Boys

To preface, this is a companion piece to my friend Lollapalluko's most recent post about her man troubles. We were having a very "Sex and the City" moment on Friday...four girls sitting around drinking their beers (not Cosmos...we're real women) and talking about men and sex. Palluko and I realized that we have very different dating woes.

While she is a magnet for unavailable men and older gentleman, I seem to attract young frat boys. I am not sure what the rationale behind this is. I have always been told I look young. I still get carded at R rated movies sometimes...seriously, it's happened at least 2 or 3 times over the last couple of years. Anyway, in the last month, I have met 2 guys with whom I have exchanged phone numbers. Neither of which was over the age of 23.

Since being single, I have noticed a big difference in dating younger men vs. men my own age and older. The latter group actually calls to ask you out on real dates and takes you to a fancy dinner followed by even fancier drinks. They either pick you up or walk you to your car at the end of the date. Even more impressive, they make the follow up phone call a day or two later to tell you they had a nice time and ask you out again. They are mature and not playing games. Evidentially, I find this boring because I rarely make it to a second date with these fellas.

The younger guys are quite different. First off, I have gotten text messages rather then phone calls and never any concrete plans. It is more like "If you're going out tonight, let me know and we can meet up." I actually made it to 3 dates with one younger guy (he was 24 and he took me to see "The Incredibles") I think we talked on the phone a total of 2 times. We always made plans via email. Very romantic.

However out of character, I find myself a more intrigued and more likely to go out with this second group. It is a little more of a challenge and therefore, more fun. Maybe it is because I didn't get my fill of them when I was in my early 20's. Maybe it is because I know it isn't going anywhere and the thought of actually going out with someone I could like is the scariest thing imaginable. Maybe they are just hot.

I dunno.