Topic: Proper Men's virtues
senrik's photo
Wed 02/11/15 01:57 PM
Being a man is about more than just scoring with women, game scores and big mans toys. It is also about responsibility. I always say to people what my philosophy in life is: Take what you do seriously, but don't take yourself seriously. But after reflection, I realize that this is really a basic traditional man's value.
Consider the implication:
Take what you do seriously.... what that means:
Make promises that you will keep.
Honor your word.
Be accountable.
Work hard, work smart. Get real things done.
Respect others.
Have virtues and values.

But don't take yourself seriously....
Be modest.
Don't assume that the world, or anyone in it, owes you anything.
Don't assume you know everything, listen without prejudice.

When you keep to these words, women tend to be more responsive... Even when you tell them these words. Its because what you've done is tell them you are committed to being a man.... What's your opinion?

mikey5360's photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:12 PM
Uhh huh...cheers man...welcome and good luck...drinker

Datwasntme's photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:12 PM
all depends on the female <shrug>
best wishes on your hunt

isaac_dede's photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:16 PM

all depends on the female <shrug>
best wishes on your hunt


I completely disagree, I think that it takes confidence to laugh at yourself, and ti not take yourself seriously. ...

EVERY woman I've talked to always says they want a guy with confidence, but not arrogance. ...

I've yet to meet a woman who says they are looking for an insecure, self-doubting man who is unable to make a decision. ...not saying that those women aren't out there somewhere. ...just saying I've yet to meet one

senrik's photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:33 PM

all depends on the female <shrug>
best wishes on your hunt


Maybe there are some women that are looking for something with no commitment. My gut though, tells me that most women aren't. I'm thinking they are actually looking for a guy who means what they say, is willing to respect them, but doesn't have a chip on their shoulder either.

If you subscribe to the notion of a better class of women, well, being a better class of man will help you to pursue that better class of women.

and even if you don't, you can still be a better man, while still being yourself. disciplined without being boring.

senrik's photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:48 PM
Edited by senrik on Wed 02/11/15 02:50 PM

You forgot the one about brown-nosing women with posts about how much virtue one has

Dude,

Virtue is a goal, not a destination. Perfect virtue is unobtainable. People try for ourselves, not for some woman. Otherwise its just another pickup line, one that is too easy to catch.

I'm the first to admit I'm not perfect. and I am fine with saying that publicly. I don't need to seek approval from women for these things. Again, don't take yourself too seriously. :)

Edit: In the time between I wrote this and posting, the source was deleted. Oops.

no photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:49 PM
Personally I've never felt the need to prove I'm a good guy or anything else.
I think it's creepy when people do

TBRich's photo
Wed 02/11/15 02:55 PM

Personally I've never felt the need to prove I'm a good guy or anything else.
I think it's creepy when people do


I believe this was the point of my deleted post, only said nicer

no photo
Wed 02/11/15 03:00 PM


Personally I've never felt the need to prove I'm a good guy or anything else.
I think it's creepy when people do


I believe this was the point of my deleted post, only said nicer

laugh
Was that you, I tried to be a little more diplomatic

no photo
Wed 02/11/15 04:14 PM
Of course quality women want quality men. We already know this. The question is where are those women and where are those men? I keep looking (for a quality man) but I couldn't find it.

Dodo_David's photo
Wed 02/11/15 04:22 PM
Quality men and quality women tend to end up together.
So, if you want quality, then be quality.

HoneyFly's photo
Wed 02/11/15 10:28 PM
What's your opinion?


Still searching cause I am a total f-up when it comes to this stuff.

Conrad_73's photo
Thu 02/12/15 02:22 AM

Being a man is about more than just scoring with women, game scores and big mans toys. It is also about responsibility. I always say to people what my philosophy in life is: Take what you do seriously, but don't take yourself seriously. But after reflection, I realize that this is really a basic traditional man's value.
Consider the implication:
Take what you do seriously.... what that means:
Make promises that you will keep.
Honor your word.
Be accountable.
Work hard, work smart. Get real things done.
Respect others.
Have virtues and values.

But don't take yourself seriously....
Be modest.
Don't assume that the world, or anyone in it, owes you anything.
Don't assume you know everything, listen without prejudice.

When you keep to these words, women tend to be more responsive... Even when you tell them these words. Its because what you've done is tell them you are committed to being a man.... What's your opinion?

Man,you either are serious,or you ain't!
Can't have it both ways!
Can't consider yourself a Zero,and at the same time being a Value!spock

Goofball73's photo
Thu 02/12/15 06:26 AM
Well.....fifty shades of grey has changed the game. laugh