• Men prefer silent attention • Men are rarely as stirred by deep thoughts…as they are by the fun going on around the piano • Offer him a tasty hotdog These, and more tips for single gals, when we read from a 1949 "Woman’s Day" article, “How to be a Girl.� (Which appeared in the same issue as “Lard for Baking� and “Waltz Me Around.)

Listen in as the women of SMWD discuss potential podcast ideas, then dish about male listeners, chocolate as a cure for PMS, and the unexpected dangers of plastic surgery.

Mel Miskimen and Retired Therapist Mary Olen discuss, dissect and define the five stages of marriage.

"I'm addicted to 'The Knot,' " a bride-to-be tells us. Meanwhile, a mother-to-be says that "The Baby Center" has made her feel like a bad mom -- months before her baby is due. Move over grooms and expectant fathers and make room for the new hotty in your relationship: the Internet.

You can outsource it, share it, resist it. Just don't let it get in your way!

After 25 years of marriage a husband goes on a diet. Hmmm. Why? Could it be that he is worried about his cholesterol? Or could it be that he wants to replace his wife just like he's replacing his trans fats?

If you're a dog lover, listen in and say, "Phew! I'm not the only one!" If you're not a dog lover, get an earful as our guests talk about sleeping with and kissing their dogs, and what their dogs do better than their spouses and children.

Extra, extra, hear all about it -- Singles are happy and taking over the world, but polygamists are agitating for their rights. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, ducks and geese, maybe even loons, are monogamous.

Can true love be found next to the frozen peas? Can you find a soul mate
in the cereal isle? Find out as SMWD scans the produce aisle during a Singles Night at the local grocery store. Actor and comedian, John McGivern tells his story about how he found love with ten items or less.

A tightwad. A smoker. Wears large, gold chains. Lives with Mom. Women share their dealbreakers when it comes to choosing a partner.

SMWD gleans the media and discusses Eddie Munster's sexual prowess, Christie Brinkley's situation and asks questions like: How many divorces does it take before one is labeled "unclean?" If you find yourself suddenly single, should you revisit a high school or college romance? And, what the heck is a Martini Marriage?

SMWD The One -- Is there just one true love and soulmate out there for each of us? And what happens if you pick the wrong one?

Duty or fun? Which would you choose if you had five days to yourself...no children, no partner. SMWD's first male guest reveals what he did the minute his wife and son boarded a plane. Meanwhile, women guests tell us the first thing they'd do if they were home alone.

SMWD asks Sister Immaculata, "How's that marriage to Jesus going?"

Does a daughter's relationship with her father set the pattern for all her significant relationships with men? SMWD finds out. And Mel Miskimen reads a story from her book, about just how hard it is to enjoy the school dance when you're a COP'S KID.

Our circle of friends is shrinking dramatically in America. Typically, our circles start shrinking after our 20s. If you find yourself wanting new friends, you're not alone.

Sexual orientation: 3.9% report being ‘Something else’ -- What exactly falls into that category? ‘Widows Weeds’ -- Should the Victorian mourning customs be resurrected? And finally there’s Sir Paul McCartney -- Where did the Cute One go wrong?? Join us as we table-talk the latest news on these hot topics.

What happens when two people can't commit – to a sofa? What's a bride-to-be to do when her intended brings an elk head into the marriage? What is it about men and their stereo systems? SMWD covers Furniture Wars.

The Universe throws us a curve ball! Stupid Universe.

SMWD takes 38-year-old single gal Jeri Vatne to Target to complete her bridal registry. However, there is no groom. In the spirit of sisterhood, let's help Jeri fill her home with pots, kitchen timers, a KitchenAid mixer, and a couple of odd items she'd just love to have. To buy Jeri a "bridal gift" or gift certificate, go to your local Target or shop online: GO TO: www.target.com CLICK ON: Club Wedd Registry ENTER BRIDE'S NAME: Jeri Vatne Fill out a card with your thoughts and we'll read them on the air. Wedding date is October 1!

After being a bridesmaid seven times, single gal Jeri Vatne, 38, has opinions on big weddings, bridesmaid dresses, and how the media treats the lost demographic of single women her age.

Fair division of household labor -- will it lead to a happier marriage and more sex? SMWD discusses the findings in Neil Chethik's book VOICEMALE.

You're getting married - should you change to your husband's name? Hyphenate? Make up a whole new name? And what happens if you get divorced - do you change back? According to SMWD's guest, Claudia Goldin, author of "Making a Name: Women's Surnames at Marriage and Beyond," today's brides aren't thinking about social change.

Marital status in the news this April 2006 includes: Single: Do other people define you by your marital status? Married: The U-shaped curve of marital happiness has been debunked. Widowed: Just say no to jumping on husband's funeral pyre. Divorced: Celebrity splits. Links to news items: SINGLE Does your marital status define you? Writer Amy Klein of the “Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles� www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=15744 Saying yes to more dates Newsday’s Pat Burson reviews “The Year of Yes� by Maria Dahvana Headley www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/orl-yeswoman06apr24,0,4499371.story?coll=orl-living-headlines MARRIED U-shaped curve of marital happiness debunked www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa006&colID=19&articleID=000EC8FA-800F-13F3-800F83414B7F0101 WIDOWED India cracks down on widow burning www.metimes.com/articles/normal.php?StoryID=20060425-044711-5519r

Does spelling count when you're looking for Mr. Write -- uh, make that Right. More importantly, should it? SMWD looks at true forays onto Match.com. Retired Therapist gives writing and reading tips for online daters.

Death by dildo.

Money -- it's the number one reason married couples fight, and a source of tension for many divorced and widowed women. singles, who are buying more houses than ever before, may find it hard to pay all those bills on one income. Today's show: The Retired Therapist on financial stress, what people still buy even when they're broke, and one woman's story about bill paying day.

Table Talk: Kit's just read an article in the Economist that questions if there is a deep purpose to women's unreliable orgasms. Storytime: Happily married Kit dreams of her next husband. The Retired Therapist: What's really going on when a couple finds that the romance is gone?

Carolyn calls friends and asks if they kegel. Storytime: "Kegel Me Continent." Thanks to Andy at Polarbearpodcast.com for technical help across the Atlantic. Thanks to Barry O'Connell for in-person help in southeastern Wisconsin. Barry's email is thebrb.hotmail.com

Did the sitcoms of the 1950s have it right? Should couples sleep in separate beds in order to have a good relationship?