Tattoos, Cigarettes, & Shoes
I recently had dinner with a group of friends when the topic of dating came up. One of the men mentioned how he was finding it hard to meet lady-like women. I challenged him on this because I know plenty of lady-like women who are sophisticated and classy. How is it that he manages to not to meet them in Atlanta?
He tells me that a lot of women have an image of sophistication but when you get a closer look, they have tattoos and they smoke, which apparently isn’t lady-like behavior at all. I’m sure we all have our preferences in dating, but do you think judging a person by their tattoos and smoking habits is fair?
I think it goes deeper then judging a book by its cover. One of the women at the table said that she actually checks out a man’s shoes. When I asked her what a person’s shoes says about them, she said that it lets you know how much they care about appearance. Now, what does that have to do with character? She never truly correlated the two, in my opinion.
I have said it before, but we have ridiculous reasons for ruling out a potential mate. Are tattoos, smoking, and shoes legitimate reasons to pass on someone? What is the most superficial, ridiculous reason you dumped someone? Have you changed your ways since then? Do you still rule people out because of something somewhat trivial?
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Poppa Grande
October 23rd, 2009
4:59 pm
Elijah…
Isiah didn’t put it in a book for the whole world to know either.
Once again, I am not an Isiah fan. However, I know female gossip crap when I see/hear it.
SexyCool - Walking on sunshine. Dancing on air.
October 23rd, 2009
4:59 pm
For Real – How many pumps a minute are you averaging over there?
IWLDLIKE2DATE
October 23rd, 2009
5:00 pm
Everyone have a great weekend!
@ Professor – It sounds like you need to put new batteries in your vibrator. Maybe your attitude would be better. Here I am sending you a coupon for some Duracell the long lasting and rechargeable kind=) (My gift)
Leggs
October 23rd, 2009
5:00 pm
@Prof – guess our posts crossed in the mail. As you can see, 4:56 answers your 4:57.
Ms. Main
October 23rd, 2009
5:01 pm
Oh my
SexyCool - I'm his SuperStar!
October 23rd, 2009
5:02 pm
MND just sent me part of the lyrics to Usher’s Superstar. I will now be heading home to pull out my Confessions cd and blast it until the neighbors call the cops.
It is now muscato time…or apple martinis…will decide when I get home.
Dueces!!!
Professor still in timeout
October 23rd, 2009
5:02 pm
IWLDLIKE2DATE=play with myself on the weekend because no dude will (while I recite my wack poems)
…have a great evening all
Dream_n
October 23rd, 2009
5:04 pm
OMG.. I nice comedic start to a relaxing weekend..
Be Safe Everyone
i'm swiss
October 23rd, 2009
5:04 pm
Elijah ....
October 23rd, 2009
5:06 pm
Professor…Stop it right now!
Super C. You are expecting too much if we are still going if I give you more then 60 pumps!
But I can make those 60 pumps last for 3 minutes!
Leggs
October 23rd, 2009
5:07 pm
Everyone, thank you for the laughter this afternoon. Didn’t it feel good?
SexyCool - I'm his SuperStar!
October 23rd, 2009
5:08 pm
That three minute performance better have had a helluva an opening act.
czBrat
October 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
Yes Leggs, it certainly did!
Great Weekend ALL!!
BETTY
October 23rd, 2009
5:11 pm
I think when I was younger I did not pay attention to certain things, but since I am older, I know what I will exccept and deal with from any man, now here is the list, bad breath smelly body, cussing when we are talking, to me that is just disrespectful, no job, no income, sleep the min he sits down, and come to my house expecting a free home cooked meal every time he comes over.
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Devildog
October 25th, 2009
9:43 am
Ladies, it’s easy. Find yourself a Marine. Only thing you’ll have to deal with is we’re all a bit insane.
katz m. eow
October 25th, 2009
11:35 am
teef! da bee gotta hab teef!
Justine
October 26th, 2009
1:58 pm
Just seeing this….I’m not sure about judging someone based on tat’s or shoes, but smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the nation, and secondhand smoke is a leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease. Not necessarily as a judge of character (well…someone is choosing to put your health at risk by smoking around you), but still a consideration if you want the relationship to last….if you know what I mean.
Justine
October 26th, 2009
2:03 pm
Oh…and I forgot….smoking is linked to erectile dysfunction. ‘nough said.