Sarah’s Dating Advice For Guys
November 3, 2008 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Relationships
I sat down to write tonight and my girl, Sarah, had some questions for me about what I write here, at Dating Dames. I told her that I write about relationship information or dating stuff, celebrity couples, how to be a more confident woman, how to get over a bad breakup, that kind of thing.
She said, “I know some dating tips for guys.” What followed was some really common sense stuff that smart adults don’t always “get.” I think she’s a pretty smart kid.
Here is her advice:
*Never tell a woman that she is ugly.
*Never tell a woman that she is old or she might kick you.
*Never pick an action movie if you go to the movies, unless she likes action movies.
*Never say a girl punches or throws a ball like a girl. She IS a girl. Duh.
Basically treat the one you care about with respect. Appreciate the differences between the two of you. Be courteous. Or you may get kicked.
Any additional advice, ladies? Or guys – do you have anything to add? I’m all ears/eyes.
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It is sad that we have to write that down. Do men not know??
I think that men and women know how to treat each other, but sometimes they get a little lazy and careless. Sometimes it takes the wisdom of a 10-year-old to lay it out there and remind a person of how easy it is to treat a person with basic dignity and respect.
In regards to not calling a woman ugly, it is also important for a guy to make sure that she knows she is beautiful to him.
~ Kristi
Kristi, I agree. I know a couple and the woman is very fit, but feels “fat” and in the past, the man has called her “fat” just because it pushes her buttons. I can’t understand how he can do that. He is a pretty good partner in other ways, but they have passed this point where they will “go there” and sometimes there is no going back.
Sarah is a very wise young lady. I think she pretty much summed it up for all of us.
She is pretty smart. Thanks, Jackie.
She is so smart and cool! And they can tell you their answer rather bluntly sometimes. You can tell how young she is, with the kicking comment.
When kids are taught to share, they point out other extended family members who don’t share things. Adults comment quietly, so as not to offend the other person, not a kid, they will lay it right out there!