I found this article on MSN?s site. I?ll reserve comment for now, but how may of you ladies practice these ideas?

_____*****______

How to Get a Guy to do What You Want.

When Nancy asked Ted if he wanted to drive 300 miles with her to see her parents, he responded quickly ? and more importantly, enthusiastically ? with a nod and a smile. No foot dragging, no hemming and hawing, no muttering under his breath.

1. Sweeten the pot

Nancy's secret for getting what she wanted from Ted? She sweetened the deal by rolling in a good thing with a not-so-good thing. "She had picked up tickets for one of my favorite college basketball teams who were playing in her parents' hometown," Ted says. "We would wash down the visit with this great basketball game. That made it all better."

Nancy knew exactly how to get what she wanted from Ted. She also knew that it's not hard for a clever woman to "persuade" her guy.

Here are a few other examples of sweet and seductive methods that a woman can use to coerce a man to get what she wants:

2. Ask nicely

There's an old adage that goes something like "you'll catch a lot more flies with honey versus vinegar." That works with men, too. Simply asking a guy to do something in a sweet, sexy way can result in a positive conclusion.

"My ex would ask for everything in a sarcastic, cynical 'I deserve this' voice," Tom says. "Whenever my current flame asks for something, it's followed with a kiss ? it makes me want to do things for her."

3. What a great idea, honey!

Here is another secret: Let him think an idea was his. Glynn says "empowering" her guy is the way she gets what she wants.

"What I'll do is subtly suggest something ? such as 'doesn't Italian food sound good tonight'," she says. "And then, of course, he'll suggest our favorite Italian place, which is where I exactly want to go. But I'll act a bit surprised at the proposition and compliment him on his suggestion."

4. Speaking of eating...

Here's another secret: Keep in mind that food is still an effective carrot on a stick for any guy. You can still get to a guy's heart through his stomach.

"My current girlfriend will often reward me with food and drink," says Bill. "For example, the other night I was putting together an entertainment center for her. While I was working, she brought out a frosty mug of my favorite beer along with a tray of my favorite snacks: cheese, cashews and crackers."

Bill says the next time he is asked to help with a chore, he will show up early. "And with an appetite," he adds.

5. Outsmart him

Here is an age-old secret: Use reverse psychology to get what you want. For example, Trina will often feign indifference to her partner Bill when she comes upon an item she likes ? such as a scarf or inexpensive piece of jewelry. "I'll tell him that it's just a frivolous little item that I just don't need," she says. "But then I'll add that it's 'so cute.'"

By the next day, Trina can count on a small gift-box being placed on her nightstand. "And there will be that item that I 'passed up' the previous day," she says.

my comments

1, i hate reading' How to' at all sort.

2, i don't believe them, they r annoying

3, i did it my way.

4, don't listen to them...unless you are losers.

the bottom line is, if you have to be aware of what you do all the time in relationship...if u keep manipulating the other person all the imt..then that's an ill and superfacial relationship.

Have to agree with atomicflower..

When a relationship is good, you do your best to please the one you love, in any way, because you want to.. And need no other reason! :-)

It sounds good but not very realistic.... I wonder anyone could do it all....one at a time maybe??? After all we are dealing with a so called "Human Being".....