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Good thread Captain.
My time here on the forums has kind of made me decide to remain single for a very very long time ..
this thread gives a little hope back ...
Sorry to hear you feel that way Tink. Yes there are some immature people on these boards and it can seem quite misogynistic at times, but I think it is sometimes exacerbated by the anonymity brought about the internet. There are some great guys on these boards as well that have offered genuine advice and helped people through personal struggles. I feel the same way about a lot of women I've met. A handful of them have been cruel and vindictive, but I would like to believe that some bad apples shouldn't spoil the bunch and past experiences have gotten me to wise up a bit and I think it's helped me meet some truly nice and caring women recently. I would urge you not to give up looking for the right guy, but at the same time exercise a bit of caution and if your gut's telling you that he's like some of the bad guys in your past, then to probably trust it.
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People mirror you;
If you approach with a big smile, they'll feel more at ease and are more likely to smile back.
If you feel good about yourself, that will rub off on them and they'll feel good about you.
Confidence in yourself and seeing your own personal value can help you in every walk of life. If you are looking to improve your life, start with how you view yourself.
If you approach with a big smile, they'll feel more at ease and are more likely to smile back.
If you feel good about yourself, that will rub off on them and they'll feel good about you.
Confidence in yourself and seeing your own personal value can help you in every walk of life. If you are looking to improve your life, start with how you view yourself.
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Isn't it funny when you're happy everyone else seems happy, and when you're in a bad mood everyone else looks like they're in a bad mood too..
Isn't it funny when you're happy everyone else seems happy, and when you're in a bad mood everyone else looks like they're in a bad mood too..
About being a role model
About being a role model
Remember that you are a role model to some one. It is up to you to decide what sort of role model you are.
About being a role model
Remember that you are a role model to some one. It is up to you to decide what sort of role model you are.
TIP: If you see someone struggling with something, whether its their car, grocery's, something going bad going on in their life, or whatever, offer your help.
It can really brighten someones day, and its also a great feeling when you helped someone.
TIP: Open doors for people, not just for a hot babe, but everyone.
TIP: Be grateful for everything, not just the big things, but everything.
TIP: If you have a lot more grocery's than the person behind you in line, let them go ahead of you. Its a nice selfless gesture.
It can really brighten someones day, and its also a great feeling when you helped someone.
TIP: Open doors for people, not just for a hot babe, but everyone.
TIP: Be grateful for everything, not just the big things, but everything.
TIP: If you have a lot more grocery's than the person behind you in line, let them go ahead of you. Its a nice selfless gesture.
Learn to play an instrument, sing, do magic, juggle, clog, or any other simple performing art that can amuse a 5 year old stuck at an airport due to the weather.
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Learn appropriate times for speaking, and shutting up.
My mother always told me, "it's better to keep your mouth shut and look stupid, then to open your mouth and prove it."
There's a lot that can be said for silence - it's golden. Knowing when to let a silence linger and stay comfortable in it gives you time to process and think about what was said, or what you can say next.
It also takes the pressure off everyone to keep talking.
People have this idea that silence is always awkward, and you should therefore keep talking. I'd say show people you are comfortable enough with them and in yourself to stfu for a few moments.
My mother always told me, "it's better to keep your mouth shut and look stupid, then to open your mouth and prove it."
There's a lot that can be said for silence - it's golden. Knowing when to let a silence linger and stay comfortable in it gives you time to process and think about what was said, or what you can say next.
It also takes the pressure off everyone to keep talking.
People have this idea that silence is always awkward, and you should therefore keep talking. I'd say show people you are comfortable enough with them and in yourself to stfu for a few moments.
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Sometimes there are people at a party, or in a group, who are very quiet. You know that person who tags along, but never says anything and almost seems to blend in with the background? Invite them to speak a couple of times. Even if they still decide to stay quiet, so be it. They would feel validated and it would make you seem like a nice guy.
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Real men are nice guys. Be the first to jump up and help an old lady off a bus.
Don't get angry at old men - at that age, things are dry and shrivelling, or have unwanted leaking. You'd be pissed off too.
Forgive other peoples' mistakes, especially if they apologize.
Don't talk trash about other people behind their back. It always reminds me of drama queens. Real men, IMO, cannot be queens. You being a downer, brings down the general mood.
And please don't be a meathead. Don't talk about what type of protein you bought from wherever.
Don't get angry at old men - at that age, things are dry and shrivelling, or have unwanted leaking. You'd be pissed off too.
Forgive other peoples' mistakes, especially if they apologize.
Don't talk trash about other people behind their back. It always reminds me of drama queens. Real men, IMO, cannot be queens. You being a downer, brings down the general mood.
And please don't be a meathead. Don't talk about what type of protein you bought from wherever.
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I'm usually wary of the proteins that places like walmart or costco sell. What brand is it?
What I mean is that there is a time and place for everything.
And also, frequency of recurring conversation topics ... Don't make working out a huge part of conversation. It's lame, imo. It's like "I have no other interests or hobbies, and protein is the only part of nutrition I focus on"
That's what I get when guys frequently bring it up.
Be a man: know how to conversate.
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Real men don't tell people their wrong and interject facts, even possibly giving sources, during a casual conversation.
Don't be the guy who always has to show he knows more than someone else. Learn to let things go and try to contribute experiences and insight to conversations; not just regurgitated facts and information.
Don't be the guy who always has to show he knows more than someone else. Learn to let things go and try to contribute experiences and insight to conversations; not just regurgitated facts and information.
