This document outlines "rules" from a male perspective in response to hearing female perspectives on relationships. It lists over 20 "rules" with the number "1" to emphasize that these are fundamental rules for men. The rules cover topics like how men feel about shopping, hints, problem-solving, arguments, comments said in the past, body image, and sleeping on the couch. The purpose is to give both men and women a laugh or education by sharing the male point of view on these relationship issues.

1. We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side.

24. Pass this to as many men as you can - to give them a laugh.

25. Pass this to as many women as you can - to give them an education