Put your foot down
One of the frustrating things about the dating scene is dealing with disrespect. It seems inevitable that you run into that person who is inconsiderate, inexperienced, or flat out clueless. You would think that the older we get, the less likely we are to meet this type of person. Sadly, that is not always the case and then you have to put your foot down.
If a guy has some bad behavior that is unacceptable to me, I always wonder how he has managed to get away with it. I mean, all the women he dated never told him when he was being a jerk? Have you ever met or dated someone who was unaware of their bad dating behavior? Did you call them out on it? How did they respond.
Are you guilty of any behaviors that others have called out before? I once had a guy call me out on being late all the time. He finally had to put his foot down and let me know that he wouldn’t tolerate it anymore. So much for being fashionably late! He saw it as disrespectful and he let me know. I quickly corrected that problem and now I am always on time or early for dates
How do you put your foot down or call someone out without alienating them?
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THE INFAMOUS DK
May 28th, 2009
4:45 pm
Rell – You know I found it works best if I’m just there to put down the plastic.. Let her pick out what she wants while I just chill off to the side. You know they love to let other babes see that plastic drop from his pocket and he’s not tripping. Not even paying attention actually except for the obligatory.. “You like nice Honey” And of course grab the bags when ya’ll leave. But again that was for ex-wifey when we were cool..
mytw♥tatas
May 28th, 2009
4:46 pm
W8 Won’t Be Long Now… So Divas do their own dirty work these days? Who knew I was one and that the title means nothing at all! P.S. Clearly the boxcutter scenario was hypothetical. You scurred?
AmazonRed™
May 28th, 2009
4:46 pm
ARed – The lady that does my braiding is form Senegal. I really like her work!
Uh…okay.
I’ll let him know maybe they are cousins… 
kimmie
May 28th, 2009
4:46 pm
W8 – Okay, you got my mind racing with the weekend plans. My SO kids are going to Florida for 2 whole weeks this summer, so it will definitely be ON!
DK & Jamoca – Thanks, I love Anthony Hamilton – getting that today!
Jamoca
May 28th, 2009
4:46 pm
SCool – I second that!…a little LOL…but I sorry, it’s still the ish tho…love it!
Poppa Grande
May 28th, 2009
4:47 pm
W8
I was just kiddin’ about the vitaminwater commercial.
Football season really needs to get here or I am going to mess around and be in a relationship.
I am ready for football too. I am more a college fan and I can’t wait for Florida/Tennessee. Will Kiffin and Meyer even meet after the game on the field? That will be a sight.
Cemeeli
May 28th, 2009
4:49 pm
Dang – SexyCool! Imma keep myself over from round shhhead convo. You seem as if you wanna give him a new song something that will require a visit to rehab, maybe.
j/k
SexyCool
May 28th, 2009
4:49 pm
Jamoca – guuurrrlll, we are so >>>>HERE<<<< on THAT. LOL
Poppa Grande
May 28th, 2009
4:50 pm
Mrs. PG is a bigger fan than I am of football, though. She actually gets mad when her teams lose. Last year she broke a vase when Buffalo lost late in a game.
She is super competitive from her days of gymnastics.
THE INFAMOUS DK
May 28th, 2009
4:51 pm
Holla at ya’ll later. I’m off to a t-ball coaching meeting..
Jamoca
May 28th, 2009
4:51 pm
Tatas – You know him scurred!!!…you see he knows better than to spit that mess over in these parts. Jamo shuts it all down! Jamoca’s now doing Lil’ Moca’s evil genius laugh….Aaaaahhhhaaaahaaaa
Kimmie – you all have a wonderful trip! Yes girl…bump that, naw blast it! I love the beat too. lol
Melo
May 28th, 2009
4:52 pm
Melo – He was some kind of smart guy, into architect made a good bit of change.
looks like he wld be the type of proffsnal to make it big in africa.U sure he dont have more over there?? Architects arent that many in so many parts/cntries in africa so they command good loot.
He may be into some bizz or hes hiding sme from the american wife.
I hate to snithc on him,im getting a rep now on the blog>
Cemeeli
May 28th, 2009
4:53 pm
Kimmie – Don’t let Anthony give you a “new look”. He does a hellava job setting the mood.
You know Raqi left her baby dust over there by the front door.
-W8©
May 28th, 2009
4:55 pm
@My2- You need to speak up cuz I cant hear you..lol
@Kimmie- Set that weekend up right for you and your man
@PG- I like College better than Pro also…they are hungrier in my eyes
Melo
May 28th, 2009
4:55 pm
She’s very active as the grandmother. I guess she feels obligated since her son left them like that
there is more tho the story,seems
Sexxycool,SMDAH.I got no words.
