Stage 5 Clingers

My title comes from the infamous Pauly D and Daniella episode of The Jersey Shore. Who knew a guido with ten pounds of hair gel could attract so much attention? I guess when your Pauly D things just tend to work out that way.

A Stage 5 Clinger is more that just a creep who doesnt know when to take no for an answer. This clinger is the type who doesnt know how to take complete avoidance as an answer. Let me paint a picture:

Its a warm summer night and I'm out with my main girls, you know a typical Saturday in the 'burbs. Everythings going cool when I meet a tall dark and handsome 21 year old guy who by his smooth skin and long legs was just enough to catch my eye. I guess I caught his as well because next thing you know we're walking hand and hand through the massive crowd flirting nonstop. By the end of our time together we have already exchanged numbers but the night appears far from over. As me and the girls part ways from Mr. Handsome and make way to another house I've already gotten the first text or digital sign of interest. As the night turns into morning I have been asked by Mr Handsome at least four times when I will be reaching home which gives me the impression I have been put on a curfew somewhere in his head.

After getting in the next morning at 6 am my body is in dire need of sleep but believe it or not Handsome has already begun texting me a few hours in and called me back to back. By Monday afternoon I have recieved enough contact from Handsome (or should I rename him Mr Persistant) that I have grown not only unattracted but more like completely sceeved out. This is what I can call a Stage 5 Clinger.

If a girl does not respond to the first nine texts and three calls I'm pretty sure shes not interested no matter how cute you are. Give the woman her space because a needy guy is everybodys pet peeve.

...LL

Lets Keep it Simple

Since all of my fellow UH bloggers have posted on the topic of men vs women or rather the battle of the ages, I figured I should grace our page with some thoughts of my own. I would have to agree with both Coco and Aaron not saying either is completely correct, Id rather stick in the gray area. It may be more fun to pretend you don’t understand us guys, just remember your life will remain complicated the more you keep your heads stuck in the clouds.

• 1. I would have to agree with Aaron when he says there is no need for a female to attempt to control her man. First of all this takes up way too much energy from our part ladies and it verges on the crazy girlfriend stereotype. Although not all women take on this paranoid role in the relationship there are many that sadly do. But lets not forget how overprotective men can be as well. I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard stories from friends telling us how jealous their partners are that they cant throw on a low cut shirt without having an argument. When it comes to the cheating, lets keep it simple; if you think your significant other is up to no good then some things need to be reconsidered. A relationship is worth nothing without trust, point blank.
  


• 2. Men aren’t known for being the best of listeners lets face it, our dogs probably pay more attention to our stories. This doesn’t mean you guys shouldn’t try to keep up with our days. Yes us woman can have a lot to say, sometimes even about the most insignificant of topics but it doesn’t mean its not important. This is our way of becoming closer to you and turning a boyfriend into a best friend (it doesn’t mean we just love to bore you to death). So lets try to compromise, guys try to keep a bit and ladies give them that chance to catch up.


• 3. Sex. The topic alone can either make you shrug in your seat or make your eyes wide with excitement. Either way, woman or man, everyone becomes interested. Females must remember that although you carry the power to give your man sex if and when you choose, try to not abuse this power. Men have a short attention span as it is and teasing can only be so fulfilling for so long. And guys you cant expect sex when you aren’t doing much of anything in other parts of the relationship. Your girl wants to give you the world but you have to give her something in return. So ladies try to get in touch with your sexual side sometimes because lets face it, you will enjoy it as much as he will. The everyday woman has a sexy side so let it out and please him. Well only if he is pleasing you that is.


• 4. Okay this one is simpler. Guys should be allowed to enjoy their sports from time to time. As Aaron said a girl can either join her man or not. Give your guys their space to play with the boys because you know if hes a keeper he’ll always come back to play with you later. If you take time to watch the game with him he’ll know your down for anything and that girlfriend is always the best one to be around.
  
  
• 5. Anyone who knows me knows that I love laughing. I could do it for a living if I had the choice but the thing is there is a time and place for everything. Women shouldn’t take themselves too serious because its pointless to walk around wasting the day being mad at a guy who is most likely in the best of moods. This goes for anything come to think of it. Why should you stay at home crying when your guy is probably out having drinks or playing hoops with the boys. Don’t waste time being angry because no matter how bad your guy has messed up, he isn’t using his energy on you. And you guys have to realize that not every situation can be brushed off, there are times when you should address the issue and not just shrug and walk out the door. That helps absolutely nothing.
  

Yes Coco Elle in the end ALL men are idiots. We cant live with them and we cant live without them….they don’t have to know that of course. Put on the game face and keep it simple because the games can wear you out.

LL....

(Relationship) Status Isnt Everything

One of the scariest words in the English dictionary: Commitment.

I am probably one of the worst people to write about this topic but it eventually has to come to the surface so I figured I’d address it now. It seriously seems like every person I know is either in a relationship or dying to be in one. Unfortunately I cannot relate to either, so if you are one of these you’re a step ahead of me.

Relationships contrary to what some have been told aren’t for everyone. Just because you have reached a certain age and everyone around you is coupled up doesn’t mean you’re ready to be in an exclusive relationship. Commitment is more than just a promise because if it is real, it can never be broken. A relationship always deserves the type of dedication given to a friendship, family, or career. Although commitment cannot be compared to either of these things, they all deserve the same amount of work in order to truly work.

Being ready is the first part of making the promise to be with a significant other. This shouldn’t involve the fear of being alone, wanting to have a steady sex life, or even pressure from the people around you. You are the only person who can decide whether the relationship can be taken to another level. If you find that the person you are seeing is worth the risk of being heartbroken over or worth putting effort into then perhaps a relationship is something to consider. I for example am not ready to be someone’s girlfriend, which is why I may not be one for many years to come. This has nothing to do with my exes but more of a personal choice. Well not a choice exactly since just thinking about being in a relationship makes me cringe (and itch).

Either way I’ll be living the good and single life for a while or at least until Travis McCoy finally notices I’m alive. ;-)

...LL