Making Up Do's and Don'ts

We all make mistakes. We forget birthdays. We have a few too many beers with the guys and throw up in a hamper. Some of us might even -- on occasion -- check out other girls. (The nerve! Who would do such a thing?!)

Keystone Light recognized this and even has an ad campaign dedicated to male slip ups. Friends, that is why the make-up exists. Here are a few handy do's and don'ts to get you back in your lady's good graces.

Do:

• Order or pick up flowers. This CANNOT be too over the top. If you get a single rose, you had better have a smooth line like, "A single rose for my one and only girl." Otherwise, the bigger the better.
• Apologize. Be specific. Not just, "Sorry about the other night." Acknowledge exactly what you did that was wrong and repent for your sins. Beg, if you need to.
• Put a little extra effort into the next date. If you do dinner and a movie every Friday, moving it to Thursday isn't exactly going to wow her. Something girly is in line. Go to a paint-your-own-pottery store and make mugs for each other. Is it lame? Yes. Will it earn you forgiveness? And then some.

Don’t:

• Promise to never do it again, unless she demands it. We all know you'll pass out naked on the front lawn again. Don't kid yourself or your lady.
• Expect make-up sex, or even a hug. Take what you can get -- and be happy she didn't throw a vase at you.
• Blame it on the beer, her hot friend, a dare from your buddy or anything else. Take responsibility like a man. It's manly. And girls dig manliness.

Try to mix and match your make-ups. It will keep her on her toes. Also, try to mix up your screw-ups. A distinct pattern of behavior will quickly dilute your make-up efforts. And besides, plaid and polka dots are patterns. Repeatedly peeing in the trash can is not.