Perhaps it's through some anomaly in natural selection that the phenomenon of PMS is still present in our current society. PMS refers to Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. These three letters spell out a period of increased emotionality, increased illogicality and increased demands from me in my girlfriend. And it is during the period (N.P.I) when PMS is exhibited by her that I am the most vulnerable to conflicts.
At this time of the month, funny and seemingly unreasonable demands come flowing in.
"Why are you going out with the same friends two times in the same month?"
"Why are you calling me and not smsing me?"
(Two months prior to that, it was, " Why are you smsing me so much and not calling me?")
Sometimes, even if it could settle arguments, I would hesitate to agree to certain conditions set by my girlfriend during PMS if I know would put me at a disadvantageous position in the future, or which makes little sense. Conditions like "You cannot high five girls when you play sports," or "You cannot lift up your shirt to wipe your sweat when you play sports" have been easy to adhere to. But I find others like, "In the future when you become a teacher, you cannot give your students your phone number. If they want to ask you questions, they have to do so by email" hard to comply with. By agreeing to such demands, I would be able to pacify her. But in the long run, it would set the stage for more conflicts.
I love my girlfriend, and I do not only want to learn how to bear with her on a temporal basis. So if ANYONE has any insights to how to handle PMS and PMS related requests (for the long run), feel free to post your comments on this!
Edit:
Thank you all for your comments! I must agree that many of your comments are wonderful, and they reflect the stance that I have adopted in response to PMS. From my girlfriend, I understand that at the onset of PMS, sometimes girls do not see illogicalities in their arguments. So, I'm taking steps to learn how to stop my rational breaking down of situations during PMS, and to talk with my girlfriend on an emotional level. I had learnt much from all your comments, and I would strive to apply what I have been taught in real life. Thanks! =)