I don't normally listen to advice from my mother about dating because she tends to have a very traditional approach that is difficult to translate into modern dating scenarios. She recently sent me a link to a MSN article, "31 things I wish I'd known about dating when I was 21." I initially ignored it, expecting to find corny tropes about dating that would only take away from my precious tv watching time (post-finals, I've been indulging in all kinds of trashy television. amaaaazing!!!). About a week ago, I decided to check it out, and was pleasantly surprised. Good job, mommy.
A few favorites...
4. Don't help him ask you out by texting him something nice or polite. I'm glad you're more outgoing and thoughtful than he is, but he doesn't want the help.6. It's shocking how much guys will talk about marriage. Until there's a ring on your finger, it will be better for you if you pretend you're deaf. (it really is shocking...)14. Guys get resentful, too.19. Your wants and needs are just as important as his, and if you don't express them because you think it will scare him away, then you're saying you don't count as much as he does. (women need to repeat this to themselves vigorously and often)26. My mom always said, "Men don't think." I thought she meant, "They are mistaken in their thoughts." But they're just not thinking anything at all. About you. They're watching the game. That's why they haven't called.31 things.
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