i subscribe to esquire magazine bc i think they are promoting the long lost art of modern gentlemanliness.
this issue, they put together a list of “things we think we’ve figured out,” pretty sweet and here are some of my favorites:
consoling
- always carry a clean handkerchief
conversations with her father
- never, ever even hint at even thinking about poking fun at her in any way whatsoever. it’s not funny. it will not endear you to him. it will not be found relatable.
listening (because we don’t do it well)
- just be quiet. please. for her. stare into her eyes and be quiet. give her advice only when she asks for it.
“great” versus “beautiful”
- that’s a beautiful dress, you look great. fail.
- that’s a great dress, you look beautiful. pass.
entrances and exits
- she goes first: doors you’ve already opened, any place really, except…
- you go first: movie theater rows (you’re acting as the battering ram), revolving doors (you’ve getting the thing moving), cabs (you’re sliding over so she doesn’t have to).
easy answers for common questions
- do you like what i’m wearing? you look beautiful.
- do i look fat in this? of course not.
- can you give me a hand? of course.
- which do you like better: this one or this one? that one.
- what the fuck is your problem? i love you.
not as great as we thought
- roses, sex toys, cologne, being really great with kids, purchasing clothes for her, a kissably smooth shave.
better than we thought
- knowing her favorite drink, writing a thank you note to her parents, helping with her coat, wiping off the sink, toilet seat down, tucking in your shirt.
My goal is really very simple: when a man looks at a woman wearing one of my dresses, I would like him basically to be saying to himself, ‘I have to fuck her.’…I just think every woman deserves to be desired. Is that really asking too much?
— John Galliano on GQ.com
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Like a rocker/edgy/sexy/gothic kinda look. But low key though. Not like ‘out there’ ya know.
Wait. I know it's not grammatically correct but there are TWO sites of the day! →
Accidental Chats: Site of the day. Hands down. →
Not just because my friends started it either. Hehe.
You see how picky I am about my shoes and they only go on my feet.
— Cher, Clueless
“It’s like when you’re in 4th grade and you make those Valentine’s Day bags that you tape to the back of your chair. You go around and give everyone a Valentine and a piece of candy. Except you give that girl you have a crush on one extra piece of candy. You make sure those hearts you drew are filled in neatly and that she knows it’s from you.
And that’s the heartache for me. I am already happy. I have people to share it with. I am not looking for someone to make me happy, but it would be nice to have that someone to give an extra piece of candy to every once in a while.
I think all the Anti-Valentine’s Day sentiments stem from the fact that people have a skewed view on happiness. Don’t be so anxious to find someone because you think it will make you happy. It won’t. If you’re bitter, cynical and negative, you will only attract other types like you because no truly happy person wants to be dragged in the mud.
You can create an amazingly successful and happy life on your own. Just like with getting into shape, there is no magic pill (person). You have to get up, eat right and get your ass moving. The trick is to find someone that can and wants to keep up with you.”
The Glimmer Twins, “We Love You” (via nevver)
