Quote for the day: Men for women

The supply of good women far exceeds that of the men who deserve them.  ~Robert Graves

Any woman over the age of 30 absolutely knows this fact more than anyone. I know tons of wonderful women who are single and have been single for a long time. Whenever a great guy becomes available, he is without a woman for about 5 minutes. Good men get snatched up before you have time to put on your next coat of mascara. Why, because there are far more great women than good men.

Now, don't get me wrong. I am no man basher. I love men, and have great respect for them. But, let's face it, girls become women much sooner than boys become men. Just because you are in a bigger body with more hormones and money does not make you a man. Every woman knows a 40 year old guy with Peter Pan syndrome. How many women do you know who are 40 yet still think they are 25? They exist but in much lower quantities than men.

As soon as a man reaches a fine level of maturity, understanding, patience, and compassion, he is snatched up pronto. This is why women can get really competitive when it comes to good available men, and this is where the sprint to get back into the skinny jeans or the desperation to stay in the skinny jeans comes in. Guys are attracted by physical appearance, and so it would seem that the one with the midriff baring outfits and skinny butt is the one who gets the man. This of course is a powerful illusion we buy into.

Most men I know after the age of 35, say that looks are important in that you have to be physically attracted to the woman, but they have dated enough "beautiful" picture perfect type women to know that looks are not what makes for a caring, sustainable, healthy relationship for the long run. In fact, what's the  joy in being with someone who looks like a beauty queen but is so self absorbed and high maintenance.

To all those women who are still looking for Mr. Right, have faith. It may take you longer than you expected, but there is someone for everyone, and it is better to hold out for the good one, than to be with some guy just because you don't want to be alone.