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Old 06-24-2010, 07:37 PM
 
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Ladies,

I was reading something by the author and relationship coach Sylvester Mobley where he talked about getting from a man what we put into ourselves. He basically said that if as a woman we decide not to mature emotionally, develop intellectually, or grow professional then we can't really expect to find a man who has done all of those things. Speaking from personal experience I think we tend to do just that. We look for a man who is good in areas that we are not good in.
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Old 06-25-2010, 12:39 PM
 
Location: In my skin
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Ladies,

I was reading something by the author and relationship coach Sylvester Mobley where he talked about getting from a man what we put into ourselves. He basically said that if as a woman we decide not to mature emotionally, develop intellectually, or grow professional then we can't really expect to find a man who has done all of those things. Speaking from personal experience I think we tend to do just that. We look for a man who is good in areas that we are not good in.
True, a man who is all those things would be too smart to stick with someone who is not.
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Old 06-25-2010, 12:47 PM
 
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Can you clarify your statement. It reads to me that you believe immature, uneducated under-employed women look for men who decided to mature emotionally, develop their intellect (get and education), and grow professionally (have a good job) because they don’t possess these things themselves and are not good at them.
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:11 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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Ladies,

I was reading something by the author and relationship coach Sylvester Mobley where he talked about getting from a man what we put into ourselves. He basically said that if as a woman we decide not to mature emotionally, develop intellectually, or grow professional then we can't really expect to find a man who has done all of those things. Speaking from personal experience I think we tend to do just that. We look for a man who is good in areas that we are not good in.
That's not true. Men give a lot more leeway to a woman they perceive as hot!
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Old 06-26-2010, 12:54 AM
 
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Ladies,

I was reading something by the author and relationship coach Sylvester Mobley where he talked about getting from a man what we put into ourselves. He basically said that if as a woman we decide not to mature emotionally, develop intellectually, or grow professional then we can't really expect to find a man who has done all of those things. Speaking from personal experience I think we tend to do just that. We look for a man who is good in areas that we are not good in.
I don't believe everything I read.
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Old 06-26-2010, 01:10 AM
 
Location: florida
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i dont really think so if you know your not good at it might make some people feel embarrassed or insecure most people want partners to relate to then so they can understand them but not be exactly the same just my
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Old 06-26-2010, 01:29 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Men who are trully mature emotionally, developed intellectually, and lead a professional life are very choosy about which women they will stay with. Attraction, chemistry and excitement felt for a woman does go a long way during the dating phase - but he will only invest himself in a serious relationship with a woman with real substance. A man soon tires of a mature woman who still lives in a codependent, drama-filled, Cinderella world.
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Old 06-26-2010, 01:39 PM
 
Location: Hawaii
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I agree. Wise people seek out mates who are their intellectual, emotional, spiritual equals.

In my opinion, it's important to always be striving for self-improvement and to be your best self. To grow and develop as a individual is a life-long pursuit. So naturally, I am drawn to people who feel the same way. And vice versa.
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Old 06-26-2010, 01:49 PM
 
Location: Duh mountains
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Ladies,

I was reading something by the author and relationship coach Sylvester Mobley where he talked about getting from a man what we put into ourselves. He basically said that if as a woman we decide not to mature emotionally, develop intellectually, or grow professional then we can't really expect to find a man who has done all of those things. Speaking from personal experience I think we tend to do just that. We look for a man who is good in areas that we are not good in.
Self introspection and american females is not usually synonymous. They're more about the blame game. He's not this, and he's not that. They don't realize they're attracting what they deserve. The author is right. Try it. You'll be miles ahead of most american females.
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Old 06-26-2010, 02:15 PM
 
Location: Middle America
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It's not unheard of that in partnerships, people do tend to flock to those who have different strengths...a relationship where two people have complementary skill sets and attributes, not necessarily identical ones, isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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