10 ways to know you're dating a 'real man'... What is TRP take on an article like this?

musicvita25 · 2013-11-18T15:26:13+00:00

"A real man will put effort into your relationship.

Boys are generally apathetic and just look for one thing from a woman. A man, will do what it takes to make you happy, both inside and outside of the bedroom. Your happiness, is his reward."

Ok then!

roadywan · 2013-11-18T15:35:25+00:00

The word "you" appears in 8 of the 10 ways. Of those 8, all of them are open to the interpretation of the hamster and immediately become a source for shit tests and increased wheel speed.

This article is standard feminist propaganda.

jeebusthecat · 2013-11-18T21:16:34+00:00

Boys are generally apathetic and just look for one thing from a woman. A man, will do what it takes to make you happy, both inside and outside of the bedroom. Your happiness, is his reward.

Your happiness, is his reward.

Disgusting. So it's my fucking job to please her? I should be grateful that I have the opportunity to please her? And if I don't, she's entitled to run off with another guy? This is pure beta bs.

Happiness comes from within. You can't be responsible for another human being's happiness. If she's a miserable sack of crap, nothing I do is going to make her happy.

GeneralUnderpants · 2013-11-18T15:52:39+00:00

Ugh.

"A real man values more than just your looks."
No. If a real man is seeking a relationship then your looks become one of numerous priorities.

"A real man will never be intimidated by your motivation."
Being 'intimidated by motivation' is just a phrase people drag out when a man doesnt pander to a woman voicing her ego.

"A real man will have more interests than just you."
Unless youre his goal at that snapshot in time.

"A real man will give you answers."
I cant really think of anyone who wont do this unless the subject is deeply personal. In which case, its not the other persons business.

"A real man is direct."
Sort of true. But mind games are more direct than the direct approach.

"A real man will trust you."
Trust is earnt.

"A real man is cool, calm, and collected."
No. You dont get to decide what personality traits a 'real man' has. You dont get to decide that in order for me to be a real man, i need to be cool all the time. Or calm. Or collected. Only im allowed to define me, you bigot.

"A real man will show you respect."
Respect is earnt.

"A real man will put effort into your relationship."
It is not a mans responsibility to pander to a womans whims. A man can put effort into a relationship if the reward is, in his individual eyes, worthwhile.

"A real man will make you want to be the best version of yourself, without changing who you really are."
Thats impossible.

Stayinghereforreal · 2013-11-18T16:06:34+00:00

Shake head. Move on.

2013-11-18T16:52:05+00:00

1) A real man values more than just your looks. For a LTR? off course, but look will be the number 1.

2) A real man will never be intimidated by your motivation. It's true, he will not be intimidated. Doesn't like that you value your career over the relationship maybe, but not intimidated.

3) A real man will have more interests than just you. yes

4)A real man will give you answers. Yes. A confident man wont fear your reaction.

5) A real man is direct. Yes

6) A real man will trust you. People trust people when they feel it's safe to trust them, the end. But yeah, a man shouldn't be insecure.

7) A real man is cool, calm, and collected. Yes. It's called being alpha

8) A real man will show you respect. Lol... it's work both way you know...

9) A real man will put effort into your relationship. Works. Both. Way.

10) A real man will make you want to be the best version of yourself, without changing who you really are. If he's good she'll improve herself to keep him yes. But it would be automatic.

Edit: I didn't actually read the article.

2013-11-18T17:43:04+00:00

Why are all the men (and women) pictured in the photos idealized model figures? I thought we were supposed to be talking about real men, you know, the ones with excess body hair, plumber crack, etc. etc.

This is all wish-fulfillment fantasy stuff that works as shit test fuel.

Kepaso · 2013-11-18T22:26:21+00:00

meh...

''A real man will have more interests than just you''

i m doing this sine my teenage years. I guess i was a real man, or still a teen? still true basic advice though, gotta be busy with work, hobbies, and friends, and not put the women on a pedestal.

BloodRoseTRP · 2013-11-18T23:43:38+00:00

There is something to note, not only for this article but for everything you come across. Notice how there are multiple images of "masculine" men spliced throughout the page. This unconsciously creates the an image and the tingles within the female audience, pushing them to believe everything they are reading since they feel a "vibe" with the article.

This technique/phenomenon (forgot the name of it) is also widely used in marketing and advertising. A great example is fragrance marketing. Posters for fragrances will typically have an image of a visually appealing male or female, depending on which sex the fragrance is marketed towards. Rationally, we can realise that the poster image has nothing to do with fragrances, yet this technique works so well since it induces a vibe within the responder, making them think "I want to exude this vibe too".

The takeaway is this: before purchasing or accepting anything, whether fragrances or opinions, take your time to analyse what it is that you are accepting. Using this approach, you can decompose any attempts to influence your views on a particular issue or product, since subtle techniques are often employed to persuade you.

TheRabid · 2013-11-19T00:27:00+00:00

How is this different then a true Scotsman?

2013-11-18T20:43:58+00:00

I hate these "real man" and "real woman" thingies. That being said, I am in a relationship with a man like the ones described, and it is awesome.

Title	10 ways to know you're dating a 'real man'... What is TRP take on an article like this?
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Date	November 18, 2013 3:22 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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