“Find a babe” — The Silent Guru
Support doesn’t always come the way we want it. But you can do this…
(Why do I like women with dark eyes, edgy attitudes, and who look hot in hoodies? Dream girls don’t often look like Gisele Bundchen…)
The undefined(maddening) support of a stereotypical male friendship.
Look, Reader…
It’s undeniable that we need each other.
I’m speaking to you and you’re listening, which does wonders for my self-esteem. I do my best to return that favor.
You’ve known me for a while now, and we’re starting to understand each other’s perceptions and beliefs. I feel closer to you now because we’ve passed the awkwardness of not knowing what each other wants and needs.
But now, I see that I need to give more than I get. I see that you need me to be more genuine, to express myself authentically, and to give you enough to feel safe, heard, and respected.
So…
Will you be my girlfriend?
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“Find a babe” — The stoic, hypermasculine friend
The title of this article is words from one of my closest friends.
