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We're all in a big hurry to marry and start a family Sure, some
of us are. But so are some men. And we don't all view dating as
a search-and-destroy mission whose sole aim is to get to the altar
— and from there to the maternity ward — as fast as possible. More
than a few of us go out with you for the same reason you go out
with us — to have a good time and see what happens.
2. We need men for physical protection and financial security
Unless we're actually being attacked, macho heroics can be a
serious turnoff, so it's not necessary to lunge at every guy who
looks at us in a bar. We can take care of ourselves financially,
too; our careers are important to us, and we don't need to be "rescued"
from them. Want us to need you? Be communicative and supportive;
listen to us; offer us empathy and not just problem solving; show
us we can count on you emotionally; and treat us like partners.
3. As twenty-somethings, we're eager to date forty-something
men Yes, it's possible that a 21-year-old could have a great
relationship with a 48-year-old. But if your dating radar is focused
exclusively on women who are 10, 15, 20 or more years younger than
you, you're sending out a clear message about your immaturity —
not your youthfulness.
 4.
Single and over 35 means we're bitter beyond redemption We may
not have made a permanent commitment, but we've had satisfying careers,
friendships and relationships. We've explored our interests and
the world. In other words, we have not kept our lives on hold waiting
for true love to kick in. All in all, that makes us pretty attractive
women.
5. We say we want a nice guy, but it's not true Yes, you
know some women — maybe many women — who have gone out with one
jerk after another. And if you're in a dating drought, it must be
tempting to think we want to date jerks. Don't go there. Be the
nice guy. Be a good friend. And don't hesitate to follow your heart
when it wants you to be a good friend and something more, too. The
woman who responds to you will be the one who appreciates you for
who you are.
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Breast
Feeding Alert
The latest British Medical Journal
warms that long-term breast-feeding of children may increase
their chances of developing cardiovascular disease later in
life. The Journal said that after studying 331 young adults,
researchers found those who had nursed longer than four months
had stiffer arteries than those bottle-fed or breast-fed only
as newborns.
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