Monday, March 12, 2007

Dude, What?

Deciding today to brazenly rip off explore a motif writ by the delighfully snarky minx, Eileen, this would be my own winnowing of the men from the "boyz". Without further ado, let's be about it.

Boyz attempt to chat up every potentially appealing female in the hopes of "scoring her digits," thus securing bragging rights to their buddies and tokens of their appeal.
Men strike up conversations with potentially interesting people in the hopes of enjoying a pleasant conversation.

Boyz see conversation as a chance to impress the other person with their physique/wit/athletic skill/business acumen/worldliness.
Men see conversation as a chance to gain understanding about another person.

Boyz maneuver to keep relationships from restricting his time, while keeping her available whenever he wants her. He's constantly vigilant in case someone should suggest he's "whipped."
Men balance their relationships with work and hobbies, understanding she has a life of her own. He stays conscious of making plans in advance and maintaining flexibility in case something comes up.

Boyz engage in sex to get their rocks off and buttress their egos.
Men engage in sex as a continuation of conversation in nonverbal ways.

Boyz keep a list of booty calls and ex-lovers, just in case.
Men keep friends and relationships because that's their priority.

Boyz devote their time, imagination, and energy in winning the girl over. Once she's "his", he can devote himself to the next goal.
Men devote time, imagination, and energy on the girl. They understand that relationships are a process.

Boyz break plans because something "better" came up.
Men keep plans if possible, because they've made a commitment.

Boyz hear a girlfriend say she wants to "talk about their relationship" and says whatever he thinks she wants to hear to get it over with as soon as possible.
Men hear a girlfriend say she wants to "talk about their relationship" and makes time.

Boyz will dump a woman thoughtlessly; confident he can always have her back if he takes the whim.
Men will end a relationship with heavy heart, hoping both sides are better for it.

8 Comments:

Blogger Jeanne S said...

Excellent post! Couldn't agree more -- and here's one more for you:

Boyz assume.
Men ask!

2:52 PM  
Blogger Lanius said...

*Smacks forehead* I can't believe I forgot that one.

Also:

Boyz need to be right. They can't stand to have gaps in their knowledge pointed out.
Men pursue being correct. They acknowledge those things they do not know and graciously seek to learn.

3:06 PM  
Blogger Chris said...

I love it.

4:45 PM  
Blogger DCchick said...

This is a great extension to the girly version Eileen wrote.

I've received alot of insight... and have come to the conclusion that I want a man, but know alot of boys. :)

9:30 AM  
Blogger Mummy said...

This is brilliant!! and with you and lil's additions.

Where are all the men?!!! Arrrgggh

3:30 PM  
Blogger savannah said...

PERFECT! absolutely perfect!

9:29 PM  
Blogger Tiffanie said...

Very insightful. Thank you.

7:40 AM  
Blogger Trouble said...

Nice post. I enjoyed reading it.

7:36 AM  

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