OT:The Difference between a Boy and a Man
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OT:The Difference between a Boy and a Man
Boys are students: Men are teachers
Boys are consumers: Men are producers
Boys play with toys: Men work with tools
Boys break things: Men make things
Boys ask questions: Men give answers
Boys are disruptive: Men bring order
Boys run in gangs: Men organize teams
Boys play house: Men build homes
Boys shack up: Men get married
Boys make babies: Men raise children
A boy won’t raise his own children: A man will raise his and somebody else’s
Boys invent excuses for failure: Men produce strategies for success
Boys look for somebody to take care of them: Men look for somebody to take care of
Boys are present-centered; Men are time-balanced, having knowledge of the past and understanding of the present and a vision for the future
Boys seek popularity: Men demand respect
Boys are up on the latest: Men are down with the GREATEST
Boys are consumers: Men are producers
Boys play with toys: Men work with tools
Boys break things: Men make things
Boys ask questions: Men give answers
Boys are disruptive: Men bring order
Boys run in gangs: Men organize teams
Boys play house: Men build homes
Boys shack up: Men get married
Boys make babies: Men raise children
A boy won’t raise his own children: A man will raise his and somebody else’s
Boys invent excuses for failure: Men produce strategies for success
Boys look for somebody to take care of them: Men look for somebody to take care of
Boys are present-centered; Men are time-balanced, having knowledge of the past and understanding of the present and a vision for the future
Boys seek popularity: Men demand respect
Boys are up on the latest: Men are down with the GREATEST
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Wow if I didn't know any better I would say I was married to a boy. I wonder if when he comes out of treatment he will have the tools to be a man? I hope so because I do not need another child to raise in this house. 3 is enough. Great post.
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My dad fits this description of a "man" in every way. They say that women seek men who remind them of thier fathers...so why do I get involved with "boys" and not "men"? Hmmm..... Tryin to figure this out...
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not to be funny.... but where is the list with girl vs. woman ???
To compare a boy to a man..... I feel that this poem sums it up!
It's by Rudyard Kipling
If
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run -
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!
To compare a boy to a man..... I feel that this poem sums it up!
It's by Rudyard Kipling
If
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run -
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!
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Originally Posted by Abundance 
not to be funny.... but where is the list with girl vs. woman ???
That list I posted is from classes that are offered at some of the prisons here to help men prepare for release and learn how to be better men. I came across it and was struck by how well the men I have dated have fallen into the "boy" description.
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Actually I spent some time googling around for it... and here are some things via google. *DISCLAIMER* I did not write these.......
Girls are insecure; Women are confident.
Girls dress trashy; Women dress classy.
Girls are students; Women are teachers.
Girls are listeners; Women are preachers.
Girls makes babies; Women raise babies.
Girls have sex; Women make love.
Girls are weak; Women are strong.
Girls fight; Women walk away.
Girls argue; Women speak.
Girls give in; Women compromise.
Girls envy. Women appreciate.
Girls give up. Women strive.
Girls look. Women see.
Girls take. Women give.
Girls follow; Women influence.
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Girls vs Women
September 29th, 2004
Filed under Rants, Battle of the Sexes
There are two types of females in the world. Girls, and women. Girls (ideally) grow to become women, and men everywhere rejoice. This is because women are friends to all mankind. Women are a marvellous balance to masculinity, and when men and women get together, it is a good thing for all parties concerned.
Girls however, are the scum of the universe. Girls are self-absorbed immature brattish hellions bent on the control and domination of the male species. (Now I must put as way of a disclaimer that I am not referring to little girls who are still growing up. If you are below, let's say, 17, then you are allowed to be a girl.)
It's difficult to really typify the differences, as they are multitude. Women are mature, self-confident, assertive (without being overly aggressive) people who are still in touch with their femininity. They take pride in their personal appearance without trying to appear overly sluttish. They apply themselves to what they do and are capable of judging a person based on their actions above their possessions.
GIRLS, on the other hand, take particular pleasure in their immaturity. They squeal with delight when they can exploit another human being, or cut them down with scorn. They obsess over personal possessions, self-obsess and have little-to-no ability to share or be any less than the CENTER of attention at all times.
While I can describe the differences quite eloquently, since I am the master of metaphor, the archduke of analogy, the sultan of simile, I will give some examples.
Dude: So, what would you like to do tonight?
Woman: I dunno, whatever
Dude: Well, some of my friends are having a party, we could go there.
Woman: Well I'm not really in a partying mood. Perhaps we could go see a movie? There is a new one out that looks really good.
Dude: Is it a chick flick?
