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Volume CXVIII, No. XXIII |
December 8, 2005 |
Dear Tony
Reading mind essential for success in any relationship
Staff writer
Don't miss your last chance to hear the lovely and talented Jenny Gray on The Dear Tony and Jenny Gray Show on KJNB radio next Tuesday.
The show will still go on next semester, but tragically Jenny Gray is leaving Dear Tony to study abroad in Spain.
Dear Tony,
I have been dating my Bennie girlfriend for about three months. The trouble is, if she gets annoyed at me and I ask her what's wrong, she's either quiet or tells me it's a "combination of things."
I have no idea what I'm supposed to do about all the confusion I am experiencing.
I'm trying to be a nice boyfriend, taking her out on dates and being goofy, but sometimes I don't know what gets her mad.
- Frustrated Freshman
Dear Frustrated Freshman,
Knowing why on earth a woman is mad at you is not important, or even possible in most situations.
What is crucial is mastering key phrases such as "I'm sorry," "It's all my fault" and "I know I'm an idiot, but every day I thank God I was smart enough to realize how wonderful you are."
These should keep you out of the doghouse.
But sometimes trying to stay out of the doghouse can get a little too emotionally draining, especially when you're trying to do the best that you can but your girlfriend is confusing you.
So if the issue persists, I say break up with her. When she asks why, just shrug and say, "A combination of things."
Dear Tony,
The last three women my friend has dated for an extended period of time are engaged to the man they met immediately following the break-up with my friend. How should he look at these occurrences?
- Accidental Match Maker
Dear Accidental Match
Maker,
Your friend should look at these occurrences as a stroke of luck. If he had been the next guy to date these women, he'd be engaged right now. That would be scary.
But that's from a stereotypical guy's perspective. I've talked with a lot of senior Bennies who are single, and they tell me that being single at this stage of the game is terrifying.
Not many women want to be an old maid, evidently, and I guess college is prime territory for meeting a mate. So many single seniors get a bit tense.
Therefore, I think your friend should market this unique trait of his.
His slogan could be: "Want to meet the man of your dreams? Date me, then the next guy you meet will bring you happiness and true love."
Women will be lining up to date this guy. Plus your friend can encourage the girls to consider him their last wild fling before they settle down and get married, which should make for some fun dates.
Of course, this whole trend doesn't reflect too well on your friend's personality.
It seems to suggest that his personality is so horrendous that after dating him, a woman is willing to marry absolutely anyone. Immediately.
Just to rid herself of the memory of dating him.
Run that possibility by your friend and see what he says.
