July 20, 2010

Wing Girls Make "Great" Girlfriends

Maybe I'm blowing my own bubble, but I asked my boyfriend and he thinks it's okay that I write about the wing girl-"great girlfriend" paradigm. I'll try to be brief.

You might already know, or can easily guess, why a wing girl would make a "great" girlfriend. So, maybe this is really for all the girls out there seeking a significant other.

Here's the short list:

1. Wing girls 'got your back


They look out for others' benefit. It's a pretty selfless act to speak on behalf of another in order to win the listener's favor for someone else. That tendency for a wing girl to look out for friends is a clear indication of the girl's altruism. That, according to the AlphaDog book, is like an alpha dog. It might not feel natural at first to do something for someone else that you would normally do for yourself-- i.e., make a pickup. But once you experience the reward that comes with selfless acts, getting into a habit of looking outward isn't far beyond.

2. Wing girls just want to have fun


Lightheartedness is a key attribute men love. Ladies, if you have a hard time lightening up but you agree with this statement, maybe it's time to get radical about whatever personal issues are holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest. Life is too short to hold onto bitterness, sorrow, or regret. Learn from life's experiences and move on. Look around. I see young men and women regularly who lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan. Maybe you lost a part of your soul from a terrible incident. This doesn't mean that you can't get back your dignity. This is part of the balance of life. Deal with the issues, get over them, and learn to enjoy life.

3. Wing girls empathize


In order for a wing girl to really help someone else, she has to understand what that person thinks or feels. She has to be in touch with that person enough to meet his or her relationship needs. That means being a good listener, putting aside personal issues or problems to focus on the other person, and making an effort to understand his or her perspective. It also means not assuming before listening what the other person thinks. Presumption is the greatest barrier to empathy. Typically, we might think of a guy to only be interested in food and football. But he has feelings too. He probably prefers not to discuss them, but he has them. Just because he has more testosterone, which has been scientifically proven to play a factor in anti-social behavior, doesn't mean he is not affected by emotions. So, ladies, be sensitive to men. Pay some attention and try to understand where men come from.

Conclusion


So, ladies, if you're wondering what you can do to increase your man magnetism, remember these three things. Be more selfless. Be lighthearted, not just when you're having a good time, but also amidst day-to-day drudgery. Be empathetic.

And guys, it can work for you, too.