Dude, where’s my section?

What?!? A lifestyle section for men? Don’t the men already have too many sections seemingly designed for them? There’s the sports section, the business section, the motoring section…

Yes, and now there is "M". "M" as in macho, manly, militant, masterful and multi-tasking. But please, not metrosexual. That word became in vogue so quickly, and just as quickly became vintage.

We will make men who matter write, laugh, ponder, discuss, debate and release their tension. And sorry, men, but while this section is for you, the women will be a big part of it as well, for who else would know best about men? We will have a different kikay team each week doing a makeover for the country’s most interesting men.

We asked men what they want to see in "M". "The latest in cars, cameras, computers," declared one techie. "Don’t forget cigars, coffee, books and wine," reminded a connoisseur.

"Women, we want to know what women want," said an intellectual tycoon.

What women want in men? Now that will take several issues. Meanwhile, look what we found in our e-mail:

What I Want In A Man?

What I Want in a Man, Original List:
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
10. An imaginative, romantic lover

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32):
1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries
10. Seeks romance at least once a week

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42):
1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn’t drive off until I’m in the car
3. Works steady – splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I’m talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52):
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn’t belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn’t borrow money too often
4. Doesn’t nod off to sleep when I’m venting
5. Doesn’t retell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62):
1. Doesn’t scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn’t require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he’s laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it’s the weekend

What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72):
1. Breathing!
2. Doesn’t miss the toilet

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So what do you want in a man? Who or what do you want to see in "M"? Send your suggestions, contributions and complaints to milletmm_philstar@pldtdsl.net.