Just Not That Into It

Miss Cameron,
Last night your mommy decided that she needed some quality time with Mrs. Cara that didn't involve any exchange of children. I was beginning to worry that we see each other all the time but don't really get to enjoy our friendship the way we used to. Now all we talk about is your bottles and diapers and naps!

So we let the daddies be in charge last night and went out for some girl time. We had a fast dinner at Pei Wei where we both got completely stuffed (yummy Mongolian beef!) and then went to see "He's Just Not That Into You." The movie is based on a book that two male comedians wrote to get women to stop obsessing over guys that aren't interested in them. Let's just say that the movie was not what I was expecting. There were lots of different stories about relationships and they were all connected in some way or another. These two guys are friends, and then his wife works with this girl, who happens to be dating this guy, who is really in love with her... Anyway, it wasn't all that funny. And the cheating husband really ticked me off. Cara and I decided that we will have to do it again next month and hope for a four-thumbs-up kind of movie.

So here's the top five things that I want you to know about relationships that you DON'T need to watch this movie for:

1. Men don't like women that are desperate or chasing after them all the time. Let them pursue you and they will be much more interested.

2. Marriage isn't all rainbows and kisses. Sometimes it's about forgiveness and compromise, but spending your life with your best friend is wonderful.

3. Women tend to analyze every little thing men say or do. And most of the time, it means the exact opposite of what we think. Wanna know what he's thinking or feeling? You can only ask occasionally without driving him nuts.

4. Attraction doesn't tell you anything about compatibility. I remember some really cute guys that were total jerks to all of their girlfriends. Looks fade, but someone that can make you laugh and knows your shortcomings (but loves you anyway), they are a keeper.

5. Lies are always a deal-breaker. Once they are used to lying about the little things, the big things won't seem so hard to lie about too.

Cameron, you are going to be a smart, independent girl who knows what she is worth. Your Daddy is going to make certain that any man pursuing your interest had better have his act together. Your bar is going to be set high!