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15 Signs That You Are Dating a Boy…Not a Man

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Elon chapter.

A man wants a woman who is intelligent, grounded and supportive with the same values. A boy wants a girl who is hot, wild and exciting.

 

A man knows a good woman when he meets one and will take initiative to get to know her. A boy may make an attempt, but gives up before really trying.

 

If a man invites you to dinner he will pay for the dinner, and if you invite him, he will at least try to pay it. A boy will divide the bill by the things each of them ate, even thought he ate half your food.

 

A man is there when you need a shoulder to cry on, while a boy is nowhere to be found.

 

A man is punctual, and if he’s late he will let you know. A boy arrives an hour late because he lost track of time playing video games.

 

A man doesn’t mind that hanging out with your friends, while the boy gets mad and jealous, especially if you are hanging out with boy friends. A man trust you.

 

A man has the courage to have uncomfortable conversations. He is honest with his intentions and lets people know where they stand. A boy avoids, he ignores confrontation or any talks about feelings.

 

 

A man doesn’t take himself too serious while a boy doesn’t like jokes.

 

A man thinks beyond and about his future and works toward it.  A boy doesn’t think beyond after his day, he thinks of what he is doing at the moment and the farther he is thinking about is what bar to go in the weekend.

 

A man knows how to answer to, “Do I look fat in this?” (The answer is always “NO.”) A boy has the ability to screw things up.

 

A man would spend time with your friends and family. A boy says he is “not ready for that.

 

A man has his opinions of where to go for dinner. A boy says, “Pick you” and then argues about everywhere you say.

 

A man is an attentive lover and knows that both are important in the time of sex. A boy is not attentive and only wants to be pleased.

 

A real man will put effort to the relationship; a boy only wants one thing from a woman.

 

A real man will make you want to be the best version of yourself, without changing who you really are. A boy doesn’t really care who you are or your best version.

 

 

 

 

 

Elon University Class of 2016San Juan, Puerto Rico