Monday, January 5, 2009

Chivalry? Dead?

When I get myself into a relationship with someone, there are hundreds of qualities that attract me to that person, but there is really only a few things that will cause me to leave and never look back. One major thing that  will get a man kicked out of my life really quickly is inconsideration. If you make plans with me, keep them. Period. If something really came up, at least give me the courtesy of a call. Even a text message will do. Just let me know. Don't let me wait around for six hours wondering what kind of arrogant jackass would care so little for me that it wouldn't even cross his mind to let me know he's not coming. 
I'm a simple girl, I want just a few things from a guy. Respect, courtesy, and loyalty. I refuse to believe that chivalry really is dead. With over six billion men in the world, how can it be that not one of the thousands that I come across here at college have any  idea what courtesy and respect are. When I was in high school, it was well understood that if my date didn't knock on the door, call my parents Sir and Ma'am, and open doors for a lady, I was not going out with him. I'm not saying I expect all those things from a guy. But damn, how do guys even get dates anymore when they treat women like dirt? How can it be that a guy can be so inconsiderate, and she will still go out with him in the future? I'm just as guilty of this as most of us girls are, because chances are, I'll give him another chance. And hundreds more. Even if he doesn't deserve it.
Guys: Send a text. It takes two seconds to say "something came up, ttyl". Then we wouldn't be sitting around waiting, looking like dumbasses waiting on you. And our feelings wouldn't be hurt, saving you the hassle of a big argument with a million tears. 
Sorry if this is not the usual exceptional example of my writing abilities, I'm kind of venting. But you get the point anyway. Guys, get a clue. Girls, don't put up with that crap. 

2 comments:

  1. Venting is good. I don't know if chivalry is dead, but it might be in a coma. As you pointed out there are a lot of guys around, maybe you should keep looking. :)

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  2. Or maybe this one should just get his act together. :D

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