Jazzman19
Don Juan
I was sitting on my computer this morning, and I wrote a Note on Facebook. I honestly don't know why the mood struck me, it just did. It's a long note, so when you read it, I apologize. Here it is:
"What is my viewpoint on relationships and women? You probably didn’t ask, or you probably didn’t want to know, but here it is. I put this disclaimer in that this is both- A) not about anyone specific, and B) some parts are highly satirical, so if it gets you riled up remember….just laugh (I can be a pain in the ass sometimes, I know).
It’s a simple plan, really. I am a man of many faces, you’ll see what I choose to show you. You want my attention? Grab it. You want my time? Earn it. I am a busy man, my time is precious. I am man of simple tastes; you want me to make you a priority, then don’t make me an option. You’re here to impress me. You want my respect? Earn it. You want my trust? Then don’t lie. When you have them, don’t abuse them.
We have two separate lives, get that straight. They will converge where they are meant to. Don’t ever wonder if I am available, find out. I march to the beat of my own drum, either come along or sit along the parade route as I pass you by. Learn to like “I’ll think about it,” because that is my way of saying “You’re worth it; I just haven’t made a decision yet.” When I make a decision, I am sticking with it. I am stubborn, but I am not stupid. No is no. Maybe is no. Yes doesn’t mean you can get whatever you want, it just means I am going along with the plan for now.
I will give you what you need, not what you want. How do you get what you want? Earn it. Don’t like that? Fine then, walk. If I ask you for your opinion, don’t tell me I can’t ever make up my mind. I only asked your opinion to include you in the conversation; I made my choice 20 minutes ago. Silence is only good when you have nothing else to say. Talking a lot is a good thing; just don’t expect me to always say something brilliant. Have I annoyed you? Good, it means I have your attention. I am going to want to take care of you when you get sick, don't abuse it. If you are hurt, I want you to call me, but crying should only be done with me or around me when we are a couple. If I spend multiple days of the week with you, it means I like you (or you are just a really close friend). But I am not committed, that happens when you say to me “I love you.” You cheat, you’re gone. Second chances belong to only those who did something stupid, not something that hurt me.
Don’t try and make me jealous, it won’t happen. Play games with my head? Watch me as I walk away. Play games with my heart? Watch how fast I kick you out of my life completely. Drama belongs on a stage, not in my life. I am not always going to pay attention during an argument. “Sorry” means “**** I messed up, oh well better cover my bases so you don’t get pissed.” Don’t like it if I say it a lot? Sorry. “I apologize” means “I made a big mistake, I feel like an idiot. I really do wish that hadn’t happened.” Learn the difference between the two. Sarcasm is a beautiful thing, and I will push it too far sometimes. I don’t mean it, but it happens. I am just that much of a ****y son of a gun, and that really does suck if you don’t like it.
I won’t remember people’s names that well, so they will have funny or stupid nicknames. Don’t mock it, find it unique. If I talk about my emotions, it means something is bothering me, so shut up and listen. I am a gentleman, don’t read "wussy" or "clingy" into it. Don’t forget I am a man, so sex is a topic I am comfortable with. I have sexual and self-confidence oozing out of every inch of me; it’s ok to be uncomfortable about it. Sex doesn’t happen on the first date unless you want me to think you are a *****. You’re not? Then control yourself. Be a mystery; making out with me within the first 30 minutes you meet me just shows me you have low self-confidence. I have standards for the women in my life; deal with it. Don’t ask what they are, you will know if you meet them by how I act around you.
Put the damn cell phone away when you are out with me. Mom or Dad calls, pick up the phone. Everyone else can wait until we are done going out together. If that person is so important you HAVE to text them, then go be with them instead. Don’t ever threaten me with “I’ll call someone else to pick me up.” Do it that will make my ride home much more peaceful. If all your friends are guys, I won’t like them all. The ones I do like, I don’t see as threats. When you are out with them, don’t call me or text me. I could really care less what you are doing, or what you are going to do because you are out with your friends. Just remember, if it is something you couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me about in the morning, then don’t do it. Do it, and you’re out of my life. Trust is trust, like I said, don’t abuse it. Speaking of other guys, find a girl to talk to them about. Once or twice about them is fine, everything else is just annoying.
If I compliment you on something, it is because you earned it. I am not going to kiss the ground you walk on. Everything is 50-50, push and pull. You want to control a man? Go find a guy with trust or jealously issues. Trust me you can find them, they make up 99% of the male population, but they will probably cheat on you or you will get bored and cheat on them. “I miss you” said rarely means I actually missed you. “I miss you” said a lot means “I don’t trust you, you should be with me.” A gift is a gift and nothing more. Be happy, it means I thought about you today. If I introduce you to my friends, it means I have decided that I want to be serious with you. The only time that is different is if I asked you on a date, and then later on made it a double or group date. That means I don’t know if you are worth it yet, so I am gauging their reactions to you. If I just talk about it, it means I haven’t made up my mind yet where you fit in my life. If I say I trust you, I don’t trust you. Trust is shown, not spoken.
