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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Are his standards too high?

There's absolutely nothing wrong with a man or woman making sure they get what they want out of a relationship. Whether or not you have (or he has) a literal checklist of an ideal mate or just a mental one doesn't matter. But what about the guy whose standards are so high—we're talking Mt. Everest here—that he'll never make it over the hump into a successful relationship? Maybe you can't take your relationship to the next level because his standards are just impossible. Maybe you're Ms. Right-Here-Right-Now, but he's still looking for Ms. Doesn't Exist. Here are some signs that, indeed, it's not you: Even a supermodel brain surgeon isn't going to make this guy happy.

He's Literally Looking
A guy may scan the room to look for friends, colleagues, or the waitress (just to order a drink). But if his eyes are beaming around like search lights while he's talking to you, then it's time for you to be on the lookout: He's very likely to be searching for the next opportunity.

His Longest Relationship = Your Shortest
If a guy's mature enough to commit, then he ought to have had at least one or two fairly long-term relationships. But if a man tells you he can't quite get over the six-month hump, then it may be an indication that he gets bored quickly or is constantly looking for the next best thing. Either that, or he picks his toes in bed.

He Integrates the Guys a Little Too Much
Absolutely nothing wrong with a guy who wants to hang out with his friends, even regularly hang out with his friends. A man without buddies often isn't to be trusted. If there's no posse, there's no possibility he'd be worth hanging with for the long term. But if you find yourself fighting with his friends for prime-time attention from your man, then it means that you haven't cracked an all-important barrier: on one side of the wall, you're an alternative to hanging with the guys, on the other, they're the alternative to his first choice-being with you.

His E-Mail Response Time is More Than 72 Hours
When a smart guy comes on too strong with a woman he likes, he senses it and backs off... plays a little hard to get. But if he's really interested in you, he won't be able to wait much more than three days before reconnecting. If you're front-of-mind, you need to be front-of-to-do-list, too. If his inbox is so full that he can't hit reply, it's gone from a little game to a big warning sign. His life may be too full, as well.

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  • instrumentjamlord's Avatar
    Posted by instrumentjamlord Fri May 16, 2008 2:33pm PDT

    I think it's hilarious that the article claims to be about guys whose standards are too high, then after a single paragraph turns into a laundry list of things that WOMEN should consider deal-breakers.

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  • Lori B's Avatar
    Posted by Lori B Fri May 16, 2008 4:13pm PDT

    NOW THIS REALLY MAKES my blood boil. Men who allegedly have high standards are usually thinking with their "man-parts." Ego, Amigo!!! Cut the crap and appreciate that beautiful woman who is a saint just to acknowledge/have you in her life at all.

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  • star2cee's Avatar
    Posted by star2cee Sun May 18, 2008 11:27am PDT

    Men that expect Ms Perfect aren't usually very perfect, they tend to be arrogant self-absorbed PIGS !

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  • Helene's Avatar
    Posted by Helene Wed May 21, 2008 4:20pm PDT

    Thank Heaven's the editor finally wrote about the most common issues

    in relationships.Especially, when there's dozens of seductive(Fantasy nights) Gentlemen's Club's open every week. Whoah, now's there's so many over- available dumbell's running like "Wild Geese", I doubt that men would have such a need for a boring, relationship.All that teasing aside,you really do have to get to know someone even if the "fruit taste really great".

    In general, most people hide their flaws, real personalities, and habits or addictions.Amazingly, I've addressed the importance of this issue in every relationship .However, you can't destroy yourself in the process of making your lovemate Super happy.One day they adore you, the next month he/she "prowls" around with his co-worker on a business trip.Herego, I spent $700.00 on Hair extension, and a Breast implants.Hey,now I'm searching again and loving the dating scene better soley for the fact that it doesn't make me sick, or keep me from making friends again, or just "socializing". As for the "Total Package", thank the heavenly realm for Hairstylers and Fitness trainers.Thus, don't tolerate too much complaining it will lead to harmful stress, and very unrealistic outcomes.Styles can be updated, bodies turn slim, money comes and goes, and we'll the most important in a real, true, loving relationship is that the person you're with actual cares for you, and won't forget about you when things royally change for the better, or for worse. So, now's your chance to move on...

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  • MargaretO's Avatar
    Posted by MargaretO Fri May 23, 2008 3:28pm PDT

    this article is vaguely interesting....and may be more geared towards "signs your man won't commit" rather than his standards being "too high." im actually not sure any of the 'signs' in this article have anything to do with the title of the article...

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  • margaret's Avatar
    Posted by margaret Fri May 23, 2008 3:29pm PDT

    seriously - those aren't signs that his standards are too high. it's cute, really, that it's put that way, because it makes it nicer....but it just means that you're not the girl for him. there's nothing wrong with him - maybe his standards are in exactly the right place - to have someone whom he is totally into. there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

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  • TJ's Avatar
    Posted by TJ Fri May 23, 2008 3:33pm PDT

    "Here are some signs that, indeed, it's not you" LMAO Um. sorry but It's YOU!

    Hey guess what-- if he's doing all these things-- it IS you! If he had any real interest in you, he wouldn't behave this way. Duh. He's (dare I say it?) just not that into you.

    "He's very likely to be searching for the next opportunity." which means he's not that into YOU.

    "But if you find yourself fighting with his friends for prime-time attention from your man, then it means" he's not that into YOU.

    "But if he's really interested in you, he won't be able to wait much more than three days before reconnecting."- otherwise he's not that into YOU.

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  • Chris's Avatar
    Posted by Chris Fri May 23, 2008 3:36pm PDT

    If she does it right in the bedroom, then everything else will follow thru, catch me drift!

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  • SoberYetAgain's Avatar
    Posted by SoberYetAgain Fri May 23, 2008 3:38pm PDT

    Anyone can tell this is written from this person's experiences. A person who doesn't have "buddies" could be a family man. Personally, I think a person with "buddies" is most likely to lie and cheat.

    I'm listening, and I don't hear a thing. That's my experience.

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    Posted by Fri May 23, 2008 3:39pm PDT

    The only "sign" i agree with in this article is this one:

    "He's Literally Looking"--if a guy cannot consistently focus on you when you spend time together, best to just move on. If you are giving up your time to meet someone they should put an effort to being there and present for you.

    Email time? gimmea break, email is a terrible way to communicate. sometimes i cant get to emails for days, alot of people are like that. if you can't do it by phone or in person, not worth it in my opinion.

    having guy friends? not every guy feels the need to surround himself with a posse of guys, same for girls, not all of them need a bunch of girl friends. judge someone by how they are over an extended period of time, not if they spend too much or too little time with a group of friends.

    relationship time? some people would rather be alone then spend time in a relationship that goes nowhere or doesnt feel right. on the flip side, i'm sure you know people that would rather be with someone than feel alone. i don't think "relationship time" is a good indicator of anything. i know some terrific girls in the mid20s that havent been in relationships over a year or 6 months. it's not because there is something wrong with them. life is just random

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