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cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#1: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:20:17 PM

What exactly do girls look for in a guy after High School is over and done with? Do they change their taste at all?

Note: You may notice a theme in my Topics in this thread and others.

Conclusion?

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InkyQuills Ghost of Hatter from Anytown, USA Since: Dec, 2010
Ghost of Hatter
#2: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:25:55 PM

They want money, attention, affection and an athletic build from a boyfriend. That's just in general. If you've got leadership and other tribe-building skills, and evidence of your success (money, slaves, Tyrannosaurus Rex skull mounted on your wall) then you're set. Success and confidence are like glowing neon signs saying "I WILL MAKE A GOOD BOYFRIEND."

In the same place I was that one time, all the time
BalloonFleet MASTER-DEBATER from Chicago, IL, USA Since: Jun, 2010
MASTER-DEBATER
#3: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:29:51 PM

I see this thread going downhill FASTTTTT.

girls have liked me due to me being weird and nerdy and whatnot. The two girls i am 'with' post-HS said stuff like that. The fact that I'm a bigger weeaboo and nerd than them helps too

edited 16th Jan '11 2:31:09 PM by BalloonFleet

WHASSUP....... ....with lolis!
Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#4: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:31:21 PM

Really, you're probably set with the Tyrannosaurus skull alone.

Not assuming that half the population has the same wants might be good too.

edited 16th Jan '11 2:32:02 PM by Tzetze

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InkyQuills Ghost of Hatter from Anytown, USA Since: Dec, 2010
Ghost of Hatter
#5: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:32:48 PM

Well, real tastes vary from individual to individual. Some girls actually like nerdy guys. Others like being in control. In general, though, tribe-building skills are the most effective ways of getting girls.

And yes, I did just say "getting girls," implying ownership, implying patriarchy.

In the same place I was that one time, all the time
cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#6: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:33:36 PM

How the hell do I get a T-Rex skull!?

I might be able to work on that athletic build thingy; I have three more years till then....

Nerdiness helps?

I guess posting here's enough...

Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#7: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:34:17 PM

^^

In general you are correct, though I rather dislike those types of women, they tend to be too needy and shallow for me, rather uninteresting.

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#8: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:34:20 PM

How the hell do I get a T-Rex skull!?

Well, I assume you have some background in temporal engineering?

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BalloonFleet MASTER-DEBATER from Chicago, IL, USA Since: Jun, 2010
MASTER-DEBATER
#10: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:35:06 PM

It's better to specify I guess, e.g. "what to do to get a 40 year old artist as a girlfriend if you're 20" vs "looking for a 20 year old who does modeling on the side and is 'slightly geeky'"

Why am I discussing this

EDIT:

In general you are correct, though I rather dislike those types of women, they tend to be too needy and shallow for me, rather uninteresting.

Which kinds?

edited 16th Jan '11 2:36:36 PM by BalloonFleet

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InkyQuills Ghost of Hatter from Anytown, USA Since: Dec, 2010
Ghost of Hatter
#11: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:35:26 PM

The laws of physics bend to he who is manliest.

In the same place I was that one time, all the time
cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#12: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:36:28 PM

Temporal engineering?

I'm only Almost!sixteen for fucks sake!!

I'm not much for the maths...

I'm manly!!...I think so, at least!!

edited 16th Jan '11 2:37:22 PM by cutewithoutthe

JosefBugman Since: Nov, 2009
#13: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:36:41 PM

Depends on the person.

Sometimes its a shoulder to cry on, sometimes its anything with a pulse and a penis.

BalloonFleet MASTER-DEBATER from Chicago, IL, USA Since: Jun, 2010
MASTER-DEBATER
#14: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:37:52 PM

@cutewithoutthe.

DO THE IMPOSSIBLE SEETHEINVISIBLE RAW RAW FIGHT DA POWAH Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Style!

edited 16th Jan '11 2:38:31 PM by BalloonFleet

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Arha Since: Jan, 2010
#15: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:38:47 PM

^^^ If you can't handle time travel I'm not sure there's anything you can do about your situation, frankly.

edited 16th Jan '11 2:38:59 PM by Arha

InkyQuills Ghost of Hatter from Anytown, USA Since: Dec, 2010
Ghost of Hatter
#16: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:38:49 PM

Nerdiness is okay sometimes, but in my experience it's like girl poison. Unless you possess the kind of androgynous charm and glasses that many women seem to think of as nerdy, that is. Neckbeards are not held in high esteem in the general female public.

In the same place I was that one time, all the time
cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#17: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:39:03 PM

@99Ballon: No spoilers!!I just started watching that mmmkay??

Ahhh, cmon,, there has to be another way other than TIME TRAVELLING!!

edited 16th Jan '11 2:40:52 PM by cutewithoutthe

casoid Basically expendable. from The UK Since: Jan, 2011
Basically expendable.
#18: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:39:07 PM

Hell, if we're talking university here, having two arms and two legs will suffice. Everyone's drunk for the entire first year anyway.

KCK Can I KCK it? from In your closet Since: Jul, 2010
Can I KCK it?
#19: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:40:41 PM

@casnoid But no head?

There's no justice in the world and there never was~
InkyQuills Ghost of Hatter from Anytown, USA Since: Dec, 2010
Ghost of Hatter
#20: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:41:04 PM

[up][up]If only that were true.

My perspective on dating is somewhat skewed, though. I will never have a girlfriend.

edited 16th Jan '11 2:41:18 PM by InkyQuills

In the same place I was that one time, all the time
myrdschaem Since: Dec, 2010
#21: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:41:38 PM

Really depends on the girl. What kind of relationship they want, which qualities they prefer, etc... Of course, some qualities, e.g. being a bit athelethic at least apply for most of them. I think the crucial thing for relationships is establishing contact. Maybe the girl that is always smiling at you in the hallway prefers a geek but you have no way of knowing this if you don't speak to her. Getting the communication started is important. Also, even if you can't get together on your first try, don't give up, as hard as it sounds.

Filby Since: Jan, 2001
#22: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:43:35 PM

My advice:

Be confident, but not arrogant.

Treat her with respect. Don't put her on a pedestal. She's a human being, and she's free to be just as wonderful and flawed as the rest of us.

Be Yourself. You've heard this a million times, but it bears repeating, because it's true.

LISTEN TO HER!!!! Hear what she has to say. Don't make everything about you.

BalloonFleet MASTER-DEBATER from Chicago, IL, USA Since: Jun, 2010
MASTER-DEBATER
#23: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:43:41 PM

Unless you possess the kind of androgynous charm and glasses that many women seem to think of as nerdy, that is.

...well that's me, so factor that in. Of course unlike hipsters I can back up my stuff (I have 400GB< of anime on my HD, read up on Soviet and [Showa Era] Japanese history, etc). I hope I don't sound like a bragget normalfag.

oh dear this 'confidence' meme coming out

edited 16th Jan '11 2:46:57 PM by BalloonFleet

WHASSUP....... ....with lolis!
cutewithoutthe Góðberit Norðling Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Star-crossed
Góðberit Norðling
#24: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:44:36 PM

They like beards, right? I'm thinking of growing one out now, but my family keeps saying "ewww you're onlyy sixteen don't do that" and stuff like that.

casoid Basically expendable. from The UK Since: Jan, 2011
Basically expendable.
#25: Jan 16th 2011 at 2:45:10 PM

@KCK

More or less - a face like a careless beekeeper tends not to matter after enough booze.


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