As I read, I agreed with some points he made that "dating" should actually still be dates instead of hooking up.
The article was poorly written, with curse words strewn about while the author is trying to portray a "stand up guy," confusing.
Then I got to toward the end. His conclusion? It's WOMEN who are at fault! Excuse me? He claims that "the real problem here" is that women let it happen. I have been appalled and infuriated with people's perspectives more than once in my life. However, to completely blame a societal shift on one gender alone is absurd.
Has this guy ever heard the phrase, "It takes two to tango?"
He proceeds to say that if he does anything nice he's categorized as a "stage-five-clinger" when he's "not looking for a girlfriend, nor...a wife" ARE YOU KIDDING ME. He wonders where the hooking up comes from?
The author, John Picciuto, wonders if women will one day "wise up and [ask for what they deserve]" but until then "men will get away with putting in the bare minimum."
How is it a woman's fault that men do not treat her right or ultimately only want sex?
I've had a lot of relationships, and I know what some people think of me, and what others might. But I'll tell you right now: THIS IS WHY. Because I stand up for what I believe in and how I want to be treated. So if you don't treat me right, I'm not going to stick around for more hurt. I am a woman who deserves to be respected and does "own the cards" as Picciuto puts it.
To be clear you are more than welcome to enjoy hook-ups as well. You have that right, too. This article is disgusting in more than one way. So, men and women: start stepping up, respecting yourself, respecting a potential partner, and don't settle for less than what you deserve.
