We live in a world where information is increasingly becoming more accessible. Only a generation ago, we would have been limited to the amount of information that was readily available. The lucky few were privileged to own their own 50 volume set of the Encyclopedia Brittanica, or they knew someone who did. Now, it is not a matter of how much we know, but how well we know how to find it. If somebody *really* wanted to, it would not be too terribly difficult to find the instructions for how to build a nuclear bomb or how to construct a rocket. But for all the Googling, professionally written articles, and randomly submitted blogs….how much more do we really know about the opposite sex?
Whether a man is willing to admit it, or not, women rule the planet. Until science completely crosses into the realm of “playing God”, men will always rely on women to allow them to complete their one basic purpose in life. I'm referring to procreation. The days of clubbing women over the head and taking them back to the cave are long gone. Now more than ever, women have choices. Face it, there is always going to be someone cooler than you.
But if network television is any indication, there is hope that the fat guy or the nerd can catch the hot chick. If you need proof, you should flip to an episode of The King of Queens, Still Standing, or Yes, Dear. All of these shows leave you with a big feeling of “yeah right, that guy could get her”. One thing that they don't tell us is how they got the girl. Either these guys are crazy rich, equinely endowed, or incredibly hilarious. They could be all of those things, but more than likely they have an above-average understanding of their women.
There is no such thing as understanding women too much, but it is possible to not understand them enough. This means that guys have to work to get to a higher level of feminine comprehension. It may require a little bit of *actual* effort and keen senses.
In my years of dating, I have never met a woman that didn't drop hints. Some are subtle and easy to miss. Yet others are blatant and incredibly obvious. I'll give you a tip: if a girl ever says, “Oh, I'd love that”, it means “Hey Dummy, I want this”.
Here's another tip, a girl's DVD (or VHS) collection will tell you volumes about what she is looking for in a relationship. This even applies to the ladies that have a massive collection. You may have to ask which ones are her favorite and then go from there. If she has a small collection, then it's easy.
This is where the actual time investment comes along. When the opportunity to discuss movies comes along, take notes. It may be necessary to break out the pen and paper and create a list. OK, try to keep up with me now. Run, don't walk, to Blockbuster or your local video store and get those movies.
Please tell me you're ready for this. The diamond-encrusted, platinum and gold key to understanding women is to watch these movies and imagine that the female lead is your girl.
Women are creatures of comfort. That's what explains the variety of flavors of lotions, eating ice cream during stressful times, and their favorite movies. There is a level of comfort that lives within the escapism of imagining being the extra special girl in the movies. The better a guy gets at embracing that, the better off he will be in the world of understanding women.
As I mentioned before, there is no such thing as knowing women too much. Take this piece of advice and put it into action. You have been given a big, shiny, golden nugget of enlightenment. Now it's up to you to make it happen.
