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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Taking dating cues from men
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You guys know that I am on a quest to understand men more. I know, good luck with that, right? As I observe their mating habits, wooing techniques, and dating rituals, I have come to realize that men are brilliant when it comes to dating.
Now, I am not saying that women are completely clueless about dating, but I am woman enough to admit that guys seem to be hard wired for certain things that we aren’t. This enables men to navigate dating and mate selection with a totally different approach.
Which male dating ritual do I covet the most? Men are picky! Seriously, when it comes to choosing their wives, men seem to select someone who is perfect for them in just about every way that matters to them: supportive, beautiful, hot body, doesn’t nag, cooks well - and like it, and the list goes on and on.
As for women? Well, let’s just say we are a lot more forgiving. We will “trade off” a hot body if the guy has a heart of gold. We will convince ourselves that his receding hairline is sexy because we find the way he treats us endearing and addictive. We deal with his prison records, his poor choices from his past, and yes, even his pitiful bank account. Why? Because we are women, and that’s what we do. Well, it’s way more complex than that but basically: we nurture, acquiesce, compromise, support, blah, blah, blah.
Well, I for one, would like to try the man’s approach. I want a supportive man, with a hot body, who doesn’t nag me to death, who cooks like that hot chef, G. Garvin, and most of all adores me. Surely, my cooking, non-nagging, supportive prince will come along, right? Yeah, it could totally happen!
So who do you think is choosier in dating: men or women? Who is more picky when it comes to marriage?
Ladies, have you ever felt that you were a bit too accommodating or too understanding? Have you regretted it?
How can we avoid being too picky, or should we?
How can we ensure that we have realistic standards?
Guys, what is your secret when it comes to choosing your future wives? Do you admit that you are choosy when you date?
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