Wait up!

by Christine on May 14, 2010

One of the most annoying things to me is when you are participating in something your significant other loves and your significant other leaves you in the dust. For example, I know of a couple who, the guy is a total bike rider and loves every second of it. His girlfriend? Not as much. But she wanted to join him n a ride and be interested in what her boyfriend did. So they went for a biker rider and he left her in the dust, by a lot. She was quite put out by this. And she should be. When your significant other takes interest in what you like you better behave and wait.

As we all know Edward is about 1000 times stronger, faster and more talented than Bella and throughout the entire Twilight Saga Edward waits for Bella. When they are walking to the meadow in the first book he walks along side of her and notices that he is walking with her when she knows he could leave her in the dust.

Don’t be left in the dust. You don’t deserve that.

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But she doesn’t even like sports

by Christine on March 30, 2010

It is very well known that Bella is not coordinated. It’s actually made into a pretty funny joke throughout the book. The very first time we learn about this is during the volleyball scene in the beginning of the book. Bella hits the ball then it hits Mike in the head. Not so good with the sports.

Later on in the book we see Bella going to play baseball with Edward. What is Edward thinking??? Bella can’t play ball, dance or even walk straight without tripping. Even Bella’s dad tells Edward “good luck with that” as they are leaving out the door.

Here’s the thing. Edward doesn’t care what Bella can or cannot do. All he cares about is being with her and sharing experiences with her. He invites her anyway. Bella could have said she didn’t want to go but she didn’t. She was given the chance to say no. Imagine how good Bella felt when Edward included her in something that she knew she wasn’t good at.

Whether or not you are good at something or like something you should still be given the chance to say no. You know, I am not a huge fan of baseball. It is probably my least favorite sport around but if my husband invited me to a game you can be sure I would go and I would be happy about it. It’s not about the event it’s about who you are with. Every guy or girl need to remember this. Give the person you’re with the chance to say no. Don’t just assume they won’t go because they don’t like it.

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What’s a mother to do?

March 26, 2010

Someone asked me recently what a mom can do to have their sons grow up to be good men and not mama’s boys. I will use my own mom and dad as an example.
My parents taught my brothers to always be courteous and respectful of women. For example, anytime we were out as [...]

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Make it genuine

February 4, 2010

Some women think chivalry is only good if it is genuine. I read this on a feminist website feminist.com:
“I don’t care who opens the door–whoever gets there first. If you simply want to open the door–great, but if it’s being done out of some sense of tradition and/or some sense of helping the woman [...]

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You have NO excuse not to practice chivalry.

January 31, 2010

And this is why…
“@zichik An elderly man with only one leg opened the passenger-side door for his wife before his own.
A man with one legs opens a door for his wife. Surely if you have two legs you can do it too. No silly excuses.

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Women you have a part in Chivalry too

January 30, 2010

Ladies, don’t out yourselves on a lower scale to keep a guy or get a guy. Guys don’t want OR respect that. You respect yourself and you’ll get the chivalry you crave. You want to know how I know? Read this from an actual person:
Me: Thank you for restoring my [...]

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Portland, OR

January 29, 2010

I was just chatting with a woman on Twitter. She said this city is lacking in manners and chivalry. Whats up Oregon?? This happens to be the perfect city to practice chivalry. It rains and it’s cold. Jackets and umbrellas. Try offering them to a woman or even a [...]

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Channing Tatum is a Real Man.

January 29, 2010

In InStyle magazine, Channing Tatum commented on what being a southern gentleman means:
“It means EVERYTHING. We have better manners. The other day this lady’s umbrella blew away, and it just made sense to go and get it for her. Some men forget that”
Well said. And you have a very lucky wife.

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A knight in shiny volvo

January 13, 2010

How many of us would love to have our guys come to our rescue? I, for one, would. A knight in shining armor, or a volvo in Edwards case. Edward does exactly this while Bella is in Port Angeles on page 162 in Twilight. There are some guys that followed her and were about to [...]

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What might have been.

January 8, 2010

When Bella first sees Jacob she thinks he is pretty good looking. Then he spoke and ruined it. Sounds pretty lame and shallow doesn’t it? Do you want to know what he said? He said “You’re Isabella Swan, aren’t you?” Bella was just annoyed because people don’t know that she [...]

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