Woman: Kind of. Maybe we can find something we'd both enjoy at the video store and I can take one of my girlfriends to see that other movie another night.
Dude: Okay, I'll get my keys.
See how easy that was? Now let's look at GIRLS
Dude: So, what would you like to do tonight?
Girl: I dunno, whatever
Dude: Well, some of my friends are having a party, we could go there.
Girl: No, I don't really feel like a party
Dude: Well then what do you feel like doing?
Girl: Oh, whatever you want to do...
Dude: How about we rent a movie?
Girl: There's nothing out that I like.
Dude: Well then suggest something!
Girl: I don't really care what we do. You pick something...
(Then dude suggests things for half an hour and girl shoots them all down)
Dude: FINE! Why don't we just go to the mall and you can buy 12 identical pairs of shoes on my credit card!
Girl: Sure, if that's what you want to do...
- NOTE: I have been in this position. OMFG it sucks -
Situation #2
Woman: Hey, some chick named Julie called while you were out.
Dude: Oh, sorry I forgot to mention this. I am going out to coffee with my friend Julie from work. I think you met her at Jason's party. She was the supermodel dance instructor with no gag reflex.
Woman: Hmm, when are you two going out?
Dude: That night when you said you were going to be at your mom's place for dinner. I didn't want it to conflict with your plans.
Woman: Well that is thoughtful. While I can't say I am completely comfortable with you and this babe, I know that you have been faithful to me and that you have a right to your own friends. Please be extra-careful not to give this girl any wrong ideas.
Dude: I appreciate your trust and will not to anything to betray it.
Now let's see what happens when you have a girl as a girlfriend...
Girl: Who is this Chelsea *****?
Dude: Pardon me?
Girl: Some chick named Chelsea called while you were on the john.
Dude: Oh, CHELSEA! You met her, remember? She is my hunchback one-legged nun friend with all the warts all over her face? I'm suprised you don't remember the incredible stench and the stain she left on the carpet.
Girl: YOU'RE CHEATING ON ME!
Dude: How could I? You keep me on this 10' leash all the time!
Girl: Then why are all these women calling you?
Dude: All these women? Just Chelsea!
Girl: What about that chick Harriet who keeps calling and leaving messages and saying she loves you?
Dude: That's my MOM!
Girl: Whatever...
Now you see the difference? Of course you don't. Here is one more.
Woman: Does this dress make me look fat?
(Women, as an aside, this question is NOT fair. There is no right answer to this question, or "do you think that girl is prettier than me?" Just don't ask, please. On behalf of men everywhere, I'm begging you.)
Dude: No, I like that dress. Besides, you're beautiful, what could possibly make you look anything less than stunning?
Woman: That is SO sweet. You always know the right thing to say. Tonight we'll have EXTRA sex.
Dude: Well that suits me just fine.
Wow, what a great gal! But uh-oh, what do girls do?
Girl: Does this dress make me look fat?
Dude: No, I like that dress. Besides, you're beautiful, what could possible make you look anything less than stunning?
Girl: So then looks are all that matter to you? What about my MIND?
Dude: I love your mind too!
Girl: So you're saying I'm fat then! I HATE YOU!
There is no way of escaping the circle of girl-logic. You're wrong no matter what you say. Just throw some money on the dresser and get out of the house.
So now you see the problems. Women, I applaud you. You are genuinely lovely people and a pleasure to have around. Guys everywhere will agree that a woman is a wonderful asset to any relationship. A GIRL however, is good for only one thing... making your life more complicated.
To girls, if you are hot, give me a call.
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Now I say.... that is lame!
Girls are insecure; Women are confident.
Girls dress trashy; Women dress classy.
Girls are students; Women are teachers.
Girls are listeners; Women are preachers.
Girls makes babies; Women raise babies.
Girls have sex; Women make love.
Girls are weak; Women are strong.
Girls fight; Women walk away.
Girls argue; Women speak.
Girls give in; Women compromise.
Girls envy. Women appreciate.
Girls give up. Women strive.
Girls look. Women see.
Girls take. Women give.
Girls follow; Women influence.
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Girls vs Women
September 29th, 2004
Filed under Rants, Battle of the Sexes
There are two types of females in the world. Girls, and women. Girls (ideally) grow to become women, and men everywhere rejoice. This is because women are friends to all mankind. Women are a marvellous balance to masculinity, and when men and women get together, it is a good thing for all parties concerned.
Girls however, are the scum of the universe. Girls are self-absorbed immature brattish hellions bent on the control and domination of the male species. (Now I must put as way of a disclaimer that I am not referring to little girls who are still growing up. If you are below, let's say, 17, then you are allowed to be a girl.)
