Modern Wife Life

Let me preface this blog by stating that online dating is not only for losers.  Okay, now I feel better.  JK.  But really, the focus of this post is not why I have recently dabbled into online dating.... that is for another post.  Rather, today's post is about the guys who are on these sites making embarrassing attempts to woo the female race.   Anyways, enjoy the free entertainment below.  And no, I did not respond to any of these atrocious pick up lines.

My conclusion:  The guys above were on free online dating sites.  Comment below if you'd like to know which sites are good/bad.  I predict that the sites that cost money might have more intelligent, serious, quality guys.   I hope so.  If I see another self-taken photo of a guy half naked in his bathroom mirror, I just might feature him on All Dolled Up.

I love guys.  I am not a "man-hater" by any means.  Read my last post if you need proof.  I just want to highlight some ways that guys often unknowingly mess up with the hope that I can help a few fellas out!  If you catch yourself or your boyfriend/partner doing these things, don't worry, just consider watching out for these things in the future.  

1. Not picking up the bill on the first few dates.

2. Bringing out your cell phone at dinner on a first date.   Sometimes it's best to just leave it in the car.

3.. Over apologizing for every little thing, especially if you did nothing wrong..... uh, not cute.

4. Texting her with "U" instead of "You," "Ur" instead of "You're" and "R" instead of "Are," etc.  Text to impress, guys.  At least show us you're not lazy.

5.  Offering to take us shopping and then complaining after the first store.

6.  Telling us multiple times that you're nervous.

7. Flirting with our friends.

8. Critiquing our eating habits.  If I want Corn Flakes for dinner, I'll eat Corn Flakes for dinner!  No need to make a spectacle of it.

9.. Criticizing someone in our circle of friends/family that you haven't met yet.

10.  Doing things for us for the purpose of holding them against us later on.  If you want to help us, do it out of kindness, not to get credit for later redemption.

11.  Talking about other girls being heavy or fat.... it makes us wonder what you think of us!

12.  Rubbing our head like we're a puppy.  It ruins our hair!

13. Dunking us under water or splashing us at the pool.... and ruining our hair. 

14. Asking for our permission to hold our hand.  Just do it.

15. Complaining that we are taking too long to get ready.

16.  Over-planning the first kiss.  It's hella awkward...

17. Making fun of pregnant ladies.  I don't care if you think they "wobble" or have puffy faces.  Save your "great sense of humor" for yourself.  

18. Commenting on our appearance more than you comment on our personality/inner beauty.  It tells us your interest is shallow.

19. Speaking poorly about your own mother.  To us, it's just a sign of what we're in for.

20. Getting jumpy when she picks up your cell phone.  It looks like you're hiding something. 

21.. Not taking your shoes off the first time you visit our place.  Manners, boys!

22. Including us in one of your mass texts.  Yes, we can tell.

23. Texting us and Facebook chatting us, but not speaking to us in person.  We assume you're either a tease or lacking confidence.

24. Mooching off of your friends/family.  Yes, we notice.... HUGE RED FLAG.

25. Not offering us your jacket when we are cold.... it tells us that you are not the provider/protector type.  TIP:  If you offer us your jacket or shirt, most of us will refuse it and say "No no, it's okay" so INSTEAD you need to take off your jacket/shirt without prompting and put it on our shoulders.  It will set you apart in a good way.

 
Ladies, let me know if you agree with these.  And guys, if you catch yourself doing any of the above, try to stop the bad habits while you can.

All the best,

1.  Mail her a letter.   Live 5 minutes away?  Still do it.  Extra points right there.
2. Leave her a note or flower on her car.

3. When on the sidewalk, walk on the side closest to traffic.

4. Open her car door.

5. Get the bill.

6. When on a trip/vacation without her, buy her something that reminds you of her.

7.  If it's raining, go get the car in the parking lot and pull it up to the door.

8. Let her order first when the waiter/waitress comes.

9.  Offer to put her cell phone or lip gloss in your pocket when you go out dancing.

10.  Rather than always saying, "I don't care, what do you feel like doing?" offer her suggestions or options.  Otherwise, to her, it sounds like you don't care about spending time with her.

11.  Ask her about her family and stay tuned into what is new with them.

12.  Remember her favorite color, favorite candy, and favorite song.  Boom, you're set.

13.  Teasing CAN be playful and fun, but NEVER tease her about something before knowing it's not a sensitive issue. 

14.  Driving?  Don't forget to ask if she's hot/cold. 

15.  Slow dance with her when there's no music. Total Notebook moment right there.

16.  The simple 4 word question, "How do you feel?" goes a LONG way.

17.  Rather than getting her attention by "Hey" use her name or something sweet like "Babe" or "Beautiful."

18.  Suprise her at work with lunch.

19.  In the check out line? Pick up a new issue of her favorite magazine.

20.  Walking next to her and notice she's struggling in her heels?  Shorten your stride, bro.

21.  Carry her if her feet hurt. 

22.  Use the phrase, "Don't worry about it, I'll take care of it."

23.  Treat her friends as if they're your friends AKA be extra nice!

24.  Give her that extra 10 minutes to get ready without complaining.

25. Figure out her Love Language and do it.