--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are three things you must remember…" description: "\"“There are three things you must remember about a woman. Never take her for granted. Never think you know what she is thinking. And never think you kno..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/elaine-coffman-31608_three-things_there-are-three-things-you-must-remember_3113317.jpg" --- # There are three things you must remember about a woman… ![“There are three things you must remember about a woman. Never take her for granted. Never think you know what she is thinking. And never think you know what she will do in a given situation. A woman is like smoke. She will curl seductively around you one moment, burn your eyes the next, tickle…” quote by Elaine Coffman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/elaine-coffman-31608_three-things_there-are-three-things-you-must-remember_3113317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/elaine-coffman-31608_three-things_there-are-three-things-you-must-remember_3113317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/elaine-coffman-31608_three-things_there-are-three-things-you-must-remember_3113317.jpg) > ““There are three things you must remember about a woman. Never take her for granted. Never think you know what she is thinking. And never think you know what she will do in a given situation. A woman is like smoke. She will curl seductively around you one moment, burn your eyes the next, tickle your throat until you cough, and then poof! She is gone. She is a mirage. She is a thunderstorm. She is a sailboat on a sunny mirrored lake. She will run when you reach for her, and come to you when you wish her away. You can solve a problem. You can analyze logic. You can explain how vapor turns into water. But you cannot understand the mind of a woman. And do you know why? Because she does not understand herself." "Then what do you do?" "You love her and deal with her in all honesty. You earn her trust. And then you trust the Almighty, who made women the way they are, believing that He knew what He was doing." "What if that doesn't help?" "Blame Him.”” [Elaine Coffman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elaine-coffman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Understanding women is portrayed as unknowable, urging honesty, trust, and reliance on faith. **In simple terms:** Women are mysterious; love and honesty help. Key Takeaway Love honestly, trust, accept mystery. Themes relationships trust honesty faith gender dynamics Mood reflective serious Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - dating - marriage - conflict resolution - personal growth Key Concepts psychology metaphor communication Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice honesty without stereotypes? - What role does faith play in relationships? 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