"...and I think if ppl (men) were just honest like that all the time, the world would be a better place. Lol "

Agreed! lol

Although you weren't talking to me... lol

I don't agree with it, personally. Not that some women aren't successful with it...there's always exceptions. But, I think it just starts the scales off at the wrong balance from the jump. Although I'm down with all things mutual in relationships, I also think that men have to put in and want to put in work to really appreciate the relationship. If you, a woman, approach him, that's one task he didn't have to do...you're already making things a bit easy for him. If you aren't careful with your next play, you'll end up courting HIM! And that NEVER WORKS...well, not for the woman, lol...

"I think there are a few differences in how men and women date that bring this issue to the forefront more for women than men. I've really only appreciated this recently, but the fact is most women date to find commitment - husband or otherwise; whereas most men date to date, so from the beginning we don't have the same amount of risk on the line."

Same thing I said, LMBO! So, that makes this comment 100% CO-RRECT!!!

I def agree with the main point of this post...men have a right to end a relationship at any point regardless of what the reason is. "I no longer want this" is good enough for both women AND men.

I think the problem really lies here: Too many women (not all) have a "THIS IS IT!" #MJ mentality waaaaaay too soon. Whereas men keep the "let's see where this goes" mentality waaaaaaaaaaaay longer. I think us ladies need to chill on that. Even if you're official, take the proper time to determine how far you can go with this person. We end up trying to work through issues we have no business trying to work through cause, in our minds, "this is it!". Just because you made it to gf/bf status does NOT mean you will...or should...make it to wife/husband status. I think the fellas (for the most part) are on to this....women!?...Not so much. I think this is why we react the way we do when guys leave/opt to date someone else. *shrugs*

I'm better with faces than I am names...I'm ridiculously good with faces. Pretty good with names if we actually talked a bit.

I usually don't even go out of my way to speak to anyone that I don't know know...but if someone looks familiar, I wait for signs that they recognize me first before I speak. If they come up to me and I don't remember them, I ask how we know each other.

LOL @ "I'm hollering"!

Well, in your email, it says you asked him to help you look for a TV for your Living Room...then he surprises you with a TV. I'm surprised you didn't assume that was why he bought it...for you to put in the room where you were looking for his help to pick out a TV for, lol. That's certainly what I gathered... *shrugs*

Of course, shirts are worn whenever wherever so...kinda like comparing apples and oranges to me.

But, thanks for clearing that up though, lol...maybe if he'd communicated his intentions it would've prevented the problem...

Wait...I'm googling these joints and they are quite lovely...

I've changed my stance...I'd be overjoyed receiving the moissanite! :-)

EXACTLY!

(except, I want diamonds...since they're a girl's bff and all...I can't be bff-less!)

lol

She should've appreciated what he could afford...I totally agree with that. And engagements shouldn't be postponed over a piece of jewelry...not at all.

But what do you guys do to consider your woman's style when you go ring shopping? I think you should consider her style since she's the one who'll be wearing it everyday. You're buying something for her...why shouldn't her style matter?

Frankly, I rarely wear yellow gold these days. So, if my man popped up with a yellow gold engagement ring, I'd question his observation skills, lol. I can't marry a man that doesn't know me! LOL...

I have...but its hard to slide myself into this one, lol. My bf is so picky that I grill him about what he wants prior to special occasions (tell me 5 things you've been eyeing) and just get him what he wants, lol. I'm not that picky where I'd pull this kind of move. I'm not a gadget person at all. I don't have an iPad, lol. I didn't get an iPod till '09! I would've been THRILLED that I could now go on a shopping spree with my TV money! LMBO! #WINNING