Both sides now…

I just read a little blurb on yahoo.com personals about dating. (What can I say? I have to keep abreast of the competition.) What this particular article was discussing was the age-old mystery of women being attracted to “the jerk”, “the asshole”, “the prick”. The article was VERY thorough with the description of jerks and what their habits are. (e.g. not calling, lowering your self esteem, etc. etc.)

I’ve heard this topic talked about A LOT. I’ve had discussions with my friends about this. I over hear women asking themselves “why does every guy I date turn out to be such a jerk?” I’ve heard plenty. I’m not gonna go into the intricacies of the subject. I’m just gonna bring up a very valid point.

WHAT ABOUT MEN? It seems there’s all this concern about protecting women from men who are out to use women. And don’t get me wrong, it’s a valid concern. There are men out there who want nothing more than to take advantage of women. Girls, protect yourselves. Here’s the thing, people, there are jerks that are women. They exist. I’ve known a couple. I’ve not once seen an article, heard a discussion, watched a program warning dudes about jerk women.

Men do not have a monopoly on playing mind games. Women can do it just as well if not better. And I think it’s high time that someone wrote an article on how to spot a woman being a jerk, or the more commonly used “bitch.”

What’s that, you say? Why don’t I do it? Well OK! I will. Keep an eye out for it. I’m out.

-e.Lucas