Men are the simple ones. We’re easy to please because we only want one thing at a time, we know what that thing is, and we are not ambivalent about wanted it. And no, it’s not always sex. Sometimes we want food, sometimes we want beer, sometimes we want to sit on the couch and watch TV. But whatever it may be, we know what it is and we’ll be happy if we get it. And if you ask us, we’ll even tell you what we want right now.
Women are complicated. Sometimes they’re either not sure what they want. Sometimes they want something at the same time they don’t want it. Sometimes they think they want something, but if they get it, they realize they actually wanted something else. Sometimes they know exactly what they want but then just worry about why they want it. And sometimes (and all men will back me on this one) they want something but won’t tell you what it is.
So no luck with the blonde photog then? Maybe we should introduce her to the Louth bastard, they can make each other miserable
Oh, and as if my weekend could get any worse, my stupid alarm clock died overnight, so I’m stuck at home on my own instead of being with all my friends in Glasgow today.
Well Ruadh I’d say that you have a strong personality, fairly assertive.
I would say that there are not too many men around who are secure in themselves enough to deal with that, and I can’t imagine you’d accept a second rater.
I dunno, what might be an attribute in one person might be excessive in another, one persons sensitive man is anothers wimp.
Despite profound weakness for tears, they don’t deposit many.
Psychic understanding of things mechanical – especially motor vehicles.
2a. They remember to check gas and oil levels.
2b. They actually like to wash cars.
Can be used to screen phone calls from mother.
3a. They will be on your side vs. mother.
3b. Good defense vs. sisters too.
They understand baseball (though if you’re in Glasgow, this would be of limited value).
Maps never required.
Deeper voices more effective in correcting cats, dogs, urchins.
Adventurous, risk-taking.
They know when to make themselves sparse. . . though they don’t always know when to come back home.
Source for spare razor.
Their boxer shorts are quite fashionable.
Don’t mind when you steal their clothes.
Thick cotton socks generally readily available.
They have the patience to set up a stereo system or personal computer.
Men listen as well as a tree stump. . . but this is good when you’re emoting.
They believe that scrambled eggs are gourmet food.
Beer always available when they’re around. (Even if you don’t drink beer, you may need it for a recipe or to kill slugs.)
Their many baseball caps accessorize any color outfit. Sounding more and more as if you should seek American male.
Brussel sprouts not required.
Can give you 10 good ways to get even with jerk at work.
Like cats and dogs, they calm down when petted.
Foot warmer.
Starting fires comes naturally to them. This aspect must be controlled should you gain possession of a teenaged one.
Snoring keeps cat burglars away.
Tallness makes use of top shelves more practical.
Best option for opening jar lids and cans.
Less messy way of getting garbage to the curbside.
Why pinch cheeks for a little blush when you can rub cheeks against warm whiskers?
Certain not to notice bad haircut. Or any hairstyle.
They fetch newspapers gladly, if only to get Sports section.
Strong hands make good neckrubs.
Quite a bit of self-affirmation here. And I even remembered Mother’s Day. I’ll take the day off now.
Coldfire, always quick with a coldburn aren’t you? Anyway, it was cut & pasted from an email not a website & Im not about to search the web for every little phrase I post nor post the email address of my friend who sent me the quotation.
Men are more fun to play with. From shooting hoops to playing video games, they are more entertaining than your girl friends are doing the same activities. Ditto for watching scary movies.
I don’t know you but you seem like an independent kind of person, and many men are a bit afraid of that. I’ve also heard that in Ireland, people tend to get married at later ages than people elsewhere. So you are probably right where you should be at this point in your life. It’s just a bit hard to find someone strong and secure enough to handle a woman who is also. But hey, Madonna did it <g>, so it ain’t impossible!
I am a very independent person, and am lucky that I met a man who takes that very well. I am an American, and for our second honeymoon (our first only lasted a couple days because I had just started a new job and didn’t have vacation), we went to London. The British and Irish men we met at the pubs were quite interested in me - I guess I was considered “exotic” there, though I am just an average woman. One Irishman spent the evening trying to hold my hand and sweet-talk me into coming to his place in Dublin over the weekend! My husband didn’t mind, because he’s a very secure person and we have a good relationship. I think he felt flattered that someone else would be interested in his wife. And it was fun for me to discover that what’s average in one place - isn’t in another.
So - this makes me wonder if perhaps you should visit the US. I think it’s quite possible that you could meet someone here who would respect your individuality and be fascinated by your exoticness (is that a word?). We have LOTS of men here, and while I know it would be difficult to secure a lasting relationship unless someone was willing to move to another country, it could be a fabulous ego boost in the meanwhile to know that there are a lot of men out there who would think you are IT.
