It doesn’t matter what sex you are, falling in love and entering into a relationship with a significant other changes your life. Things like sharing living space, cooking for two instead of just yourself and leaving the toilet seat down (or up, as the case may be) are just a few of the obvious things that will be different.
Then there are the less obvious changes especially where men are concerned. Some of them might surprise you, and some of them you might have experienced yourself. Read on and see if you recognize yourself;
Television
Gentlemen, if you know how to “smile with your eyes” and appreciate the differences between polka dots and stripes then you’ve clearly been sucked into watching “America’s Next Top Model” which just happens to be your girlfriend’s favorite show. This can have far reaching consequences including scanning the fall premier schedule for the next series premiere.
Spend, Spend, Spend
Guys who are good with words likely won’t know what I’m talking about. Men who’d rather watch an “America’s Next Top Model” marathon than have a meaningful discussion with their woman know exactly what I mean. You’ll whip out your wallet for a flashy piece of jewelry faster than you can say “pass the remote”.
Yoga Anyone?
Women have long been told that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Likewise, men are under the impression that they can impress a gal by pretending interest in her hobbies, like yoga. You overheard her say she loves her yoga class, and the next thing you know you’re one of only two men in the entire class trying to contort your body into the shape of a pretzel wondering if this is what love is all about.
Who needs a driver?
This is one of those things that starts small and ends up big. Small as in offering to pick her up for dinner at your place. Big as in she’s going out of town for a family visit and you offer to drive her because, well, you love her and want to spend time with her.
Chest thumping
Ah yes, the chest thumping; a leftover courtesy of the caveman. While men have thankfully left the whole dragging her off by the hair thing behind them, chest thumping appears to remain popular. Case in point. You’re at the movies. In front of you is a bunch of loud, foul mouthed teenagers. Rather than asking management to deal with it, you deal with it yourself. And they deal with you after the movie is finished. Get my point?
Changing cities
This is a difficult one for both men and women. You finally meet someone you think you could have a future with. Then you’re told she’s moving to the next state at the end of the month. You have three choices; a long distance relationship, cut your losses now or start packing because you’re moving too. Tough choices my friends!
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