My Thoughts on "Twenty-Six Things A Perfect Guy Would Do"

Originally posted on February 23, 2012. After this,we're all up to date. :)

There is this wonderful thing floating around on the internet and I'm here to voice my opinion on this. Now, what I'm saying isn't right or wrong, but how I feel.

Just so you aren't behind, I'm going to be posting a link. If you want to see the guys perspective on it, look. If you don't, well, just follow me.
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http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=26_things


Here we go (side/random note: When I say this, I think of Peter Pan).

1: Know how to make you smile when you are down:
Okay, when I see this, I see things like making a joke to take our mind off of whatever is making us feel down. I'm not saying you have to go and be macho man on us and threaten to beat some ass (if it's a person who is upsetting us(though on some occasions, it' is acceptable)), but make a distraction for us. If we really want to feel better and get out of our little pity party (yes, we are occasionally entitled to those), we'll let you distract us.

2: Try to secretly smell your hair, but you always notice:
I don't want a dog smelling my hair, let alone a guy. No, just no. That's weird on so many levels I can't even begin to tell you. What is that; some sort of hair fetish? There's no reason to be smelling someone's hair, unless we ask you to (though I don't know why we would, but to each their own), don't do it.

3: Stick up for you, but still respect your independence:
I don't really have much to say about this. It's pretty self explanatory. Perfect guys don't have to be the only ones who do this: Gentlemen can too.

4: Give you the remote control during the game:
I'm sorry, but even perfect guys wouldn't do that. I can understand this, I can. Guys need to do guy things, which is watching the big game on TV. I'm not being stereotypical or sexist in thinking girls can't like that too, but if that were the case, this wouldn't even be an issue. Girls, go pick up a book... or get on Facebook; Youtube even. You have plenty of things to keep you distracted for a few hours.

5: Come up behind you and put his arms around you:
There is a time and place boys. A time and place. Don't get me wrong, it's charming and romantic, but we (or I) would NOT appreciate that all the time. Personal space. If it's being romantic and spontaneous (again, in the right moment), it's really appreciated, but other than that, don't do it. Oh.. don't even dare do it if it's a territorial move. We are not possessions.

6: Play with your hair:
Sure, I'm all for that... if you want me to pass out on you. Not every girl likes to have their hair touched. In fact, I hate people touching my hair. That's why it's almost always up, so nobody has the urge to reach out and touch it. *Shudders* Just, no. Unless, you know, you're married and your just all lovey-dovey with your wife and wanting her to relax before bed- that's cool.

7: His hands always find yours:
Umm, again, there is a right time and a right place. For example: It's scorching hot outside and both of your hands are sticky and sweating. Not a right time or place. I'm just saying. Other than that, holding hands is cute.

8: Be cute when he really wants something:
No, just no. When I first read that, "WTF" popped into my head.

9: Offer you plenty of massages:
Eh, for some girls, this is a really pleasant thing, but for me, no. Unless I'm in desperate need of one, but if I do, I can just go find someone who does it for a living. I don't need my "perfect guy" to have his hands on me all the time. Now, if on that rare occasion they want to give me a massage, I'm totally down for that (again- if I need it). Personal space. --Aside from that, I'm super ticklish, so I just can't have massages. *laughs*

10: Dance with you, even if he feels like a dork:
This is cute, no lie. For me, I think I would enjoy if a guy would dance with me, at least a couple of times a year (at least). I'm not one to make a spectacle of someone when they're uncomfortable. I'd be happy if we danced in either or our living rooms. I mean, it's three freaking minutes of your life. If you seriously like your partner, I'm sure you can find a way to dance with her without looking/feeling like a dork (you can take my living room idea).

11: Never run out of love:
In a perfect world, this would be a yes, but it isn't, so no one, man or woman, can really say this won't ever happen. It's a nice thought though, just not realistic.

12: Be funny, but know when to be serious:
Yes. Absolutely yes. It's either this or royally piss a chick off. I don't think this is asking too much, to an extent of course. Just be considerate.

13: Realize he's being funny when he needs to be serious:
Look at number 12.

14: Be patient when you take forever:
That's asking too much. You're wasting their time, pick up the pace ladies. Some guys don't care how long girls take, but others do. Consideration works both ways.

15: React so cutely when you hit him and it actually hurts:
No. Not just a "just no", a HELL NO! Gender equality and all that. You hit a guy and I wouldn't complain if they smacked you upside the head. I'm not saying they have the right to punch you in the face if lightly smack them, but don't expect guys to just let you smack them around.

16: Smile a lot:
This really just depends on the person. Obviously you don't need to smile 24/7, but smiling when you feel happy, that's okay. Not those dopey grins though. That's just creepy.

17: Plans a romantic date full of cheesy things he wouldn't normally like to do, just because he knows it means a lot to you:
Really, it just depends on the girl. As for me, no. I'm not one who likes people to go all out. Guys should do things that they both like to do, not just what the woman likes to do, unless it's something really important like an anniversary or something.

18: Appreciate you:
Yes. And woman should appreciate men as well. Like I said, it goes both way.

19: Help other out:
Common courtesy people. That shouldn't have to be about "perfect guys". It's just a nice thing to do. Good karma and all that.

20: Drive 5 hours just to see you for 1:
Eh, I'm not too keen on that, unless it's for a really big reason. I mean, it just doesn't seem worth it, realistically speaking.

21: Always gives you a peck on the cheek when you depart from each other's company, even when his friends are watching:
Again, this has nothing to do with the "perfect guy", it just means he cares. It's a sweet gesture. Guys who think those guys are "pussy whipped"... there's a reason you don't have a girlfriend, or can't have a long lasting relationship.

22: Sing, even if he can't:
Please, for the love of everything good and beautiful- DON'T. That's not sweet; it's not romantic. Don't do it. If you can't carry a tune, please, find something else.

23: Have a creative sense of humor:
Sure, go for it. I can't really say anything about this.

24: Stare at you:
Creeper.

... Seriously, please don't stare at someone. It makes them uncomfortable.

25: Call for no reason:
I'm not really keen on this either. If you don't have a reason to call, then you probably have nothing to talk about. I didn't pick up the phone just to hear you breathe.

26: Quit smoking, chewing, drinking, or drugs - Just because he loves you that much to quit:
If you don't want to date someone who does any of that, DON'T DATE THEM! Hello, common sense knocking at your door. On a personal note, I don't care as long as they don't do it about me. I can't control someone else like that.

I'm not really sure who the heck thought up these things. Some of these were acceptable, while others were over the top. I'm not into "perfect men", I'm into a man that's perfect for me. There's a difference.

Update: I'd also like to mention, these are my viewpoints as a single woman and are subject to change... if they do, it won't be that much. As a whole, my opinion stays the same.