n-word is such an annoying and libido-killing phenomenon, it's easy to do. Just the other day I was reflecting back on how I'd made fun of my fiancee and asked him repeatedly to do a couple chores. He'd responded "Yes dear," which is code for "OK shut up I get it, you annoying woman" in our relationship. I'm glad he didn't call me a nag, but I'm also glad I caught myself from being too....what's the word? Motherly. No one wants to sleep with their mom, and if they do, you need to dump their Freudian butt immediately and move to Alaska. While it's good to be loving and nurturing in your relationship, it's important to avoid doing TOO much for the other person, or being TOO controlling. Remember you are equals, and neither of you should tell the other he or she, "Should really iron that shirt, fix your hair, and remember to brush you teeth before you leave. No one likes a slob!" Ew. Thanks honey, but I already have a mother. Hate how he always forgets to take out the trash? Try what I like to call the "bargaining technique." It's how moms get their kids to eat their veggies. Say, "Honey if you take out the trash I'll (insert thing he likes here) for you." Works like a charm and doesn't come off as naggy.  Remember, being a nag = Mom, no sex, possible fight and not being a nag = Hot Girlfriend, possible sex in future and appreciation from your spouse.