I’m actually from the US, romansperson, but thanks for trying
The exoticness factor is pretty limited, in my experience. It makes a good starting point of conversation - “oh, where are you from?” - but beyond that I don’t think it helps, really.
As to the Irish marrying later, that’s because Irishmen live with their mammies until they’re 40 years old …
Allow me to apologise for the reprehensible behaviour of my countrymen although it pains me gratly to have to associate myself with these caddish bounders. Far greater is the pain caused by banging my head against the desk when I think about their fooolishness in not seeing what a gem they have passed over.
Blinkered Blinking Idiots.
Fools the lot of them !!
That they can’t see what they’ve missed out on is proof positive that they weren’t smart enough to be deserving of time in your comapany anyway.
Hmmmm… good things about men and reasons why you shouldnt depart for the nunnery just yet…emmmm …emmmm…
I would have waited a long time if my wife wanted to put off sex - heck, I’ve gone years without before. Luckily she didn’t make me wait long. A guy who won’t stick around unless you put out isn’t worth having, in my opinion.
I think it must be a trick question so I’m just popping in to offer general support.
Any bird who knows ‘Glen Hoddle’ isn’t a place in Scotland is pretty sound in my book and I’ve also ‘heard’ you’re a pretty cool all-round lady IRL. Stick with it, ruadh. Things have a habit of working out just when you don’t expect 'em to - as someone who’s posted not a million miles from here can testify
Also, I know it’s difficult but try not to be too bitter and twisted cos you’ll value what you will have a lot more as a result of all this dilly-dallying – reassuring, isn’t it ?
Cheer up girly it’s not all over yet. If a catch like me can be still looking there’s hope for all you normal people
Anyhoo sorry that you’re feeling this way ruadh. Don’t have anything to say really rather than echo what a lot of people have said already. It will happen and you’ll be happy when it does.
Send me a mail and we’ll hook up for a pint and I can spout some more clichés at you
Argh. We could have had this conversation friday night, Ruadh!!
We’re not all bad. really. Some of us are Larssons, some are Gorams.
If you want, we could still do Saturday nights at Bojangles or Tomango’s
BTW, have decided to stick with Irish cuisine, rather than the Italian variety, if you know what I mean
That sweet clumsiness they all seem to have (says she, the Queen of Trips). I take a powerflex workout class at the club (combination of weight lifting/aerobics). At the beginning of every class, the instructor has us do a 5 minute warm-up that includes mild aerobic steps. There aren’t many things more adorable than watching the guys in the class trying not to fall over their own feet. We would never admit it to them, but at that moment, they could have any woman in the room.
How you wake up and find them watching while you sleep, not caring that your hair is in knots and your face in dire need of makeup, and telling you how beautiful you look.
The muscular top of their backs, between the shoulders, and where your fingers touch when making love.
When they sing along with the radio, off-key and not knowing all the words.
That deeper voice and puffed out chest they suddenly obtain at approximately the same time the two of you run into an old boyfriend.
When they cook for you.
The way their breath quickens into moans right before they come.
When you catch them crying during a sad movie but they act like it’s only hay fever or something in their eye.
Men can be assholes and there are times when it seems like all the good ones are taken, but there will never NOT be things to love about the big doofs.
{{{ruadh}}} I know how you feel because I’m in the same boat. Just continue being the unique person you are, and like folks have said don’t settle for less than you need, and you’ll get what you need. Here’re some good things I’ve found about males.
They make nice space heaters.
These COMPLEX creatures are simply FASCINATING to observe. For example, They’re so CUTE to watch when you ask them questions they know they’ll get in trouble for answering no matter how they answer (e.g. Honey, do you think I’m fat?) It’s so interesting to see the creative ways they can devise to sidestep these situations :-), and it’s also interesting when they finally realize that they can’t answer the question at face value. They learn that in womanese one question actually stands for another more substantive issue.
They’re generally honest because they’re unable to lie with any kind of finesse.
They provide different perspectives, ones you sometimes can’t get from females. For example, they are great sources of information when it comes to deconstructing male psyches, and they also provide great insights into deconstructing female psyches.
They provide wonderful opportunities to LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF. I’ve learned so much from the men I’ve loved, from those who’ve loved me, and even from those who’ve stalked, harrassed, dismissed, and violated me. They’ve taught me about reserves of strength I never knew I had, and I’ve learned more about what I need versus what I want and am willing to put up with.
They sometimes can bring out the maternal in you.
Hang in there, hon. You’ll find someone.
