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Old 06-01-2012, 11:42 AM
 
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Men want looks, women want masculine men who act like men. neither one is a conscious choice and neither should be criticized for it.
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Old 06-01-2012, 11:52 AM
 
Location: State of Transition
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A guy I used to work with recently announced his engagement to a Megan Fox lookalike that I used to run across a few years ago. They've been together less than 6 months, she has FOUR children by 3 different men and she's only 26 and she's a nutso with at least 2 restraining orders against her (that I know of...) and at least 2 DUIs under her belt. He's a great guy who owns a local business, makes good money and is an absolutely sweetheart. But hey... at least she's hot!
This is insane! This poor guy is throwing his life away. He could be having a nice life with a really great woman. I wonder if maybe he grew up with drama in the home, so he feels comfortable with drama...? I guess this is what they mean by "love is blind".
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Old 06-01-2012, 11:55 AM
 
Location: Up in the air
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This is insane! This poor guy is throwing his life away. He could be having a nice life with a really great woman. I wonder if maybe he grew up with drama in the home, so he feels comfortable with drama...? I guess this is what they mean by "love is blind".
When I asked him why he was with her, in the very beginning of their 'relationship' he said 'Well.... look at her!'. After that, I realized he was a lost cause and moved on before she slapped a restraining order on me for talking to him.
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Old 06-01-2012, 12:00 PM
 
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When I asked him why he was with her, in the very beginning of their 'relationship' he said 'Well.... look at her!'.
This is how Richard Gere felt about supermodel Cindy Crawford when he married her. He lived to regret that. The marriage didn't last long, and she wasn't even a nut job. Some guys live and learn. Some don't.
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Old 06-01-2012, 12:02 PM
 
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Wow. Good question. I've dated men who admitted to me they stayed with women who were crazy and/or who they knew they wouldn't be with long term or marry because they were really attractive. No guy could ever be so attractive I'd stick around through cheating and kids with multiple women. I honestly think some people enjoy being treated like crap and that goes for both men and women. It's some kind of challenge to them to see if they change the other person or maybe they think they don't deserve any better. Who knows.
Some people like crazy and no amount of others pointing out how unfit the partner is will work. Hot or not , some people have to be shown by cheating or other bad behavior ,until then , they put up with a lot. Sex factors in too.
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Old 06-01-2012, 12:03 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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There is an acquaintance of mine, who used to date one of my really good guy friends. The two of them had a son together accidentally, when she was 21. The kid has down's syndrome.

She's a bit of a lunatic (to put it nicely), but she is extremely attractive (men flocked to her/still flock to her). However, her attitude is terrible and she also has 3 kids by 2 different men (she's 25) and is a known cheater.

Was engaged to a very attractive successful man (who she had two children with) and she ended up cheating on him and he left her.

Since this breakup she is now dating another successful, attractive man who takes care of her while she is home with the kids.

I am just wondering how people like this still manage to find successful, attractive, good guys with all of these deal breakers. Do looks really excuse everything??
There is a phrase, that while rather crude, fits the bill here.

"Azzholes and elbows."

As in I'd be running so fast, that's all you'd see.......

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Old 06-01-2012, 12:09 PM
 
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Ive always said , to a large extent if someone likes you (usually looks based) you can do no wrong.problem is , everyone gets older . . .
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Old 06-01-2012, 12:13 PM
 
Location: On the corner of Grey Street
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When I asked him why he was with her, in the very beginning of their 'relationship' he said 'Well.... look at her!'. After that, I realized he was a lost cause and moved on before she slapped a restraining order on me for talking to him.
Pretty stupid if you ask me. Looks don't last forever. Let's ask him how good of a decision this is in another 30 years.
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Old 06-01-2012, 12:30 PM
 
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There is an acquaintance of mine, who used to date one of my really good guy friends. The two of them had a son together accidentally, when she was 21. The kid has down's syndrome.

She's a bit of a lunatic (to put it nicely), but she is extremely attractive (men flocked to her/still flock to her). However, her attitude is terrible and she also has 3 kids by 2 different men (she's 25) and is a known cheater.

Was engaged to a very attractive successful man (who she had two children with) and she ended up cheating on him and he left her.

Since this breakup she is now dating another successful, attractive man who takes care of her while she is home with the kids.

I am just wondering how people like this still manage to find successful, attractive, good guys with all of these deal breakers. Do looks really excuse everything??
Wow, she sounds like a mess! I would rather stay home with myself, than deal with a woman like that, no matter how attractive.
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Old 06-01-2012, 12:31 PM
 
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When I asked him why he was with her, in the very beginning of their 'relationship' he said 'Well.... look at her!'. After that, I realized he was a lost cause and moved on before she slapped a restraining order on me for talking to him.
Unfortunately, I have to agree there are quite a few guys out there who carry this philosophy. It's pretty sad. What's also unfortunate, is that by the time he realizes that this woman is a total waste of time and good for nothing but eye candy...she will have already taken him to the cleaners.

I'll be the first to admit that I admire beautiful women as much as the next guy does. But, I've also been around enough to know that even the most attractive woman will eventually get on your nerves when her looks are the only thing she can bring to the table. To be honest unless you're in a small town, beautiful women are just about everywhere. There's no logical reason to get involved with an attractive woman that can't add any positive value to your life. Especially when there are so many others out there. I'll never get it. I guess some folks just insist on learning the hard way.
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