Comments on: 14 Ways Geeks Can be Romantic http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/ Specialization is for Insects. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:16:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rebecca Sparks http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-94812 Rebecca Sparks Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:55:38 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-94812 All romance advice boils down to a) pay attention, b) make an effort in c) time or money, or both. This article has good suggestions in how you can make an effort in time and money. However, it makes some big assumptions on what women want--romantic comedies, jewelry, spa time, bubble baths etc. etc. I would rather watch a sci-fi flick than a romance, get a book or video game than jewelry, go to a con than a spa, and .. well I like bubble baths. If I got most of the stuff on this list though, I would know that you are not seeing me as a person with my individual likes and dislikes, but as a generic girl who must like generic girl stuff. So in summary, you shouldn't worry so much about surprising her with romantic gestures as much as you should be listening to her and using that knowledge to please her--and that could be taking out the trash unasked, paying for a trip to the spa, front row tickets for NASCAR or accompanying her to a lecture on gene sequencing--depending on your lady and what she wants. All romance advice boils down to a) pay attention, b) make an effort in c) time or money, or both. This article has good suggestions in how you can make an effort in time and money.
However, it makes some big assumptions on what women want–romantic comedies, jewelry, spa time, bubble baths etc. etc. I would rather watch a sci-fi flick than a romance, get a book or video game than jewelry, go to a con than a spa, and .. well I like bubble baths. If I got most of the stuff on this list though, I would know that you are not seeing me as a person with my individual likes and dislikes, but as a generic girl who must like generic girl stuff.
So in summary, you shouldn’t worry so much about surprising her with romantic gestures as much as you should be listening to her and using that knowledge to please her–and that could be taking out the trash unasked, paying for a trip to the spa, front row tickets for NASCAR or accompanying her to a lecture on gene sequencing–depending on your lady and what she wants.

]]> By: Aby Silva http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-82567 Aby Silva Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:56:52 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-82567 I find this article great!!!! The only thing is that I don't know how to tell my boyfriend to read it.... any ideas??? I find this article great!!!!
The only thing is that I don’t know how to tell my boyfriend to read it….

any ideas???

]]> By: Lorcan O'Neill http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-81563 Lorcan O'Neill Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:57:05 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-81563 These are ridiculously sexist. Women who *need* to be treated like this aren't doing much for equal rights recognition. These are ridiculously sexist. Women who *need* to be treated like this aren’t doing much for equal rights recognition.

]]> By: C.A.P. http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-80708 C.A.P. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:33:35 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-80708 Man, some of you guys are ignorant to a woman's true feelings and "NO DOUBT" single. If not single, with a very desperate woman. Don't forget this was written for geeks who usually make a lot of money and need this kind of help. John didn't say that all 14 suggestions had to be applied. Great post John. I know a girl who is pretty close to me with a boyfriend who I will be forwarding this to. Thanks Man, some of you guys are ignorant to a woman’s true feelings and “NO DOUBT” single. If not single, with a very desperate woman. Don’t forget this was written for geeks who usually make a lot of money and need this kind of help. John didn’t say that all 14 suggestions had to be applied.

Great post John. I know a girl who is pretty close to me with a boyfriend who I will be forwarding this to. Thanks

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-45142 John P. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:27:08 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-45142 Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh, I get it... you're one of those guys who has no money AND no respect for women! Then again, let's review the cost of some of the suggestions shall we? <ul> <li>Cook for her. Hmmm. That is basically free. You have to eat, and it's cheaper to cook than to take her out.</li> <li>Touch her. Free.</li> <li>Pay her a compliment. Free.</li> <li>Send her a love note. Cost of a postage stamp.</li> <li>Create a photo scrapbook. Oh, gee. You have to buy a photo book. AND you have to have some photos printed.</li> </ul> In other words, your argument that this article mandates that money is required to win a woman over is patently wrong. Of course, if you happen to have a decent job and make OK money, you will indeed have a much better chance. Anyone who is too stupid to recognize that should move on. Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh, I get it… you’re one of those guys who has no money AND no respect for women!

Then again, let’s review the cost of some of the suggestions shall we?

  • Cook for her. Hmmm. That is basically free. You have to eat, and it’s cheaper to cook than to take her out.
  • Touch her. Free.
  • Pay her a compliment. Free.
  • Send her a love note. Cost of a postage stamp.
  • Create a photo scrapbook. Oh, gee. You have to buy a photo book. AND you have to have some photos printed.

In other words, your argument that this article mandates that money is required to win a woman over is patently wrong.

Of course, if you happen to have a decent job and make OK money, you will indeed have a much better chance. Anyone who is too stupid to recognize that should move on.

]]> By: B ry http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-45109 B ry Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:14:58 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-45109 This article has to be written by a guy with very little charm, looks and/or personality. Sorry but you obviously think that money and monetary items are the key to winning over a woman. Yes they will definitely get you there faster if you lack the aforementioned qualities but give yourself a break and don't waste that much money on a woman when you can do just as well without doing so. This article has to be written by a guy with very little charm, looks and/or personality.

Sorry but you obviously think that money and monetary items are the key to winning over a woman. Yes they will definitely get you there faster if you lack the aforementioned qualities but give yourself a break and don’t waste that much money on a woman when you can do just as well without doing so.

