I was once a boy, now I’m a man. It took me twenty-nine years to get there, but I’ve arrived. It’s more than most men can say.
And that’s because age has nothing to do with being a man. Age is merely a number—actions define who he really is. But here’s the problem—most women spend their time trying to change boys into men.
Well, that ends today. If you’re dating a boy right now, it’s up to you to be a woman and move on with your life.
#1 Boys avoid uncomfortable conversations – men know how to communicate their needs.
Even the best relationships have friction. You’re going to do or say something he doesn’t like—it’s inevitable. Boys are passive aggressive, whereas a mature man will have a productive conversation with you…even if it’s a little awkward.
#2 Boys only want to hook up – men invest their time and energy in the right woman.
There’s a moment in every man’s life when he realizes that being in a relationship makes him significantly happier than chasing “tail” every night. If you’re only hearing from him at 1 a.m. on a Saturday night, he’s not ready to give up his toys. Move on and find yourself a grown man.
#3 Boys will compliment you to get in your pants – men pay compliments because they want you to feel great about yourself.
There’s a huge difference between delivering a compliment to get something and delivering a compliment to give something. Mature men are givers because they know a mature woman will reciprocate.
#4 Boys live day by day – men work hard to build a future for themselves and their woman.
When you’re only focused on making yourself happy, you can party every night and be lazy every day. Once you realize that other people are relying on you, you’re willing to make the sacrifices you need to support your family.
#5 Boys are intimidated by smart women – men are stimulated by them.
If he’s insecure about his own intellect, he won’t risk it with a smart girl. The boy will stay in his comfort zone, whereas a mature man wants the challenge of a smart woman.
#6 Boys make promises they can’t keep – men say it and mean it.
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve ever made was telling a woman I loved her when I didn’t mean it. I was a scared little boy trying to make a girl happy. A mature man will tell a woman how he feels when he feels it. And if it’s not there, he won’t make it up.
#7 Boys avoid any chance of rejection – men face their fears and go for it.
Here’s the thing, both men and boys hate getting rejected—no matter who you are, rejection sucks. The only difference is that a mature man will push through his fears and go for it anyway because you’re worth it.
#8 Boys don’t set priorities – a man realizes what’s most important and makes you a priority.
A mature man wants to spend his time with the people he cares about. And if he’s dating you, he cares about you. He will want to be with you and only you.
#9 Boys put you down – men encourage and support you.
Scared little boys will try to drag a woman down with them as a defense mechanism. A mature man understands that he will grow as a man if his woman is growing as a woman.
This article was originally published on Adam’s blog.
Written by: Adam LoDolce
Whoever wrote this is either a girl or a boy, definitely not mature. Being a real man has nothing to do with a different style of interation with women. In fact, one doees not need a woman to be a man.
this guy is getting it together.i married two boys, both of whom are now over 65 and still not men..
Very true!
Sarah Geiger
Pleeeeze .!
guess we know where that leaves our repub candidate!
i married two men who turned out to have the maturity of six year old toddlers. they will never grow up.
I think its a sign that you aro boy if you have to tell yourself you are a man. Man does what is neccesary, no matter the consequences. Man is willing to stand up, kill, and to be killed for his beliefs.
i have been stuck with spoilt babies for so many years.a man does not need to question his maturity, he has confidence in it.
i married two supposed men, who never matured beyond the five year old sulky tantrum stage.. talk about toys out of the pram rages.!!!!!!!
Mine two husbands were about 5 years old emotionally!
I wonder why I do this to myself!!
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Which article are you reading? Lol!
Well said John, exactly what i was about to say
and not to write “but I’ve arrived. It’s more than most men can say”