It's that time of year again, and the infamous "Cuffing Season" is upon us. Love is in the air, and everyone who Cupid hasn't gunned down is scrabbling to make sure they don't spend New Years alone.
Today we'll identify the men who not only win in this season but were made for this season. These are all specific personas you already exude or try to emulate. It's important for you to know where you fall, why? You don't have the time for an identity crisis. Emotions will be running high, and grand gestures will be given. You have to be on your A-game because everyone else knows what time it is—game time.
1) The Penfold and Ruth Chriser (Wine & Diner)
You are genuinely delighted by women. You cannot help but celebrate their beauty. Yet, you aren't afraid to show flashes of vulnerability. You are the mysterious suitor that women fantasize about. You have incredible love and compassion towards women but no neediness. You've studied body language in detail and dedicated hundreds of hours perfecting your craft. You realize that all women desire to feel sexy, loved, and beautiful. It is your mission to make this a reality.
2) Alexander the Greater
You are on a perpetual journey towards greatness. When you meet a beautiful woman, you gladly welcome her to come along for the ride, but you are resolute on your commitment to your destiny. You fully understand that women are sick of mediocre men. You have taken steps to remove all mediocrity from your being. You've transcended what you ever thought was possible. You understand the fundamental truth that women don't want to be the adventure; they want to be taken on an adventure by an attractive man. You are that man.
3) The Modern Romeo
You know with conviction that her heart will be broken if she ever feels manipulated by you. You literally have the unique opportunity to color all her future relationships with men. As such, you demonstrate supreme desire without a drop of presumption. You make your intentions Absolut(ly) clear. Drunk off her aura; you have never entertained the friend zone concept or been confined its boundaries. You approach authentically, and you pursue without hesitation.
4) Honest Frank (Abe's Straight-Shooting Brother)
You make no apologies for your values, your identity, your actions, or your desire. You avoid verbally defending yourself when challenged or tested, because to defend it is to validate false accusations. You base your entire existence on honest intent. You need not apologize for nor justify anything in your life, as long as it comes from a place of authenticity. You understand the difference between "good-looking" and "attractive" to your core. You make no excuses for your faults and succeed in spite of them. You've been handed the blueprint for success, and you've committed to using it.
5) The Golden Boy
You aren't the most interesting man in the world, but he definitely gave you his card. Your presence is infectious to the point where you can laugh at her, yourself, and the situation. You have no qualms with letting your guard down because no swords can harm you (not like anyone would want to anyway). Beloved by all and loved by her, your confidence will shine through and around you. As the modern Alpha male, you are used to winning, and you do it very, very often. She knows your reputation proceeds you, and you know you built to provide for her.
6) The Intellectual
You have eclectic interests, hobbies, and opinions beyond the average person. You are learned. There will be plenty of people who see things differently from you, but this does not bother you. Passerbies will think, "Wow, who is this man? There's something about him..." but only she will know. You are that thimble buried in a stack of needles. Your mind serves as a safe haven in a world of sharp tongues and dull minds.
Now the shadows these men cast are all quite large, and it may be hard for any man to be them 100% of the time (except for James Bond and Chuck Noris, of course). But this is the time to channel at least 85-97% of that swagger, and these are the places where you need to channel it.
1) The Office Christmas/New Years Party
You know it's coming around every year, you can't escape it, and you can't miss it.
Here's the reason why.
Not going is a terrible strategic plan professionally. It's the perfect opportunity to chat up the boss and show your social side, and the co-worker you have been ogling since she transferred in is going to make an appearance. Oh, and she just broke up with her douche boyfriend.
Go. Be charming. Be funny. Be confident. Don't get shwasted. Show you have personality, sophistication, and you can hold your liquor around your peers while initiating a "random" chat about a topic you know she will be interested in. Now we aren't saying she will go home with you, but she will look at
2) Your Best Friend’s Engagement Party
Ever feel like everyone close to you is either getting married or proposing around the holidays? It's not you, it's actually very common, and if you are lucky enough to be the friend of the future groom, you may also come away with a consolation prize.
Usually, at engagement parties, there are two kinds of people: married people and people who want to be. What that translates to you is a room filled with women who are happy yet intensely envious of their very good friend. This isn't the time to go into Wedding Crashers mode and try to sleep with everyone in the room, but this is a great time to make yourself available for conversations about the after-party. You aren't trying to steal the show, but you should let them wonder why you are single... and how long you will be.
3) Christmas Shopping
Guys, this is a goldmine—thousands of people crammed in huge shopping centers and limitless amounts of icebreakers. If you read "The Ultimate Guys Night Out Game," you know this is the perfect place to start playing GO! Ask the most attractive women you see for advice on gifts for your mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, or even your dog.
After they give their advice and you jokingly accept or reject it, nonchalantly inquire if they would like to grab some food or drinks afterward. A long day of dealing with angry shoppers can take its toll on anyone, and a treat for them will definitely be well received.
Naturally, with great power comes great responsibility, so we reached out for some female advice on the types of girls on the hunt during cuffing season. Stevi from The Wonder Woman Blog gave us her tips on the top five girls on the market, so take a moment to review them.
1) "Birds of Prey Girls"
These women take "finding a man" very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that they will scheme and plot on ways to find eligible bachelors. Everything from their ensembles to venue arrival is planned down to the minuscule details.
They may not have bad intentions, but they are definitely open to dating and hopeful. It will not be hard to approach these ladies. After all, they are looking for you at the same time. However, there is a downside to these types of women. She has seen so many men that it will be hard to impress her- you will need to be original. You may have to put the "Do your feet hurt?" lines to rest.
2) "Insecure Girls"
She probably dresses a little dated and looks disheveled. While she may oftentimes be described as frumpy and/or awkward, there is potential in this jewel. She will be genuine and open about her feelings.
You may have to invest time in building her self-esteem. Nevertheless, if complimented about the right things (i.e. her honesty, her genuine spirit, mind, beauty), she'll exude confidence instead of cockiness.
3) "The Superficial Girl"
Listen, it will be hard to come across a woman who does not like nice things. Not only is it a female thing, but it's also an American thing. We tend to like shiny people and shiny toys. You will come across a lot of women who are self-absorbed, narcissistic, and materialistic.
While most guys write off superficial women, it is important to understand the source of their shallow ways. A lot of the time, superficial girls use frivolous things as a mask to hide their hang-ups or fear of commitment. They think, "If I focus on the bling, then I won't be disappointed if I get hurt." If superficial girls turn you off, then walk away. However, if you like the challenge, there may be more than meets the eye.
4) "The Hopeless Romantic"
This girl is the one sitting at home reading Fifty Shades of Grey. This is the young lady who glances up at the door of Starbucks whenever someone comes through- just praying that her prince charming has arrived.
She probably kissed a few frogs, but she is keeping her heart and mind open to the chance at finding love. She falls in love quickly. The only hurdle you may have to jump is one of high expectations. She wants a fairy tale, and she wants a lot from you. However, if you explain to her that you are only human (but want to do right by her), she should understand.
5) "Bottom Barrel Girls"
These women are usually anxious to find a man because of a few reasons: a.) She sees all of her friends with boyfriends. She feels left out because she has no one to text, call, or shout out on Instagram. She wants to fit in. b.) These are the girls who scramble for a man during their second-semester senior year of college.
They hear an imaginary clock ticking- taunting them about their chance of finding a man in the "real world." Beware of these women. A relationship should be about two people who want to grow together. These women simply want arm candy to soothe their insecurities.
There you have it; if you're a bachelor during this time, don't drunk dial all of your high school exes out of desperation. Reflect on the gems we shared with you to make these holidays magical.