Single, female, and dating? We know you're getting a lot of
advice. Don't sleep with him until the third date. Don't say yes to a date for
Friday night after Wednesday. Don't say 'I love you' before he does. There are
so many rules that can't be broken…or else. And the rules are constantly changing.
Maybe it's time to go Old School. We're going all the way
back to the land of Cub Scouts, and Webelos. Back when the boys knew the laws and tried to
live up to them. The Boy Scout Laws, that is. Have you ever considered using
the official Boy Scout Laws as a guide to find a good man? It may seem
old-fashioned at first glance, but the next time you're on a first date, remember
a couple of these rules and see if you can't find a good "Scout."
The Boy Scout Laws
Law #1: A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his
promises. When he says he'll call at 5pm on Tuesday, he calls. And if he
doesn't call, you know that he's trapped under something heavy. Or he's beenin
the Emergency Room waiting room where there's a no cell phone policy.
Law #2: A Scout is Loyal.
When you want to do something to payback a friend or
co-worker who has done you wrong, a Scout's first and only response is always
"who's car are we taking?" He doesn't waste your time trying to make
you see the other person's point of view. He takes action immediately on your
behalf. He understands that being true to his family, friends, co-workers …and
of course, you…is his number one priority.
Law #3: A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout holds the door when you go in and out of buildings.
He helps you in and out of the car. He goes out of the way to help total
strangers who seem lost or helpless.
Law #4: A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He doesn't have to be the life
of every party. In fact, it's probably better that he isn't -- friendly don't
mean flirty. But he's always willing to have a conversation with the guy at the
dry cleaner about their favorite sports team and he can remember the name of
his waitress. He respects people.
Law #5: A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is always polite. Even when he's reunited with his
college gang, he still remembers to mind his Ps & Qs, and doesn't turn
everything and everyone he knows into the butt of his joke just to get a laugh.
Law #6: A Scout is Kind.
A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. Babies and
puppies make him smile. He has kind things to say about his mom -- even when it
isn't her birthday or Mother's Day. And he never makes you sleep in the wet
spot.
Law #7: A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules. This may be the only Boy Scout
law that can't be bent (or broken.) If asked politely, your scout should be
willing to get naughty all over you. But even then, he's following directions.
Law #8: A Scout is Cheerful.
Who doesn't want a man who makes you laugh? But it takes a
real Scout to make you laugh when you're at worst. When everything in your
world is completely out of control and there's no way out of a sticky situation
just by telling you that no matter what happens
you'll always have each other.
Law #9: A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout knows the value of a dollar. No one gets points for
being cheap, but a Scout knows that a woman works hard for her money. And he
won't waste her time. He saves for the
future and makes sure he can provide for his family.
Law #10: A Scout is Brave.
A Scout doesn't just kill the spiders. He's willing to stare
them down and chase them into your pantry in order to trap them in Tupperware, and
carry them outside the front door where he makes sure they are released back
into the wild. That's the way a real Scout does it, so that he can rescue you
from danger at the same time as he's not breaking Boy Scout Law #6. (See
above.)
Law #11: A Scout is Clean.
Benjamin Franklin said cleanliness is a virtue. And there is
no reason you should be dating a guy who lives in squalor surrounded by his
buds, a bathroom science experiment, empty beer bottles and old pizza cartons.
A Scout knows that taking pride in his cleanliness will develop his attention
to detail, a work ethic, and self-confidence.
Law #12: A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout worships you. He doesn't mock you and your friends
behind your back. And his higher power isn't a member of the LA Lakers starting
line-up. Enough said.
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