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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

4 Reasons To Date The Unemployed

Historically when a woman found out a man she wanted to date was unemployed, she would go running for the hills. But these days, with the recession affecting people in all professions, many recently laid-off men actually make very promising boyfriends. Chances are high that these men worked in law, banking, or another field that requires a decent amount of education, intelligence, and motivation.

While these men may fall into the dreaded unemployed category, they are still desirable, and maybe even more desirable than men who still have jobs. Here are four reasons why starting to date someone who's been laid off can actually be better than someone who has to go to work every day.

1. He'll have more time to think about you. He should be able to come up with many fun and interesting (and cheap!) dates for the two of you as you explore your budding relationship. 

2. He'll work out more and actually lose the extra weight he gained from sitting in an office all day.

3. He'll take up exciting hobbies like cooking or beer-brewing, something he's always wanted to do, and something that will benefit you.

4. He'll write that book he's always thought about and end up a famous author. You'll have been the one who supported his dream from the beginning (and get to enjoy his royalty checks with him)!

So while the jobless usually get the short end of the stick from women when it comes to starting a relationship, in these tough times no one can afford to be picky. Go out and find a man who's been laid off and remember these benefits when his unemployment runs out in six to nine months!

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  • opiniononly's Avatar
    Posted by opiniononly Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:53pm PDT

    He will be unhappy because he can't find a job as easily as he used to so he will become depressed because the pickings are slim so he will sit in his house/apt and eat and not exercise and gain weight.

    What a dumb article.

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  • arscuore's Avatar
    Posted by arscuore Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:11pm PDT

    Horrible advice. Do you know how many men have complexes about being the bread-winner? Almost all of them. And where I live, EVERYONE is out of work, not just bankers, etc. I would be one of the ones running for the hills -- sorry guys! Doesn't help that my ex was out of work for half of our marriage...

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  • elle's Avatar
    Posted by elle Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:28pm PDT

    I see the humor and reality in this. While you can't go 100% on this advice, I think its definitely something to consider.

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  • yesi's Avatar
    Posted by yesi Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:11pm PDT

    Are you kidding me, this gives your guy more time to miss behave. He was no job which means he has more time to go out and meet new people. Or while your a work he will be home messing with someone else.

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  • Echo's Avatar
    Posted by Echo Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:33pm PDT

    yes we will have time to do more things. I for instance got laid off. I use to deal with sales. So much time now just made me realize what I want to do next. After 4 years of creative loss I found what I loved to do. I spent more time on my own doing the things that I loved doing. I started my own business. I talk with more people for the simple fact that I know I offer something very unique. I have a chance to choose what I can do with my time. Depending on what type of guy you are, is what you decide where your time will be spent. Women should be more open about dating a man then weighing in on what he can offer. If women really are stable and independent they won't mind dating a guy like me. If she needs security then she'll make that her most important quality a man has to have. How about we concentrate on the matters of the heart rather then what he can support you with. I started My business on feeling that I felt in my heart, Lovedgraphics.com.

    We'll so how well i do, wish me luck, and I say date a guy who got laid off or at least give him a chance. You might find your true love or soulmate... thank you.

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  • Clayton's Avatar
    Posted by Clayton Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:26pm PDT

    I think those days are over.People can be unemployed and still be very good at realationships its not money its how much they care.Women or men can both have jobs or be jobless it doesnt matter because the person is what counts.But people that are unemployed should at least have a desire to do something in life.Just sitting around on your couch is not cool. Men can stay at home with childern now but back in the day it was not part of society views. By the way a man wrote this thats not sexually misunderstood or a lazy little boy.

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  • swphome's Avatar
    Posted by swphome Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:47pm PDT

    I just retired which, technically, makes me unemployed. Does that make me more desirable?

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  • Chimot_thea3's Avatar
    Posted by Chimot_thea3 Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:02pm PDT

    No money means more depressed means more unhappier why bother ?

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  • February's Avatar
    Posted by February Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:24pm PDT

    I kinda agree with this. As I am a woman who is currently unemployed and this gives me more time to satisify my lover by keeping out house cleaned and supper on the table already cooked.

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  • colehappy's Avatar
    Posted by colehappy Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:59pm PDT

    this is dumb. looks at the pic! they're playing video game during daytime?!? get a life...

    my roommate got laid off, but got job (night time) he is very unhappy..started smoking (tabaco & weed) and drinking day or night...none of girls want him now..

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