It's difficult to really typify the differences, as they are multitude. Women are mature, self-confident, assertive (without being overly aggressive) people who are still in touch with their femininity. They take pride in their personal appearance without trying to appear overly sluttish. They apply themselves to what they do and are capable of judging a person based on their actions above their possessions.
GIRLS, on the other hand, take particular pleasure in their immaturity. They squeal with delight when they can exploit another human being, or cut them down with scorn. They obsess over personal possessions, self-obsess and have little-to-no ability to share or be any less than the CENTER of attention at all times.
While I can describe the differences quite eloquently, since I am the master of metaphor, the archduke of analogy, the sultan of simile, I will give some examples.
Dude: So, what would you like to do tonight?
Woman: I dunno, whatever
Dude: Well, some of my friends are having a party, we could go there.
Woman: Well I'm not really in a partying mood. Perhaps we could go see a movie? There is a new one out that looks really good.
Dude: Is it a chick flick?
Woman: Kind of. Maybe we can find something we'd both enjoy at the video store and I can take one of my girlfriends to see that other movie another night.
Dude: Okay, I'll get my keys.
See how easy that was? Now let's look at GIRLS
Dude: So, what would you like to do tonight?
Girl: I dunno, whatever
Dude: Well, some of my friends are having a party, we could go there.
Girl: No, I don't really feel like a party
Dude: Well then what do you feel like doing?
Girl: Oh, whatever you want to do...
Dude: How about we rent a movie?
Girl: There's nothing out that I like.
Dude: Well then suggest something!
Girl: I don't really care what we do. You pick something...
(Then dude suggests things for half an hour and girl shoots them all down)
Dude: FINE! Why don't we just go to the mall and you can buy 12 identical pairs of shoes on my credit card!
Girl: Sure, if that's what you want to do...
- NOTE: I have been in this position. OMFG it sucks -
Situation #2
Woman: Hey, some chick named Julie called while you were out.
Dude: Oh, sorry I forgot to mention this. I am going out to coffee with my friend Julie from work. I think you met her at Jason's party. She was the supermodel dance instructor with no gag reflex.
Woman: Hmm, when are you two going out?
Dude: That night when you said you were going to be at your mom's place for dinner. I didn't want it to conflict with your plans.
Woman: Well that is thoughtful. While I can't say I am completely comfortable with you and this babe, I know that you have been faithful to me and that you have a right to your own friends. Please be extra-careful not to give this girl any wrong ideas.
Dude: I appreciate your trust and will not to anything to betray it.
Now let's see what happens when you have a girl as a girlfriend...
Girl: Who is this Chelsea *****?
Dude: Pardon me?
Girl: Some chick named Chelsea called while you were on the john.
Dude: Oh, CHELSEA! You met her, remember? She is my hunchback one-legged nun friend with all the warts all over her face? I'm suprised you don't remember the incredible stench and the stain she left on the carpet.
Girl: YOU'RE CHEATING ON ME!
Dude: How could I? You keep me on this 10' leash all the time!
Girl: Then why are all these women calling you?
Dude: All these women? Just Chelsea!
Girl: What about that chick Harriet who keeps calling and leaving messages and saying she loves you?
Dude: That's my MOM!
Girl: Whatever...
Now you see the difference? Of course you don't. Here is one more.
Woman: Does this dress make me look fat?
(Women, as an aside, this question is NOT fair. There is no right answer to this question, or "do you think that girl is prettier than me?" Just don't ask, please. On behalf of men everywhere, I'm begging you.)
Dude: No, I like that dress. Besides, you're beautiful, what could possibly make you look anything less than stunning?
Woman: That is SO sweet. You always know the right thing to say. Tonight we'll have EXTRA sex.
Dude: Well that suits me just fine.
Wow, what a great gal! But uh-oh, what do girls do?
Girl: Does this dress make me look fat?
Dude: No, I like that dress. Besides, you're beautiful, what could possible make you look anything less than stunning?
Girl: So then looks are all that matter to you? What about my MIND?
Dude: I love your mind too!
Girl: So you're saying I'm fat then! I HATE YOU!
There is no way of escaping the circle of girl-logic. You're wrong no matter what you say. Just throw some money on the dresser and get out of the house.
So now you see the problems. Women, I applaud you. You are genuinely lovely people and a pleasure to have around. Guys everywhere will agree that a woman is a wonderful asset to any relationship. A GIRL however, is good for only one thing... making your life more complicated.
To girls, if you are hot, give me a call.
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Now I say.... that is lame!
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