DJ Sniper
May 28th, 2009
4:55 pm
Man, ya’ll ain’t never lied about football season! Once the NBA playoffs are done, imma be going thru sports withdrawal until training camp starts. I’m excited about my Falcons for 2009! I don’t have a particular college team; I just flip through all the channels and watch whatever game holds my attention.
kimmie
May 28th, 2009
4:56 pm
Cee – You bad girl, spreading Raqi’s dust around!LOL!!
Jamoca – Thanks, I know I’ll have a good time, but the kids are going to Florida with aunt & cousins. Me & boo will have the house all to ourselves for 2 weeks!!LOL!!
kimmie
May 28th, 2009
4:57 pm
Loves me some college football too! Yeah, they are hungrier!LOL!!
Jamoca
May 28th, 2009
4:57 pm
okay…here’s a personal favorite of mine…you all enjoy. G’nite my people.
Let me be patient let me be kind
Make me unselfish without being blind
Though I may suffer Ill envy it not
And endure what comes
Cause hes all that I got and
Tell him…
Tell him I need him [yeah]
Tell him I love him [tell him]
And itll be alright
*background singing* telll himmm be alright be alright
Tell him tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
Itll be alright
Now I may have faith to make mountains fall
But if I lack love then I am nothin at all
I can give away everything I possess
But left without love then I have no happiness
I know Im imperfect [i know Im imperfect]
& not without sin [& not without sin]
But now that Im older all childish things end
And tell him…
Tell him I need him [yeah]
Tell him I love him [tell him]
And itll be alright
*background singing* telll himmm be alright be alright
Tell him tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
Itll be alright
Bridge
Ill never be jealous
And I wont be too kind
Cause love is not boastful
Oooh and loveis not loud
Tell him I need him
Tell him I love him
Everythings gonna be alright [w/ adlibs]
Oooh oooh yeah yeah aww yeah
Now I may have wisdom and knowledge on earth
But if I speak wrong then what is it worth?
See what we now know is nothing compared
To the love that was shown when our lives were spared
And tell him…
Tell him I need him [yeah]
Tell him I love him [tell him]
And itll be alright, be alright
In the night time, in the morning, in the evenin’ baybeh..
Cemeeli
May 28th, 2009
4:58 pm
PoppaG – Mrs G. broke a vase cause it was the best thing to do instead of punching someone (you) cause you all laid back, chillin.
-W8©
May 28th, 2009
4:59 pm
@DJ- I’m excited about the Falcons also..be a fan since the early 80’s but I’m Georgia down..Hawks,Braves,Falcons, Bulldogs..ride or die..for life…I am an absolute UGA Fanatic and i’m not ashamed of it..lol
@PG- The Vol?Gator game is going to be something else..I sitll haven’t figured Kiffin out…and as a Bulldog you already know I hate everything Gator
AmazonRed™
May 28th, 2009
5:00 pm
I’m loving reading that so many folks prefer college FB over the pros. Keeps me employed.
Jamoca
May 28th, 2009
5:00 pm
Kimmie – That’s even betta.
Cemeeli
May 28th, 2009
5:00 pm
Kimmie – I’m jus sayin’….jus sayin’. For the betterment of your belly.
-W8©
May 28th, 2009
5:01 pm
@Kimmie- Do you still go to Homecoming? I think last year was my final year going for awhile
-W8©
May 28th, 2009
5:02 pm
@Ared- what do you do?
AmazonRed™
May 28th, 2009
5:05 pm
W8 – I work in sports marketing, but our clients are mainly colleges, bowl games and the NCAA.
-W8©
May 28th, 2009
5:05 pm
G’bye yall
It’s 5 in the mornin’
And I’m up havin’ phone sex with you, you (so horny, so horny)
And now I’m on the hotline
Over here lustin’ for you, you (so horny, so horny)
Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk about you and me
Let’s talk about bubbles in the tub, let’s talk about makin’ love
Let’s talk about you on top, or me goin’ down
Let’s have a little phone sex baby, on the hotline
On the hotline, the sun ain’t up but, I had to call ya
‘Cause I’m home alone lustin’ fo’ ya
I’m in my room, nothin’ but a towel on
Take them granny panties off put a thong on
I love it when I hear ya moan
You got that sexy tone, that turns ya boy on
You in a complete norther city on the fan line with nothin’ but a baby tee on
You the kinda girl that’s sexy in some boxer shorts
I’m the kinda playa that make you ride it like a Porsche
Yeah, I met you on myspace
Now I’m ’bout to fly you out to my place, in the mornin’