The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning. Throwing out the old, and discovering the new.
Whether it’s about love, sex, dating or relationships spring is the perfect time for Guy’s Guys to take stock of who they are and where they want to be. Summer, the beach, and bikini weather is right around the corner. And as the temperature rises, the skirts get shorter. You know the rest. Why reassess? Because it’s healthy, it will keep you on your path, and it could motivate you to connect with some great women. Here are four quick things to keep Guy’s Guys moving forward this spring.
1. Review your contacts.
Like a big old bear, it’s easy to hibernate during the winter. Same old, same old. And it can carry over to your dating life. Oh, it’s Friday night again? Let’s hit the same sports bar and ogle the same women.You have your go-to hook ups, but are you really accomplishing anything beyond sharing a few laughs, watching every college football bowl game, and chilling with your buds and a friend with benefits? Ask yourself: is this the best you can do? If the answer is no, take stock in where you are versus your goals—in your career, fitness, or relationships and get cracking. If you find that your lady friends are locked into in the friend zone, then maybe it’s time to dust off your online dating profile. There are many, many fish in the sea, amigo, and that means lots of lovely ladies looking for nice guys. Don’t let your profile get stale and don’t stay posted-up for too long. Take a breather now and then before getting climbing back in the saddle.2. Ask new women out.
Maybe you’ve maintained your comfort zone by sharing a relationship with someone you like, but don’t like enough. This relationship is more than friends with benefits, but it’s become a convenience for both of you. You know something is missing. Hey, knocking boots is fun, but if either the sex or the conversation is lacking, it may be time for the talk. Be a gentleman, but consider moving on.
3. Review your diet.
Sickness begins in the gut. Trust me or do your own research; you’ll see that I’m right. And our tendency is to consume lots of comfort food and drink during those cold, dark months. Now that the weather’s warm and you want to be active, reassess what you’re ingesting. Like a lot of single guys, I’ve gone through phases where I’ve sustained myself on ketchup and beer and canned soup. We’re creatures of habit. If you can’t cut the junk and your small-batch bourbon, at least add fruits and veggies and water to your daily intake. You’ll see a difference in your mood and in your waistline. Plus, the ladies notice what you eat and what it does to your body. Just sayin’.
4. Relax.
This is a marathon, not a sprint so you’ve got time to adapt. Spring is the perfect time to take a deep breath, shift gears and try something new. And whatever you do, don’t let the media or your friends and family play the fear card with you. Take life by the cajones. There’s really nothing to fear but fear itself. Meet lots of new women, reassess your lifestyle and diet, eliminate people and situations that are no longer useful, and chill. Live your life to the fullest. Now that’s being a Guy’s Guy.
What are you doing to better yourself this spring?
