Are you in a relationship with a man or a boy? Telling the difference between these two is not as difficult as you might think.
How to know you're dating a boy, not a man
Now, a boy in this context doesn't exactly mean a teenager, so before you roll your eyes and move on, pause briefly and read this.
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A man knows how to treat you right, respect you and take your feelings into consideration whenever he has to make any decision that concerns your relationship.
On the other hand, a boy is in a world of his own and acts like the universe revolves around him alone.
Below is a list of the easiest indications to help you know what kind of dude you're rolling with. Each one is self explanatory so you really don't need an additional epistle to help you understand what they mean.
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- He’s not reliable
- He’s constantly testing you
- He plays with your emotions
- He's selfish
- He only lives for the moment and has no solid future plans
- He still lives with his parents
- He can't hold down a job
- He gets high too often
- He intentionally makes you jealous
- He believes sex is the only solution to every problem
- He tries to win every argument
- He never takes the blame for anything
- He's unnecessarily rebellious
- He's always worried about what people think of him
- He never takes care of you
- He can't fix anything
If your boyfriend possesses any of these traits, then I'm sorry to announce to you -- you're dating a BOY!
You stand by and watch him grow up, or can leave him with his juvenile wisdom and get yourself a real man. Your choice!
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