It was 70s balladeer James Taylor who
once said that, with him in your life, you
had a friend. Whether down and
troubled or if you needed a helping
hand, you just had to call out his name
and he'd come running. This is all well
and good, but once there, was he the
right kind of friend?
Not every man needs every type of
friend, but all men need these following
five in their life…
The Wingman
Of all the numbers buried in a single
man's cell phone, it's perhaps the
Wingman who's on speed dial 1. Without
him, a single man is likely to remain one
for a considerable period of time, as the
Wingman's role is to arouse the
appropriate amount of confidence to
enable his friend to approach women in
public places. Sure, it's not like we can't
go in alone, but with the right kind of
Wingman, we're twice the man we are
without him. In the face of failure, he
works as a confidence shield. With
success, he's an appreciative audience, a
rapturous round of applause. But
beware: if your Wingman is too lucky
with the ladies, he'll be casting a heavy
shadow that you could get lost in.
Conversely, with too weak a Wingman,
you two are just a pair of losers in a bar.
So pick wisely.
The Ceaseless Single
Apart from the wrinkles and inexplicable
sprouts of hair, the other problem with
getting older is that your friends start to
get paired off. As they disappear into
domestic coupledom only to re-emerge
when they get a break in their dinner-
party schedule, you realize how much
you need THIS guy: the Ceaseless
Single. Every group of friends has the
one buddy who remains resolutely
unattached, whether due to bad odor,
bad habits, or just plain bad behavior.
But there are times in your life when you
really need this guy big, someone you
can rely on when your wife/other
friends/family are just too busy to give
you the time of day, and you just want
someone to hang out with. He's the guy
you can call on a moment's notice and
know he's not going to be busy looking
after the kids or shuffling around Home
Depot.
The Female Friend without
Benefits
At first sight not quite as attractive an
option as the Female Friend WITH
Benefits, this lesser-featured alternative
is an essential addition to your friend
armory. With the benefits removed, you
can start getting the female perspective
on everything – from that cologne you're
drowning in to that facial hair you think
is attractive – from someone without a
vested interest. Finally, you can find out
that women don't care about your new
iPhone, have little interest in seeing Saw
3, and are not overly fussed by the NFL
draft, all from someone who knows.
Plus, there's more: you can actually talk
about your feelings without being
laughed at. Go on, you know you want
to.
The Escape Life Guy
He doesn't have to be single, but he does
need to be the type of guy who can take
off on an adventure when the mood
strikes. Whether your preference is a
long weekend's motorcycle ride, a scuba-
diving trip in Hawaii, or a long-haul
flight to a German beer-fest, Escape Life
Guy is your link to a Disney-free world of
adventure. He's always got a half-packed
bag ready to go and he's game to explore
the world beyond his cubicle/
apartment/better half. Sometimes a
guy's got to cut loose, and he's the man
to do it with.
The Shopping Guy (Yes, You Read
that Right)
Although this may seem anathema to
many, even menfolk have to occasionally
step into a giant mall and splash some
cash. Sure, the Female Friend Without
Benefits can help with the clothes, but
Shopping Guy is your go-to company for
electronics, autos, and beyond. He's the
guy who's been spending as many hours
as you have exploring online discussion
groups and comparing stats, and he's as
desperate as you are to get his hands on
the real deal. More knowledgeable than
anyone on the Best Buy payroll, consider
him your personal – and portable –
consumer report.
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once said that, with him in your life, you
had a friend. Whether down and
troubled or if you needed a helping
hand, you just had to call out his name
and he'd come running. This is all well
and good, but once there, was he the
right kind of friend?
Not every man needs every type of
friend, but all men need these following
five in their life…
The Wingman
Of all the numbers buried in a single
man's cell phone, it's perhaps the
Wingman who's on speed dial 1. Without
him, a single man is likely to remain one
for a considerable period of time, as the
Wingman's role is to arouse the
appropriate amount of confidence to
enable his friend to approach women in
public places. Sure, it's not like we can't
go in alone, but with the right kind of
Wingman, we're twice the man we are
without him. In the face of failure, he
works as a confidence shield. With
success, he's an appreciative audience, a
rapturous round of applause. But
beware: if your Wingman is too lucky
with the ladies, he'll be casting a heavy
shadow that you could get lost in.
Conversely, with too weak a Wingman,
you two are just a pair of losers in a bar.
So pick wisely.
The Ceaseless Single
Apart from the wrinkles and inexplicable
sprouts of hair, the other problem with
getting older is that your friends start to
get paired off. As they disappear into
domestic coupledom only to re-emerge
when they get a break in their dinner-
party schedule, you realize how much
you need THIS guy: the Ceaseless
Single. Every group of friends has the
one buddy who remains resolutely
unattached, whether due to bad odor,
bad habits, or just plain bad behavior.
But there are times in your life when you
really need this guy big, someone you
can rely on when your wife/other
friends/family are just too busy to give
you the time of day, and you just want
someone to hang out with. He's the guy
you can call on a moment's notice and
know he's not going to be busy looking
after the kids or shuffling around Home
Depot.
The Female Friend without
Benefits
At first sight not quite as attractive an
option as the Female Friend WITH
Benefits, this lesser-featured alternative
is an essential addition to your friend
armory. With the benefits removed, you
can start getting the female perspective
on everything – from that cologne you're
drowning in to that facial hair you think
is attractive – from someone without a
vested interest. Finally, you can find out
that women don't care about your new
iPhone, have little interest in seeing Saw
3, and are not overly fussed by the NFL
draft, all from someone who knows.
Plus, there's more: you can actually talk
about your feelings without being
laughed at. Go on, you know you want
to.
The Escape Life Guy
He doesn't have to be single, but he does
need to be the type of guy who can take
off on an adventure when the mood
strikes. Whether your preference is a
long weekend's motorcycle ride, a scuba-
diving trip in Hawaii, or a long-haul
flight to a German beer-fest, Escape Life
Guy is your link to a Disney-free world of
adventure. He's always got a half-packed
bag ready to go and he's game to explore
the world beyond his cubicle/
apartment/better half. Sometimes a
guy's got to cut loose, and he's the man
to do it with.
The Shopping Guy (Yes, You Read
that Right)
Although this may seem anathema to
many, even menfolk have to occasionally
step into a giant mall and splash some
cash. Sure, the Female Friend Without
Benefits can help with the clothes, but
Shopping Guy is your go-to company for
electronics, autos, and beyond. He's the
guy who's been spending as many hours
as you have exploring online discussion
groups and comparing stats, and he's as
desperate as you are to get his hands on
the real deal. More knowledgeable than
anyone on the Best Buy payroll, consider
him your personal – and portable –
consumer report.
www.trueheart2love.diydating.com
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