If I ask you if you are having fun, it means I am having a blast and almost forgot you were there. Just checking in on you. If I make a move on you, it is to kiss you. Everything else is NOT a move, no matter how much you think it is. A kiss is my show-stopper, that’s how I seal the deal. Everything else is just flirting. A hug and a kiss on the cheek at the end of the night mean I respect you. My hand on the small of your back rubbing means I am being affectionate. A light touch anywhere else is just me reminding you I am still there. If I say you are a friend, you are a friend. Even if I talk about dating you down the line, how great a boyfriend I would be to you, getting into a relationship with you, or anything else you can think of that involves being more than just friends always remember….you’re a just a close friend. You have to change that, but only if you want it. I am just a big tease otherwise, for me you’re just an option not my priority.
So there you go ladies, my viewpoint on relationships. If you have ever read something online that talked about relationships and guy’s viewpoints on them, they are so generic. I have never found one that fits a lot of guys, both like me and not like me. Above is not just my opinion, it is that of many other guys I have ever talked to or have ever known (and what I have written down). It combines their dating experiences with my dating experiences, without signaling out anyone (because that would just be rude). I call it the “15% Playbook”- 15% of the things you probably always wanted to know about men in general. Only 15% you say? Why, yes, everything else is a mystery, at least it should be. The other 85%, especially for a guy like me is hidden. You want to find out more about it, you know how to find me and what to do."
So this girl I am friends with, but who I do like, was having a bad day. We don't know who it is, but someone sent me and the guy she is interested in dating a nasty IM. After getting livid myself since my information is kept "hidden" on Facebook and I want to know who cracked my information, she texted me that she didn't think we should spend time together for awhile. I said that was fine, just wondering why. She said she had her reasons, so at that point I just said "alright and have fun." I also told her to make it a few weeks since we are in college and our Finals are coming up, and she simply said "Perfect."
Now, she has been texting me ever three hours which I am not answering. The first one was her telling me she read my note (didn't ask her to). The second one was her telling me "and I finally know what you are." The last one, is the most fascinating to me, it said "You are the bad guy pretending to be the good guy." What I want to know is, is she just venting? Am I the source of her anger over this IM issue (my worry is she blames me for it, when I did not do it), or is it the note? Was she pissed after reading this (some of the things I am sure she thinks are about her, when they aren't. None of the note is.)? If so, what do you DJ's recommend I do in this situation?? I apologize for the length of the post.
"What is my viewpoint on relationships and women? You probably didn’t ask, or you probably didn’t want to know, but here it is. I put this disclaimer in that this is both- A) not about anyone specific, and B) some parts are highly satirical, so if it gets you riled up remember….just laugh (I can be a pain in the ass sometimes, I know).
It’s a simple plan, really. I am a man of many faces, you’ll see what I choose to show you. You want my attention? Grab it. You want my time? Earn it. I am a busy man, my time is precious. I am man of simple tastes; you want me to make you a priority, then don’t make me an option. You’re here to impress me. You want my respect? Earn it. You want my trust? Then don’t lie. When you have them, don’t abuse them.
We have two separate lives, get that straight. They will converge where they are meant to. Don’t ever wonder if I am available, find out. I march to the beat of my own drum, either come along or sit along the parade route as I pass you by. Learn to like “I’ll think about it,” because that is my way of saying “You’re worth it; I just haven’t made a decision yet.” When I make a decision, I am sticking with it. I am stubborn, but I am not stupid. No is no. Maybe is no. Yes doesn’t mean you can get whatever you want, it just means I am going along with the plan for now.
I will give you what you need, not what you want. How do you get what you want? Earn it. Don’t like that? Fine then, walk. If I ask you for your opinion, don’t tell me I can’t ever make up my mind. I only asked your opinion to include you in the conversation; I made my choice 20 minutes ago. Silence is only good when you have nothing else to say. Talking a lot is a good thing; just don’t expect me to always say something brilliant. Have I annoyed you? Good, it means I have your attention. I am going to want to take care of you when you get sick, don't abuse it. If you are hurt, I want you to call me, but crying should only be done with me or around me when we are a couple. If I spend multiple days of the week with you, it means I like you (or you are just a really close friend). But I am not committed, that happens when you say to me “I love you.” You cheat, you’re gone. Second chances belong to only those who did something stupid, not something that hurt me.
Don’t try and make me jealous, it won’t happen. Play games with my head? Watch me as I walk away. Play games with my heart? Watch how fast I kick you out of my life completely. Drama belongs on a stage, not in my life. I am not always going to pay attention during an argument. “Sorry” means “**** I messed up, oh well better cover my bases so you don’t get pissed.” Don’t like it if I say it a lot? Sorry. “I apologize” means “I made a big mistake, I feel like an idiot. I really do wish that hadn’t happened.” Learn the difference between the two. Sarcasm is a beautiful thing, and I will push it too far sometimes. I don’t mean it, but it happens. I am just that much of a ****y son of a gun, and that really does suck if you don’t like it.
