What I Would (Not) Do If I Were A Guy With A Girlfriend

Tonight's post is inspired by a conversation I had with Mark today, and also by recent life experience. For all of you avid readers out there (in other words, Mark and Laura), I've recently been through a breakup, which has got me thinking a lot about relationships and what guys should and should not do ... ok, to be honest, mostly what they should NOT do.

Brace yourselves - it's a long list!

1. I would not burp or fart loudly and frequently in my girlfriend's presence, or in anyone's presence for that matter. Disgusting bodily gasses are quite the turnoff, and really, it's just a matter of common courtesy.

2. I would be polite towards my girlfriend's friends and family members. After all, if none of the people who are close to your girlfriend like you, you most likely won't last. These people know your girlfriend well and probably have a good idea of what type of guy is a good match for her, and chances are he's not a rude jerk.

3. I would not ignore my girlfriend in social situations including other people.

4. I would not nitpick everything my girlfriend did.

5. I would not insist on always doing what I wanted instead of what my girlfriend wanted. Going out is fun and all, but if my girlfriend preferred a quiet night in, I would say yes to that.

6. I would not constantly talk about how popular/well-endowed/charismatic/athletic I was.

7. I would make sure that my actions matched my words.

8. I would not bully people in front of my girlfriend. Or anyone, ever, because bullying is just wrong in every possible way.

9. I would be considerate when my girlfriend was really exhausted and would not pressure her to do things involving staying up late into the night.

10. I WOULD NOT GO ON DRUNKEN RAMPAGES IN MY GIRLFRIEND'S APARTMENT.

That is all.

-JJ