Sure, love is a wonderful thing.  But it's all how you say it.  According to a new survey, one in three couples call each other "Baby" or "Babe."  Seems like one big reason may be the popularity of "50 Shades of Grey!" Christian Grey is to blame for his constant use of "Laters. baby."  It's all his fault.  And so is your behavior after reading those 3 books.  And I'm TALKIN' TO YOU.  "Shameful" is what I say.

So "Baby" or "Babe" tie as your #1 term of endearment.  Also on the list...

2. "Love" or "Lovely."  One in eight couples use one of these.

3. "Darling." Darling, really?

4. "Sweetie" or "Sweetheart."

And...

5. "Gorgeous."

And, PS, Valentines Day is thiiiiiiiiis close.  Better order those roses for YOUR Sweetie! (foto by inspirefusion.com)

It's true!  A new survey says that between showering, shaving, stylin' and picking out clothes, the average man takes 75 minutes to get ready.  For a woman, just 70 minutes.  Talk about a role reversal!  What happened? 

And wait a minute.  it just got worse.  Turns out that 98% of us (men) plan out our outfits in advance.  So there's really no excuse.  Especially that "I've got to put on my new face" thing that your wife/girlfriend always pulls.  WE'VE GOT THE SAME FACE ALL THE TIME. 

But here's where I break with the norm.  Apparently 3/4 of us try on a few different things before we settle on what to step out the door in.  My wife will say, "That shirt doesn't match."  And I balk at changing because that's 4 whole buttons I have to unbutton and rebutton.  And I whine.  It's good to be 8 years old.  But that's a whole different survey... (Photo from www.bravesoldier.com)  

Sure, everyone's toughest resolution is that one about eating great but keeping the lbs. at bay.  Well, according to Teri Ann's copy of "Glamour," This is how you do it...

Choose Oil and Vinegar.  Salads are a great way to go at that nice restaurant but you mess it all up when you ladel on the Ranch or Thousand Island dressing.  Glamour sez, "Go with the oil and vinegar."  But Thousand Island is so "Thousand Islandy!" Mmmm.

Chinese Food.  We're supposed to say no to that fried dish and ask the chef to saute.  But, that fried rice is so good.  Mmmm...fried rice.  This is gonna be hard.   And wait 'til you hear what's next on Glamour's list of good eats...

Choose Mustard over Mayo.  What?  It's MAYO, which makes everything better. That's why they call it mayo.

Skip the Bread Basket.  (Note to Glamour Magazine) BACK AWAY FROM MY BREAD BASKET.

And, last on Glamour's list of healty alternatives...

Ask for Veggies instead of Fries.  I'm out.  This list seemed like such a good idea 45 seconds ago. But, I'll have fries with that.  Dave Thomson out...with fries! (foto from freefoto.com)