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Get Some Satisfaction: Win $100 Official USA Network’s “Satisfaction” Kit

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What gives you satisfaction? Do you measure your satisfaction by job success? Wealth? Love? Happiness? I think most of us would agree with Mick Jager when he sings “I can’t get no satisfaction” in life. Achieving satisfaction is harder than ever these days with the advent of technology. I am not talking getting to the next level of Candy Crush but I am talking about communication. Text messages, emails and non-verbal communication lead to many issues interpersonal relationships never experienced before (like mine). Like life was not complicated enough – now, we need to read between the lines and guess what other people are thinking by what we see on a screen (big or small…iPhone 6 anyone?) I am not great at guessing. Are you?

In addition, to the lack of personal communication it is our reliance on technology that has given us a false sense of what other people have and don’t have. For example, people pick and choose their very best photos and experiences in life to post on social media creating a person’s world that is more fantasy than reality. It is like a movie reel of our greatest hits. Keeping up with the Jones’s (Kardashian’s) has become even more intense.

Online dating profiles act the same way. How many times have you communicated with someone online who does not look like his or her picture or looks totally different in person? ME.

I love social media, email and texting as much as the next but I have discussed this topic too many times that the advent of the Internet has ruined interpersonal communication. And here I go again…..

USA Network’s new series, Satisfaction explores modern marriage at its midpoint through the lens of one couple. The program has spurred many questions about the experiences of other couples and what it takes to make a long-term relationship successful.”

USA Network Satisfaction

How can we keep communication alive and spice up the romance?

Here are a few guydlines –

-Do not rely on email to communicate while in a relationship. I understand it is probably faster to send an email informing your wife that you are running late for dinner, but pick up a G-d damn phone.

-And….don’t forget to tell her you love her when she can hear your voice when she can her your voice.

-Do not watch any type of screen while eating dinner. This means not texting, no TV shows, and no iPads. Put down the screen and talk to each other. You will like it.

-Do not live your whole relationship online. Some moments are meant to be cherished and special just between you and your loved one.

-It is the little things in life that go a long way, like a compliment. No matter how small the compliment is, it will have a huge impact. Like tell me you love my shoes.

-Once a cheater –always a cheater. I stand firm on this no matter how many TV shows or movies show society that cheating is an every day occurrence. Just because you see it on TV does not mean its Ok-this includes TMZ.

-The internet has given us a place to hide and it is way too easy to start over. That is not the way life works. You can’t just erase it because you press delete even though I wish I could delete some of my ex boyfriends.

-Respect and trust one another. Without this, you have nothing. Show it. Have pride in yourself.

-Stop trying to compete with others from what you see online.

-No electronics in the bedroom. That is a sacred place and should be treated as such.

What other guydines do you have?

Have you seen this teaser yet? This is from the show “Satisfaction” and it premiere’s tonight on USA Network. I will be watching, will you?

Maybe I can get some pointers for my next relationship or blog post, whichever comes first.

So, to keep the spice alive and show some appreciation for one another, USA Networks is giving you the opportunity to win a Satisfaction kit worth $100. Use it and appreciate your loved ones. Spice up at that life and put down the electronics.

Satisfaction Kit Includes: $50 gift card to Victoria’s Secret, love-themed notes & question cards, massage gel and a official tote from the USA Network’s show, Satisfaction (Worth a total of $100).

Now, you can get some satisfaction and prove Mick wrong. GO!

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257 Responses to Get Some Satisfaction: Win $100 Official USA Network’s “Satisfaction” Kit

  1. Jeffrey Massey September 12, 2014 at 2:02 pm #

    Always talk, just plain ole talk don;t hold in your feelings

  2. April Farley September 12, 2014 at 2:51 pm #

    I have been married 31 years. I will share what I have learned along the way. 1st you must be able to forgive. OHHH it is hard ! Yes indeed. However I am not perfect and I mess up from time to time and need him to forgive me. So it is only right that when he drops the ball and hurts me I forgive quickly. You must be able to let the small things go. Know what is REALLY important and fight for those things. Do not sweat the small stuff. Somethings we want everything our way all the time. The other person feels slighted and like their wants are never taken into consideration. You have to make it all about him from time to time. Men need that . Relationships are a TON of work. Men have egos that are in need of constant stroking. Be sure to daily give a TRUE and heart felt compliment to him. A new one each day. If you are not complimenting your man and giving him his feel goods some other chick will. There are more ladies than there are men in the world that makes them a desired hot commodity. Lastly be nice. It is too easy to take a bad day out on the one you are the closest too. Watch your tone.If you are crabby just tell him. Babe I have had a crap day. I am grouchy and do not want to be. Please forgive me if I sound Bitchy. Believe me those words right there will go a long way. He will go out of his way to turn your frown upside down.

    • Melany September 12, 2014 at 6:09 pm #

      Great advice! This could be a post on my blog!

      • Traci Harris September 13, 2014 at 12:12 am #

        Trust, consideration,sex, laughter, and respect….the older and calmer I get…the simpler it seems to satisfy me.

      • April Farley September 13, 2014 at 5:03 am #

        Thank you Melany for the kind compliment. Hang in there honey. You will attract the perfect fella and when he comes into your world it will be easy like Sunday morning.

        • Melany September 13, 2014 at 9:16 am #

          awwwww you are so sweet! That is my saying when people ask how I am “I an hanging in there” through the good, bad and snarky! Thanks and have a nice weekend!

  3. Nupur September 12, 2014 at 3:01 pm #

    Always solve misunderstandings

  4. Mallory D September 12, 2014 at 3:28 pm #

    Respecting a person needing space.

  5. bella September 12, 2014 at 3:53 pm #

    Most important thing Comunication N 1

  6. Jeff Rothrock September 12, 2014 at 4:55 pm #

    laugh a lot together

  7. kara kjellman September 12, 2014 at 6:35 pm #

    To be best friends and trust each other!

  8. sherri chastain September 12, 2014 at 7:03 pm #

    TALK to each other, my husband is my best friend , trust and respect and love the lord it truly helps ! A family that prays together stays together !

  9. Jon Heil September 12, 2014 at 8:55 pm #

    Communication is key!

  10. Melissa Crisp September 12, 2014 at 10:18 pm #

    Mine would be to always be honest and don’t think the other person knows how you feel.

  11. Stephanie Beaver September 13, 2014 at 12:16 am #

    I lovd the 31 year marriage advice. I should spoil my husband more.

  12. Geri September 13, 2014 at 1:16 am #

    Forgive and communicate – even if it’s hard to do.

  13. April Farley September 13, 2014 at 5:13 am #

    You know what my Mother told me? I swear this is SO important. NEVER EVER go to bed angry with each other. If you do go to bed upset the next morning when ya wake up you will be twice as angry.So if you must stay up all night long hashing it out. So be it. I can not tell you how many times over the years we have brewed up a pot of coffee at midnight and stayed up in whispered tones stating out points. When we get flustered with each other instead of screaming we whisper. If anyone should walk in on those deeply heated debates they would laugh I am sure. To hear the snarky comments in a whispered tone.. hehe

    • Melany September 13, 2014 at 9:16 am #

      Snarky whispers would be an awesome name for a post or a song! Love it.

  14. rosemary September 13, 2014 at 6:18 am #

    Love each other

  15. Amanda C September 13, 2014 at 6:25 am #

    Listen, Listen, Listen..I can’t tell you how many arguments have been started due to him not listening or vice versa

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