Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

By Astrid Engels

One of life's most wonderful, and complex, mysteries is Love, with a capital L. Since the beginning of time, the sexes have argued. Men protest that they simply don't understand the female sex. Women on the other hand claim that men are insensitive. It's a no win battle. And there is one particular complaint that almost all women have in common.

Women have always been baffled by men's apparent inability to follow through on a promise made to a woman. Case in point; Man tells you that he's going to call you at 7 pm. Seven o'clock comes and goes without a phone call. Did he ever intend to call? Even worse; you and your sweetie make plans and when the time rolls around, he's gone AWOL.

The mystery surrounding this apparent lack of sensitivity is really quite puzzling not to mention annoying. The more curious and inquisitive women will demand to know why. Others just stew in silence, but they stew nonetheless. All differences between the sexes aside, there is no excuse for this apparent lack of sensitivity.

Does it all come down to the fact that having to let a woman know they're running late or have had a change of plans remind them of having to report to their mothers when they were little? Well here's a news flash for the fellows; it has nothing to do with wanting to know where you are twenty four hours a day. Rather, it's simple concern. We worry when you don't call as expected.

Guys who read this might say that women nag or bitch, but is that really true? In fact, the ones who see this as nagging or bitching must know that deep inside what is being said applies to them in some form or another. The offended person must know they are guilty of the accused crime.

We're all familiar with the phrase "the truth hurts". It's true, the truth can hurt, and it hurts just as much when a man promises to do one thing and then turns around and does the exact opposite. How can men honestly believe that that's okay? It goes to the question of respect. If you've ever been stood up, regardless of your sex, you know how painful this is.

Trust and honesty are what makes a good relationship. Whether that relationship is one of friendship or romance, hurting someone's feelings on purpose just doesn't cut it. Relationships have enough problems built in without adding to the mix.

So fellas, take this advice: A phone call, an email, a text or visit as promised is wonderful. It would be nice to know if we could count on it. Remember however, if you are not able to make it, let the lady know. This small precaution will demonstrate to her that she is in fact important to you. It may even prohibit you from losing what could be the most important thing in your life. - 31991

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