I won’t remember people’s names that well, so they will have funny or stupid nicknames. Don’t mock it, find it unique. If I talk about my emotions, it means something is bothering me, so shut up and listen. I am a gentleman, don’t read "wussy" or "clingy" into it. Don’t forget I am a man, so sex is a topic I am comfortable with. I have sexual and self-confidence oozing out of every inch of me; it’s ok to be uncomfortable about it. Sex doesn’t happen on the first date unless you want me to think you are a *****. You’re not? Then control yourself. Be a mystery; making out with me within the first 30 minutes you meet me just shows me you have low self-confidence. I have standards for the women in my life; deal with it. Don’t ask what they are, you will know if you meet them by how I act around you.
Put the damn cell phone away when you are out with me. Mom or Dad calls, pick up the phone. Everyone else can wait until we are done going out together. If that person is so important you HAVE to text them, then go be with them instead. Don’t ever threaten me with “I’ll call someone else to pick me up.” Do it that will make my ride home much more peaceful. If all your friends are guys, I won’t like them all. The ones I do like, I don’t see as threats. When you are out with them, don’t call me or text me. I could really care less what you are doing, or what you are going to do because you are out with your friends. Just remember, if it is something you couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me about in the morning, then don’t do it. Do it, and you’re out of my life. Trust is trust, like I said, don’t abuse it. Speaking of other guys, find a girl to talk to them about. Once or twice about them is fine, everything else is just annoying.
If I compliment you on something, it is because you earned it. I am not going to kiss the ground you walk on. Everything is 50-50, push and pull. You want to control a man? Go find a guy with trust or jealously issues. Trust me you can find them, they make up 99% of the male population, but they will probably cheat on you or you will get bored and cheat on them. “I miss you” said rarely means I actually missed you. “I miss you” said a lot means “I don’t trust you, you should be with me.” A gift is a gift and nothing more. Be happy, it means I thought about you today. If I introduce you to my friends, it means I have decided that I want to be serious with you. The only time that is different is if I asked you on a date, and then later on made it a double or group date. That means I don’t know if you are worth it yet, so I am gauging their reactions to you. If I just talk about it, it means I haven’t made up my mind yet where you fit in my life. If I say I trust you, I don’t trust you. Trust is shown, not spoken.
If I ask you if you are having fun, it means I am having a blast and almost forgot you were there. Just checking in on you. If I make a move on you, it is to kiss you. Everything else is NOT a move, no matter how much you think it is. A kiss is my show-stopper, that’s how I seal the deal. Everything else is just flirting. A hug and a kiss on the cheek at the end of the night mean I respect you. My hand on the small of your back rubbing means I am being affectionate. A light touch anywhere else is just me reminding you I am still there. If I say you are a friend, you are a friend. Even if I talk about dating you down the line, how great a boyfriend I would be to you, getting into a relationship with you, or anything else you can think of that involves being more than just friends always remember….you’re a just a close friend. You have to change that, but only if you want it. I am just a big tease otherwise, for me you’re just an option not my priority.
So there you go ladies, my viewpoint on relationships. If you have ever read something online that talked about relationships and guy’s viewpoints on them, they are so generic. I have never found one that fits a lot of guys, both like me and not like me. Above is not just my opinion, it is that of many other guys I have ever talked to or have ever known (and what I have written down). It combines their dating experiences with my dating experiences, without signaling out anyone (because that would just be rude). I call it the “15% Playbook”- 15% of the things you probably always wanted to know about men in general. Only 15% you say? Why, yes, everything else is a mystery, at least it should be. The other 85%, especially for a guy like me is hidden. You want to find out more about it, you know how to find me and what to do."
So this girl I am friends with, but who I do like, was having a bad day. We don't know who it is, but someone sent me and the guy she is interested in dating a nasty IM. After getting livid myself since my information is kept "hidden" on Facebook and I want to know who cracked my information, she texted me that she didn't think we should spend time together for awhile. I said that was fine, just wondering why. She said she had her reasons, so at that point I just said "alright and have fun." I also told her to make it a few weeks since we are in college and our Finals are coming up, and she simply said "Perfect."
Now, she has been texting me ever three hours which I am not answering. The first one was her telling me she read my note (didn't ask her to). The second one was her telling me "and I finally know what you are." The last one, is the most fascinating to me, it said "You are the bad guy pretending to be the good guy." What I want to know is, is she just venting? Am I the source of her anger over this IM issue (my worry is she blames me for it, when I did not do it), or is it the note? Was she pissed after reading this (some of the things I am sure she thinks are about her, when they aren't. None of the note is.)? If so, what do you DJ's recommend I do in this situation?? I apologize for the length of the post.
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