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Is it possible to become a 'real man' quick and painless?

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Real man:

-Takes responsibility for his actions
-Stands for what he believes in
-Lets everyone know where he stands on issues
-Follows modern codes of chivalry

Just my opinion there.
 
if you want to get psychological, women want the alpha male, the leader of the pack. just somehow try to be that! honestly, make a move. it works for me, since women want to be told to do, or are too shy to ask. Pick one and run with it. It works with me.
 
Originally posted by: Booster
That's it, now I think I know why I got problems with women. Having read a lot of stuff on this topic, I've come to realize what I look like in a woman's eyes. Yes, I'm an OK guy, but not more than that and that appears to be insufficient to be successful. I seem to lack SA, almost completely (even though I got a rather notable, but not fat, bottom, it seems to be of the wrong kind).
The eternal question is - now what? Can I start looking attractive quick and painless? Of course, I suspect most will tell me to work out, but I already do, no this isn't quick and painless for sure.
Anything else that could raise one's attractiveness?

You should ask a woman that you can trust for advice. Someone who will be straight-up with you, and who is willing to help you out. I don't think this question can be answered by anyone who doesn't know you Not very helpful, I know, sorry.
 
Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
if you want to get psychological, women want the alpha male, the leader of the pack. just somehow try to be that! honestly, make a move. it works for me, since women want to be told to do, or are too shy to ask. Pick one and run with it. It works with me.

I'm very glad that it works with you, but it doesn't mean it would work with me. Who knows? Maybe you do look like a real man?
 
Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
if you want to get psychological, women want the alpha male, the leader of the pack. just somehow try to be that! honestly, make a move. it works for me, since women want to be told to do, or are too shy to ask. Pick one and run with it. It works with me.

I have to disagree with that. Some women want to be the alpha male.
 
You should ask a woman that you can trust for advice. Someone who will be straight-up with you, and who is willing to help you out. I don't think this question can be answered by anyone who doesn't know you Not very helpful, I know, sorry.

Why do you need to be sorry? You don't have to be helpful and I don't expect that. I just wanted to chat. Of course, if you like you can smack me (only in this thread, hopefully) for posting out of my bottom not caring of anyone's feelings who would read this. Well
 
Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Real man:

-Takes responsibility for his actions
-Stands for what he believes in
-Lets everyone know where he stands on issues
-Follows modern codes of chivalry

Just my opinion there.
Bingo - except I'd change "modern codes" to "gentlemen's code".

Being a real man is the willingness to die for whatever you believe in, be it justice, liberty, or the safety of your family; being a real man is not picking fights to look tough, but rather to choose your words and actions so that those you care for are safe; being a real man means taking all the blame for your actions and not a whit less; being a real man means tender care and love for a lifetime; being a real man means jumping out onto the street to save a child with nary a thought for your own self-preservation.

EDIT: The ability to call up Rambo-like behaviour when called for is a big plus!
 
Originally posted by: Howard
<blockquote>quote:
<hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>Chaotic42</b></i>
Real man:

-Takes responsibility for his actions
-Stands for what he believes in
-Lets everyone know where he stands on issues
-Follows modern codes of chivalry

Just my opinion there.<hr></blockquote>
Bingo - except I'd change "modern codes" to "gentlemen's code".

Being a real man is the willingness to die for whatever you believe in, be it justice, liberty, or the safety of your family; being a real man is not picking fights to look tough, but rather to choose your words and actions so that those you care for are safe; being a real man means taking all the blame for your actions and not a whit less; being a real man means tender care and love for a lifetime; being a real man means jumping out onto the street to save a child with nary a thought for your own self-preservation.

EDIT: The ability to call up Rambo-like behaviour when called for is a big plus!


Wow....
 
Originally posted by: Howard
<blockquote>quote:
<hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>Chaotic42</b></i>
Real man:

-Takes responsibility for his actions
-Stands for what he believes in
-Lets everyone know where he stands on issues
-Follows modern codes of chivalry

Just my opinion there.<hr></blockquote>
Bingo - except I'd change "modern codes" to "gentlemen's code".

Being a real man is the willingness to die for whatever you believe in, be it justice, liberty, or the safety of your family; being a real man is not picking fights to look tough, but rather to choose your words and actions so that those you care for are safe; being a real man means taking all the blame for your actions and not a whit less; being a real man means tender care and love for a lifetime; being a real man means jumping out onto the street to save a child with nary a thought for your own self-preservation.

EDIT: The ability to call up Rambo-like behaviour when called for is a big plus!

