So this morning, on Eric & Kathy, there was a nice spirited discussion on an article by Rori Raye about how to get a guy to commit. She lists off ten suggestions:
1) Love him, but don't be his girlfriend
2) Don't be exclusive until you're engaged
3) Date more than one man at once
4) Be able to receive love
5) Don't try to win him over
6) Tell him what you want
7) Tell him how you feel
8) Be vulnerable
9) Be in touch with your feelings
10) Allow him to be who he really is
Ok, I TOTALLY agree with this list. Moreso the top half of the list (especially 1, 2, and 3). I kind of feel like people, in general, need a little extra motivation to take action sometimes. Back in about 30+ years ago, it seems like men proposed after a much shorter period of time because, if they didn't, someone else might and they would lose out on something good. Nowadays, couples will date exclusively for a long period of time, so a guy can be confident that as long as the girl didn't break up with him, she's committed to him.
I also kind of think it's like the job interview process. When someone is interviewing for a job that seems really attractive, he or she will actively pursue it and really take action, despite the fact that there might be the existence of unseen cons or potential problems down the road. However, let's say someone who is in a job for a couple years might not feel the need to do that - a) he already feels comfortable/secure and 2) even someone who is genuinely happy in his job might feel, say, no less uncertain a couple years in (he is just more aware of both the good and the bad). That and I personally feel in life, everything always has a little bit of a leap of faith - no one will every REALLY be sure, he or she will just have to make a decision and take a risk.
Anyhow - your thoughts? Agree? Disagree? Think long-term committed dating is the way to go? Other techniques for getting a man to commit?
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Why is it always the girls that need to get the guys to commit, that's what I wonder. You never see articles for guys detailing the best ways for them to get a girl to commit.
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