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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Man-Friendly Dates
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This past year, I have been escorted to art galleries, wine tastings, book signings, chef demonstrations, fitness boot camp, cooking classes, and even the nail shop. Ok, I may have dragged the poor guys to a couple of these, but they were troopers and endured it all! Not one complaint about my choices in date activities. Well, not to my face, anyway.
It’s funny how guys are so accommodating because they want to impress their women. Honestly, I think a lot of times the fellas would be happy with a large screen tv, buffalo wings, and their favorite girl in the vicinity! Yet, they acquiesce. Why? Is it the gentlemanly thing to do?
If we are to be fair, ladies, maybe we could ask the guy what they prefer to do first. Candlelit dinners or shoe shopping doesn’t exactly spell F-U-N to them. It’s all about that reciprocity that keeps things balanced in dating, right?
Men consistently maintain that they are simple “Give us the 3 F’s and we are happy as can be” Yeah, no. Women don’t buy that. Sorry. How do you plan a man-friendly date?
If you have spent a significant amount of time talking, you could already have an idea of a man’s interests. So how can you translate that “man data” into a fun, testosterone-filled night? One that won’t leave the lady rolling her eyes or the mortified look because she is appalled at what actually entertains you.
Guys, help us out. What would be an ideal date for you? It doesn’t have to be anything traditional or romantic in the girly sense. What activity (for two) would you love to do on a date that is a guaranteed great time for you - er outside the bedroom?
Ladies, when was the last time you planned a really cool man-friendly date?
How did you take your cues about what he was in to? How did he react to the manly date?
Guys, when was the last time you were “courted” by a lady? How did she impress you with her plans for the two of you?
What is your idea of the best man-friendly date ever? To make it challenging - little or no physical contact involved.
Ladies, get those pens ready, take plenty of notes!
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