Keep It Simple Stupid
(KISS)

           The KISS method (Keep It Simple Stupid) can be applied to many things we do in life.  A lot of times we over complicate everything we have to do which leads to more hassle and more problems.   Keeping things nice and simple is usually the most effective and efficient way to get things done.   I used to overcomplicate things myself in relationships, but found out quickly just doing the simple things will get you the results.

            I highly recommend the KISS method when dealing with your relationships.   I learned this the hard way during freshman year at college.  I met this girl and we had hung out a few times.  She stopped by my dorm and gave me my favorite candy bar.  I thought that was really thoughtful and figured I had better get her something in return.  Next day I pick up a $20 package of flowers and head to her dorm.   She tried to act like she really liked them, but I could tell she was thinking, wow buddy slow down, don’t smother me, we only been hanging out for a week!  I was overzealous and was just trying to hard.  We didn’t really hang out much after that and the relationship went no where.  Could have been the flowers, maybe not; point is I went way overboard and complicated this situation.  She gave me a candy bar and I gave her a boutique of flowers, what was I thinking.  A small meaningful gesture/gift would have been simple and more effective.

            Learn from my mistake; keep things simple in your relationships, especially when you are first getting to know someone.  Also you need to be able to apply the KISS method to your mind set when you’re in a relationship.  Never over analyze anything that happens in your relationship, it will drive you crazy. 

Example:

The girl you’re dating cancels your weekend plans because she says she is feeling sick.

Over Analyzing mind translates that into:

She is lying, probably going out with another guy and won’t want to see me again.

Translating with the KISS method:

I believe her, she probably is sick and if she is just ditching me that’s ok.  I don’t want someone who doesn’t care for me and I’ll go out and find a better girl.

Keeping things simple puts less stress on you and makes you realize you don’t need to get all worked up about every little thing that happens.  If you use the KISS method when thinking about your relationship and also coming up with gift ideas, things will flow easy for you and you’ll be much happier.