But you're talking of moral and religious qualities. I possess some of those, but it doesn't help me. I feel I'm about to fail completely in this department and quite frankly, I'm scared.

 
Originally posted by: Booster
<blockquote>quote:
<hr>You should ask a woman that you can trust for advice. Someone who will be straight-up with you, and who is willing to help you out. I don't think this question can be answered by anyone who doesn't know you Not very helpful, I know, sorry. <hr></blockquote>

Why do you need to be sorry? You don't have to be helpful and I don't expect that. I just wanted to chat. Of course, if you like you can smack me (only in this thread, hopefully) for posting out of my bottom not caring of anyone's feelings who would read this. Well

Hey, post whatever you want. God know everyone else does...😉

Sounds to me like you're getting discouraged. There's nothing wrong with trying to improve what's on the outside, but it's the inside that counts. When you meet the right gal, she'll see what she's looking for.
 
Sounds to me like you're getting discouraged. There's nothing wrong with trying to improve what's on the outside, but it's the inside that counts. When you meet the right gal, she'll see what she's looking for.

Damn, that never happened to me. At this rate when I meet the right person I'll be 80 or so. The worst thing is that makes me feel a loser (I mean lack of a woman). Other people I know all have someone, but not me. Maybe I just don't want to think of myself as a complete loser when I try to find someone, maybe it's just a bad habit, I don't really know. There were some girls I liked a lot, however it didn't turn out. Hope I'll work this out somehow, maybe at least one on one with myself. Make something up, deceive myself, just not to feel like a complete trash.
 
Originally posted by: Booster
<blockquote>quote:
<hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>Howard</b></i>
<blockquote>quote:
<hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>Chaotic42</b></i>
Real man:

-Takes responsibility for his actions
-Stands for what he believes in
-Lets everyone know where he stands on issues
-Follows modern codes of chivalry

Just my opinion there.<hr></blockquote>
Bingo - except I'd change "modern codes" to "gentlemen's code".

Being a real man is the willingness to die for whatever you believe in, be it justice, liberty, or the safety of your family; being a real man is not picking fights to look tough, but rather to choose your words and actions so that those you care for are safe; being a real man means taking all the blame for your actions and not a whit less; being a real man means tender care and love for a lifetime; being a real man means jumping out onto the street to save a child with nary a thought for your own self-preservation.

EDIT: The ability to call up Rambo-like behaviour when called for is a big plus!<hr></blockquote>

But you're talking of <i>moral and religious</i> qualities. I possess <i>some</i> of those, but it doesn't help me. I feel I'm about to fail completely in this department and quite frankly, I'm scared.
There is nothing related to religion in my previous post, but yes, those would some of the ethics of "real men", and I think you're still confused regarding the meaning of a real man.

PS: Don't be scared.
 
Originally posted by: Booster
<blockquote>quote:
<hr>Sounds to me like you're getting discouraged. There's nothing wrong with trying to improve what's on the outside, but it's the inside that counts. When you meet the right gal, she'll see what she's looking for. <hr></blockquote>

Damn, that never happened to me. At this rate when I meet the right person I'll be 80 or so.

Well, I would image that girls are few in Antartica. 😉
 
So, to finish this, I'll add that it's the feeling that something went horribly wrong that makes me think of it. When I'm at work I sit at the table and sometimes, closer to the end of the day, I think that I just can't take it any more. I want to break out and change my life, to find a woman and all. But I can't do it no matter how hard I try. It seemed possible, but when I knock on those doors they're all closed.

Well, I guess enough with this thread. It's turning into something completely different.
 
Originally posted by: Booster
So, to finish this, I'll add that it's the feeling that something went horribly wrong that makes me think of it. When I'm at work I sit at the table and sometimes, closer to the end of the day, I think that I just can't take it any more. I want to break out and change my life, to find a woman and all. But I can't do it no matter how hard I try. It seemed possible, but when I knock on those doors they're all closed.

Well, I guess enough with this thread. It's turning into something completely different.

So break out. When you're happy with your life, it shows. Nobody wants to be with someone miserable.
 
Originally posted by: Booster
So, to finish this, I'll add that it's the feeling that something went horribly wrong that makes me think of it. When I'm at work I sit at the table and sometimes, closer to the end of the day, I think that I just can't take it any more. I want to break out and change my life, to find a woman and all. But I can't do it no matter how hard I try. It seemed possible, but when I knock on those doors they're all closed.

Well, I guess enough with this thread. It's turning into something completely different.
Maybe you're looking for companionship instead.
 
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