Lindsey 0 #26 September 29, 2007 QuoteHigh Maintenance basically is a woman who is either hot enough or the sex is good enough to put up with her. Okay, in all seriousness, a "high maintenance" woman is one who needs a lot of things to make her happy. Money, dinners, presents, affection, phone calls. A non-high maintenance woman is one who appreciates them but does not NEED them. Some of us are really low maintenance at times, but high maintenance at other times. In those "circling the drain" kinda moments, a person who gets by day-to-day without to much psychic pain imosed on others can sometimes hit one of those downward spirals and become very needed, dependent, things they weren't before in some strange attempt to avoid the centripetal force drawing one down the tubes... I think it's called circling the drain. No matter how needy ya' get, though, or how many hands-up, the ultimate decision to fight the physics or let it take you where it will is up to you. So maybe there's an underling high-maintenance component in there somewhere.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #27 September 29, 2007 I would consider myself high maintenance, but not for the reasons most attribute to the phrase. I don't need a lot of time to get ready, I don't get my nails done, my hair done, I don't spend too much time shopping, I REALLY prefer NOT getting gifts from anyone, and I don't require a lot out of my relationships to make me happy. I am, however, extremely particular about certain things. I like what I like how I like it and sometimes I refuse to deviate from that. Thank goodness Billy is very used to my quirks & even finds most of them amusing & charming. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #28 September 29, 2007 QuoteHow would you guys describe "High Maintaince." Owns make up. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #29 September 29, 2007 QuoteQuoteHow would you guys describe "High Maintaince." Owns make up. t Owning it at all? Not just "needing" to take the time to use it inappropriately? Hmmmm. Lindsey.... yup. been there. It just kinda sucks to hear I'm "High Maintenance" though when those situations do occur. Just made me wonder that most think of the definition. Tonto.... REALLY? Just owning it? (still thinking about that one) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #30 September 29, 2007 You're not high maintenance. You're multi-talented, prepared for the inevitable, and just trying to do things right the first time. Whomever must have been confused or distracted by all your beauty and abilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #31 September 29, 2007 Women who wear thigh high stokings under their dresses... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #32 September 29, 2007 Quote I would consider myself high maintenance, but not for the reasons most attribute to the phrase. I don't need a lot of time to get ready, I don't get my nails done, my hair done, I don't spend too much time shopping, I REALLY prefer NOT getting gifts from anyone, and I don't require a lot out of my relationships to make me happy. I am, however, extremely particular about certain things. I like what I like how I like it and sometimes I refuse to deviate from that. DITTO! So, I'm a vegetarian, and I'm beginning to understand that the rest of the world now views me as high maintenance. I'm also about 50% vegan. Yeah, I'm high maintenance. I need my 8 hour of sleep, my healthy food and my running in the AM to be content - I'm high maintenance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #33 September 29, 2007 Quote Quote Quote How would you guys describe "High Maintaince." Owns make up. t Owning it at all? Not just "needing" to take the time to use it inappropriately? Hmmmm. Lindsey.... yup. been there. It just kinda sucks to hear I'm "High Maintenance" though when those situations do occur. Just made me wonder that most think of the definition. Tonto.... REALLY? Just owning it? (still thinking about that one) Ask him if he'd say 'Owns a razor', too...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #34 September 30, 2007 Quote Women who wear thigh high stokings under their dresses... OK.... then guilty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #35 September 30, 2007 Quote Quote Women who wear thigh high stokings under their dresses... OK.... then guilty. That's not high maintenance, that's highly interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #36 September 30, 2007 I thought allowing easy access was low maintenance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #37 September 30, 2007 Quote I've already taught my son "Never marry any girl whose dad calls her 'Princess'". Great one, John! I've got a son too, and he's happy right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #38 September 30, 2007 Quote High Maintenance is someone who puts on gobs of makeup. hair all fixed, and LIPSTICK to go skydiving, as if it a beauty pageant or something Eh, I'd call that silly, not high maintinence. lawrocket put it perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #39 September 30, 2007 Quote Owning it at all? Yup. Lets say owning more than $50 worth of make-up total, or replacing that more often than every 2 years. Or if they ever, ever painted their fingernails as an adult or have painted that metalic stuff on their eyelids or that egyptian stuff around their eyes, or have ever had to take ANYTHING off their face before going to sleep.For me, anything more than soap, moisturiser/sunblock, a hairbrush and a toothbrush is just a little too much. (I know I'm outspoken on this, but I've also found the woman of my dreams.) