And what one piece of advice would you pass to your son?

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I'd tell them that women don't look like the creatures in the music videos (or the porn films!!), to respect women, to pull their weight domestically and NEVER walk away from their responsibilities.

Oops, that's what my MIL should have told HER son

Arghhh! don't stop now...making me look v self absorbed. Think I'll have to tell my son
Acrobatics in bed become remarkably more arthritic post babies.
Drinking like a horse is not a quality to admire in a woman because it will cause an arse like a horse too.
and finally norks have an unfortuate habit of answering the siren call of gravity....
not that I'd know to anything

clean your teeth

If you've done your best there'sno need to feel guilty

It's better to cut the MILsomeslack than upset the DW.

YOu're unique- celebrate that!

I will always love you.

You should put youtr partner before your mother but stillremember your mother: a call is 5 minutes to you and the whole day to your Mum

I'llpick up the pieces but I expect you to take responsibility

Stret sweeping or PM- hard graft should be valued as equally valid and worthwhile.

If you rekain mindfulof others and their feelings but stay true toyourslef you willnot go far wrong

Life is limited: make the most of it

never enter debt lightly becuase it is very heavy

It's better to cut the MILsomeslack than upset the DW.*

or dp / dh obv

Love many, trust a few and always paddle your own canoe

Always go for the girls the other blokes are frightened of - there is less competition and scary girls are more fun.

Hurry up and give me grandchildren I can enjoy and give back at the end of a day.

See if you're still saying that when he brings back a girl who's 6" 2' called Brian-y and has a suspiciously deep voice

walk tall, walk straight and look the world right in the eye

Be confident and cheerful. It really helps.

If you're in the wrong, have the balls to admit it and say you're sorry.

be true to yourselves because you're all just lovely.

When in doubt, don't

Do the right thing, always

Take your HANDS out of your TROUSERS dear

Work hard and be nice to people - just like i would say to my daughter

I have 2 DSs so I get two goes...

Know a little about football and you will be able to chat with paupers and kings.

Most women wish they'd married a plumber. Or an electrician. Or a hairdresser. Take your pick.

(And of course: if you tinkle when you sprinkle/be a sweetie and wipe the seatie).

mean sprinkle when you tinkle, obviously.

Try your best.

Keep yourself and home clean.

Stay in touch with Mum and Dad.

Try to do the right thing.
Work hard at all you do.
Drive carfully.
CSA is 15% of your income for 18 years.

You're never too big or strong to cry or reach out for help.

Be as funny and as clever as you can manage. All other traits can be faked.

Find a balance between having your own mind and listening to what others have to say.

Learn to cook, perform household chores and use appliances. (But refer also to point 1).

Wash your feet and remember to put the loo seat down (not at the same time, obviously).

When women are all dressed up it is chivalrous and helpful to assist with coats and holding doors open. Carrying packages is usually welcomed at all times. As is giving up seats for women on the train and bus. Frenchmen do this and consequently pull more often.

How to cook a decent dinner and clean up afterwards.

Avoid picking your nose and playing with your testicles in public.

How to change a nappy.

How to cope with someone crying irrationally and hormonally.

Wear a condom, even if she says she's on the pill.

If you can laugh a woman into the bedroom you will never be lonely.