I bet you all saw the title of this article and thought, “Hmmm, where is she going with this?” Or maybe you saw it and thought, “Well, wait. I think I’m a cool girl! What is she talking about?” Allow me to explain, or rant, if you will:
Have you ever heard a guy say that he really wants a girl friend who he can watch sports with, who’s really girly, who’s not a slut, but is always down to hook up? A girl who eats whatever she wants, has a killer bod, lets him have guy time, and yet shows him enough affection? A girl who looks really pretty without makeup, knows how to get dolled up for a night out, but also doesn’t take too long getting ready? A girl who is always up for a good time, but won’t get too sloppy drunk on the weekends with her friends? A girl who is super smart, but not smarter than him, who doesn’t get jealous enough to be annoying, but jealous enough to let him know she cares? And a guy will absolutely say time after time that he does NOT want a girl who acts needy, but God forbid she’s only acting that way because he isn’t paying her enough attention (rocket science, I know).
Ever notice how all of those above statements are oxy morons? So, you’re telling me you want me to have a killer bod, but if I order a salad at dinner it’s a turn off? Oh, okay. And you also mean to say that you would never date a slut, but the second I don’t jump into bed with you I’m a prude, a tease, etc. Does anybody else think it’s a little illogical that a guy does nothing to get a girl in bed, and she’s supposed to put herself out there and then hopelessly wait the next day for a text from him to appear on her phone that just may never come? Hey, I have an idea! Why don’t you put a little work in to get my trust and mutual respect, and then maybe I’ll CONSIDER getting into bed with you? See, now that’s not so fun for you is it?
Oh, and last but not least, you want me to be super girly, but also know all the rules of football, including conferences, positions, players, which colleges they each attended, and how many times they went to the super bowl? What would your reaction be if I asked you to name all of my makeup products, including which product is used for what, which one goes on first, all of the brand names that provide it, which one is the best, which one if the most expensive, and what famous celebrity endorses it? You would probably look at me like I have five heads. Well, THAT’S how most girls feel about football, so would it kill you to have a little sympathy? And you all said women were impossible to please. In other words guys, you want us to be who you want us to be, where you want us to be, when you want us to be it. Well, pardon me if I cannot be of better service to you.
The point of this article (hopefully) is for girls to realize they need to stop hiding behind this fallacy of a person. We’re so afraid to show our true feelings to a guy because we don’t want him to think…wait for it…that we’re “crazy.” Well, hey mister, if we had plans for a week and you text me saying you think you’re gonna stay in and have a “guys night” then, yes, abso-freaking-lutely am I going to be what you classify as “crazy”.
You see boys, I give you credit for creating this great façade that girls think they’re competing with. Maybe you’re not as stupid as we thought! But it ends here. If I’m mad, I’m gonna act mad, and if I’m hurt, I’m gonna act hurt, and if I’m jealous, I’m sure as hell gonna act jealous because, after all, you probably did something absolutely senseless to make me feel that way. And, the best part is, you will act like you have not even an inkling of WHAT I could possibly be talking about! Hence, us gals end up thinking that maybe, just maybe, we’re overreacting and being “crazy” and in the midst of us overthinking something that is seemingly so obvious and evident, BOOM! You just got away with whatever ludicrous thing you did. But rest assured, the times are changing.
If I haven’t reiterated enough ladies, just be who you are and say how you feel. You should never have to act like you’re okay with something when you’re not just because you’re afraid of being labeled as clingy, needy, or my personal favorite, crazy. If the guy you’re seeing finds you annoying and too needy, then he’s probably really just not that into you anyway, and you should irrevocably kick his ass to the curb.
When a guy truly cares about you, he’ll move mountains for you, and accepting anything less is, in my mind, just utterly absurd. Any guy who is afraid of a strong woman presence in his life if not a man, but a little boy and most certainly not somebody you should show any interest in. The bed truly does feel warmer sleeping alone than it does sleeping with a guy who is manipulating you! But hey, not that I’m bitter…