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #40 September 30, 2007 Quote I know I'm outspoken on this, but I've also found the woman of my dreams.t Don't apologize for being outspoken... you are just VERY HAPPY with the woman that you have found to love. There is NOTHING wrong with that.... It's just a little .... suprising though to hear (thus my reply) that even the owning make up .... Because I think most western culture women at least own some. (Not that they wear it or even know exactly how old the mascara is...) but if owning it allone is the criteria for defination... then there would be a LOT of women in that category. But I did ask for opinions... and yours is as valid as any.... But that could also be a difference in expectations... Some men expect the woman to be able to finish her workout, quick shower and go to a more "formal" type dinner. With that expectation, she does have to be able to move with comfort in that environment. But... those that NEED to wear it before leaving the bedroom?! I believe that might be a little silly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #41 September 30, 2007 This is funny and interesting to me.Replace it more than every two years? Absolutely. It goes bad after two months. Painted fingernails or toenails or eyelids?--Not since I was in the single-digits playing dress-up, or, if someone else did it to me for various reasons (I don't even wear eye-liner and I'm BLONDE with green-blue eyes for crying out loud.). I own WAY more than $50 worth of shit, but it's all in the moisturizer and such (La Mer) so I guess I'm OK there.I don't even own a hairbrush!What's REALLY funny is I'm SUPER-sure you (and most) would still most definitely put me in the "high maintenance" category. What's cool is I'm OK with that. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #42 September 30, 2007 A high maintenance woman is one who cannot maintain her own sense of self/self esteem/values/standards and needs someone else to do it for her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #43 September 30, 2007 Quote A high maintenance woman is one who cannot maintain her own sense of self/self esteem/values/standards and needs someone else to do it for her. ouch -- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings 0 #44 October 1, 2007 Quote A high maintenance woman is one who cannot maintain her own sense of self/self esteem/values/standards and needs someone else to do it for her. Or one who needs artificial products/materials/whatnots to do it for her.Why don't you just go to the police station in a red clown suit and let everybody know what we're doing here? I have a phobia for moobs. Thanks, youknowwhoyouare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #45 October 1, 2007 Quote Quote Owning it at all? Yup. Lets say owning more than $50 worth of make-up total, or replacing that more often than every 2 years. Or if they ever, ever painted their fingernails as an adult or have painted that metalic stuff on their eyelids or that egyptian stuff around their eyes, or have ever had to take ANYTHING off their face before going to sleep.For me, anything more than soap, moisturiser/sunblock, a hairbrush and a toothbrush is just a little too much. (I know I'm outspoken on this, but I've also found the woman of my dreams.) t It sounds like she has found the man of her dreams, also. It warms my heart everytime I see a man who can appreciate a woman's true beauty. Cheers to you both.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #46 October 1, 2007 One who points out that maintenance is misspelled? "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #47 October 1, 2007 QuoteA high maintenance woman is one who cannot maintain her own sense of self/self esteem/values/standards and needs someone else to do it for her. Ding Ding Ding, I think we have a winner. And what does the contestant win Johnie?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #48 October 1, 2007 Quote One who points out that maintenance is misspelled? I spelled it right in the actual body of the thread... (well just include that in the words that I can't spell thread) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #49 October 1, 2007 Quote Quote Owning it at all? Yup. Lets say owning more than $50 worth of make-up total, or replacing that more often than every 2 years. Or if they ever, ever painted their fingernails as an adult or have painted that metalic stuff on their eyelids or that egyptian stuff around their eyes, or have ever had to take ANYTHING off their face before going to sleep.For me, anything more than soap, moisturiser/sunblock, a hairbrush and a toothbrush is just a little too much. (I know I'm outspoken on this, but I've also found the woman of my dreams.) t Ok, I'm glad you love your woman but please let her know that keeping any skincare product beyond it's expiration date is dangerous, for her and you. I guarantee NOTHING she owns has an exp. date of two years on it. I bet she does replace it and you just don't notice because she doesn't make a big deal about it. In my opinion, high maintenance is when you take an inordinate amount of time to 'maintain'. Most women take care of themselves. I like being a woman - how I do it or whether I do it though shouldn't be a big deal. It shouldn't be more noticeable than me or my personality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #50 October 1, 2007 QuoteA high maintenance woman is one who cannot maintain her own sense of self/self esteem/values/standards and needs someone else to do it for her. Yup. ThirdedNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
