A Public Service Announcement

Happy happy Friday peoples!! The weekend is almost here…and that’s a good thing. I do have some business left over from yesterday that I need to take care of. This one goes out to the Typical Girl that posted late last night:

How to Attract a Man

(note: These are only suggestions and I highly encourage creativity. Also, I didn’t write these…arrg matey…but I’ll add my input when necessary.)

1. Appearances do count. (For example, don’t look like you’ve just rolled out of bed…but don’t dress for the red light district. Please leave something for the imagination. You’ll get way more respect from a guy if you don’t dress like a sororistute. However, dressing down too much will make you, “one of the guys.” It sounds difficult but I promise you there is a healthy balance and most girls I know pull this off very well (props). Also, see Tip #6.)

2. Give him a reason to think about you. Wear a lingering fragrance that haunts his memory, soft clothes that he yearns to touch, a smile that he can’t get out of his mind.

3. Flirt with him by sending silent signals of your interest through body language. (For example, a soft touch to the arm while you are talking, constant eye contact, smiles, etc…)

4. Make him feel like he’s the most important person in the world by focusing your full attention on him. Listen intently to what he has to say, and respond with respect for his opinions. (Keywords: respect his opinions. It’s ok to agree to disagree, but don’t force your point of view down my throat.)

5. Let him know you’re different from all the rest. Emphasize your originality through your appearance, personality, intelligence and behavior. Don’t try to pretend that you’re anyone other than yourself. (I can stress this one enough. I’ll take a girl with character any day over one that’s been cookie cut from society. Especially a woman that will stand up for her Christian beliefs.)

6. Leave a little something to the imagination. Don’t bare all or tell all immediately. An air of mystery can be provocative and appealing to a man. (I do enjoy a good challenge. Your appearance and body language may catch his attention, but it takes personality and charm to sustain a man’s interest.)

7. Take us to a game and pay someone to flash, “I’ve got the hots for you.” on the scoreboard during the half time game show or seventh inning stretch. (I kid, I kid).

And you’re right when you say “No amount of book reading will ever be able to help women on this topic.” Every man is different and we each notice different things. I highly recommend reading ‘The Five Love Languages’. It won’t tell you everything that you need to know, but you’ll at least have an idea on where to start. Take me for example: Quality Time is my primary love language. So if you take time out of your busy schedule to do something with me, that I’ll fo’ sho’ notice. My secondary is Physical Touch. For those of you see that me on a regular basis, you can count on one thing: getting a hug from me. By knowing those two things, you can tailor your flirting to your man you’ve got in the crosshairs.

You know, the more I think about it the more I believe that could be part of the problem. Let’s say that a woman likes getting Acts of Service but the guy likes receiving Words of Affirmation. If she’s doing Acts of Service for him and he’s telling her Words of Affirmation, they may never realize they are doing things for each other. For example, I like to give little gifts (Gift Giving) every now and then to say “I’m thinking about you.” but I don’t handle receiving gifts very well.

Something to think about.

In other news, don’t forget about the Men’s Prayer Breakfast tomorrow morning at the CCF House at 9:00 AM. Ladies, have a good time at your retreat…where ever ya’ll are going. Also, Crossbridge will be having our first Discovering Crossbridge Saturday night at 6:00 PM. Please contact me for more info if you are interested. Also, rumor has it that my parents will be attending Crossbridge and CCF on Sunday. Let the good times roll!

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My oldest nephew Jackson – Yesterday I went over to see them on my lunch break. While I was there, he disappeared for a few minutes and came back without a shirt and FSU written on his chest. Apparently he had used his mom’s makeup to show his school pride. He gets mucho props for writing it correctly on across his chest and for doing the war chant/chop. Pardon me while I wipe a tear from my eye…
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Have a good weekend peeps and remember: “Never date a woman whose father calls her ‘Princess.’ Chances are she believes it. ” – Anonymous

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