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-38783 John P. Sun, 18 May 2008 15:30:55 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-38783 Lauren, Clearly the money thing has to be handled delicately. If a guy makes a woman feel uncomfortable, or like he is trying to be "flashy" with his money - he loses. But imagine that you had just picked up the tab at dinner, because you wanted to and he let you... and on the way home he asks if it's all right if he stops at the store to grab a Coke? You say "yes" of course, and then he runs in real quick and comes back out with his coke and a small bouquet of flowers as a nothing more than a "thank you" for picking up dinner. I'm willing to bet that 9 out of 10 times, if handled correctly, the woman is going to think it is a very sweet gesture. And that is what we're going for here. Just a few little things to make the ladies feel good. ;-) John Lauren,

Clearly the money thing has to be handled delicately. If a guy makes a woman feel uncomfortable, or like he is trying to be “flashy” with his money – he loses.

But imagine that you had just picked up the tab at dinner, because you wanted to and he let you… and on the way home he asks if it’s all right if he stops at the store to grab a Coke? You say “yes” of course, and then he runs in real quick and comes back out with his coke and a small bouquet of flowers as a nothing more than a “thank you” for picking up dinner.

I’m willing to bet that 9 out of 10 times, if handled correctly, the woman is going to think it is a very sweet gesture. And that is what we’re going for here. Just a few little things to make the ladies feel good. ;-)

John

]]> By: Lauren http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-38763 Lauren Sat, 17 May 2008 20:20:21 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-38763 that thing about finding an excuse to spend money if she wants to pay doesn't make any sense to me. If someone I was on a date with did that, I would be confused and maybe a little creeped out. that thing about finding an excuse to spend money if she wants to pay doesn’t make any sense to me. If someone I was on a date with did that, I would be confused and maybe a little creeped out.

]]> By: Mistergin http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37346 Mistergin Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:17:19 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37346 If I'm not the one paying for it, I'll be romantic all day long! I just haven't found anyone able to handle the "big somethings" while I focus on the "little nothings" =P If I’m not the one paying for it, I’ll be romantic all day long!

I just haven’t found anyone able to handle the “big somethings” while I focus on the “little nothings” =P

]]> By: 3gp http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37316 3gp Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:20:15 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37316 love the way it is categorize love the way it is categorize

]]> By: TheDane http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37267 TheDane Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:02:40 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37267 Never been to hawaii, but I sailed past Santorini once, it is certainly one of these stunning places that jsut take your breath away, we were on a ferry from the mainland to Rhodos or Crete, I was really close to just jumping off the boat right in Santorini :) Kim:) Never been to hawaii, but I sailed past Santorini once, it is certainly one of these stunning places that jsut take your breath away, we were on a ferry from the mainland to Rhodos or Crete, I was really close to just jumping off the boat right in Santorini :)

Kim:)

]]> By: Lisa Marie Mary http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37229 Lisa Marie Mary Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:55:24 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37229 Boy, do we have some romantic pessimists in the group! Bah humbug to romance, much? I think this list is awesome, and even makes me think about my own actions, too! Boy, do we have some romantic pessimists in the group! Bah humbug to romance, much?

I think this list is awesome, and even makes me think about my own actions, too!

]]> By: Rhoody http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37190 Rhoody Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:41:00 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37190 1/5 th of the effort ???? hmmm 1/5 th if you are over 60 1/6 th for over 55 1/7 th for over 50 1/8 th for over 45 ...and so on... no realy countable effort if handsome and long-nosed with whitish skin... have a great weekend Rhoody 1/5 th of the effort ???? hmmm

1/5 th if you are over 60
1/6 th for over 55
1/7 th for over 50
1/8 th for over 45
…and so on…
no realy countable effort if handsome and long-nosed with whitish skin…

have a great weekend

Rhoody

]]> By: adi http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37162 adi Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:16:12 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37162 Man, thats a lot of work :) .. Anyway, great tips.. Man, thats a lot of work :) ..

Anyway, great tips..

]]> By: RHB http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37149 RHB Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:59:53 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37149 After living Asia these silly chauvanistic ideas make me chuckle. I could make a counter list for here, but not the place or time. suffice to say every euro/amero nerd can be a romantic hero here. Just with 1/5 the effort. After living Asia these silly chauvanistic ideas make me chuckle. I could make a counter list for here, but not the place or time. suffice to say every euro/amero nerd can be a romantic hero here. Just with 1/5 the effort.

]]> By: Steve Elliott http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37143 Steve Elliott Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:51:29 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37143 Having been through divorce my goal is now simply to find a woman that I don't like and give her my house! Saves all the bits in between - ha ha Having been through divorce my goal is now simply to find a woman that I don’t like and give her my house! Saves all the bits in between – ha ha

]]> By: Mistergin http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37142 Mistergin Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:10:42 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37142 Agreed with these when I was much younger, but if you do these things for every woman you try to woo, you'll be broke before you're fulfilled. What I need to find is a woman with financial means who will objectify and use me. I could use a change for once =p Agreed with these when I was much younger, but if you do these things for every woman you try to woo, you’ll be broke before you’re fulfilled.

What I need to find is a woman with financial means who will objectify and use me. I could use a change for once =p

]]> By: Tom Barr http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37132 Tom Barr Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:22:04 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37132 Hey I think I scored over 30%! Regarding chick flicks, I look for the ones with sword fights (Princess Bride) or jungle settings (Romancing the Stone) and try to avoid Jane Austen movies, to me they're man repellent. Hey I think I scored over 30%! Regarding chick flicks, I look for the ones with sword fights (Princess Bride) or jungle settings (Romancing the Stone) and try to avoid Jane Austen movies, to me they’re man repellent.

]]> By: alex :) http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/comment-page-1/#comment-37131 alex :) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:16:11 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2008/03/26/14-ways-geeks-can-be-romantic/#comment-37131 uhh, some of these are just creepy. 100 "iloveyou" post it notes? i would run screaming. but maybe thats just me. uhh, some of these are just creepy. 100 “iloveyou” post it notes? i would run screaming.

but maybe thats just me.

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