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, directions, colors, scratching itches, lying about feelings, unwanted answers to questions, clothing choices, shoe collections, and sleeping on the couch.