The Five Love Languages

I'm about to reveal yet another one of mankind's greatest secrets.A gem that has the potential of eradicating all the breakups, divorces, marital conflicts and boohoo-ing in the world. A slice of knowledge so sacred yet so... apparent... that it pains me to know that every individual in the world should duly be aware of -The Five Love Languages (by Dr. Gary Chapman)I came across this publication in a quaint little bookstore in New Delhi, India. And what I've learnt from it and about to share with you may literally change your life as it did mine. So ladies and gentlemen, hold tight and be prepared to be "epiphanized".Human beings give and receive love in different ways.This may be the most obvious yet the least understood statement in the world. Some people give you gifts. Some like to give...

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"You Don't Understand!"

Ladies, you heard this here first. On behalf of the male race, I, Rudi Cheu, hereby profess, submit, confess that a majority of men are essentially clueless when it comes to understanding the female psyche. There, I said it.It may be ingrained in pop culture, it may be common knowledge, but it means a lot to admit it here, in full public view, on Straight Eye for the Straight Guy.BUT. There is a silver lining to this dark cloud.I am here to share something so valuable, so sacred, so 'Pandora's Box'-ish... that its dissemination may very well affect the course of history. Forever. I am here to share...the fundamental secret to understanding the fairer sex (assuming women are indeed fairer).OK Ladies now I need your affirmation on something, specifically a scenario that may seem all too familiar.Imagine...

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Behaving Better

As the blog description states, Straight Eye for the Straight Guy was formulated as "A practical guide by a straight guy for straight guys to dressing better, behaving better and living better."I believe that the time has now come to take this blog in a new direction, simply called theBehaving Better chapter. Stay tuned....

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When...

When...you need to decidebetween two articles of clothing.ALWAYS choose the simpler o...

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On The Beach...

You don't really need a degree in rocket science or beach science or whatever to understand the intricate art of beachwear. Essentially, your choices consist of the following two options: the boardshort and the swim trunk. Of course, there are a myriad of other selections, ie. thongs and the like... but we shall not set course into such unchartered waters.Venture out into any seaside locale, and you're bound to find 2 beachgoer character archetypes: the self proclaimed "stud beefcake" who thinks he can wear a bikini brief to the beach and still look credible and the 50, 60 something year old men who do it anyway because they just couldn't give a...Now, the second category of beachgoers are forgiven. Because they're our elders and we have to...

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