I haven't written much lately. But then, I haven't dated much lately. Last week, House and I went to see The Social Network. It was fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. As I walked House back up to her doorstep after, she said "Kiss me goodnight Tripp." So I did. And guess what? Still nothing. I have been debating telling her that it just isn't working and cutting things off. I enjoy spending time with her so much though. Some of my friends and coworkers are convinced that she is right for me and that I should just ignore my feelings. But for how long? I am a normal warm blooded male. I just dont see House in that way.
The online dating thing hasnt produced any substance yet. Milo looked through the profiles of the girls I was chatting with and he didn't think any of them were attractive. The problem is that I am just not meeting any girls that have the potential to date. The girls at the singles ward are all too young for me to date (well, in reality, I am too old for them to date). There aren't lots of places for a single LDS guy to meet single LDS girls. Especially out of college. So I have been considering a dog.
Yeah, that's right. I am thinking about getting a dog. Something that will attract girls. I mean, I tried buying a flashy car and it didn't really work. Milo has been suggesting I trade my car in for a Lotus or a Nissan GTR. He thinks that the problem is that my car (an Infiniti) and me both look just like everyone else. I already know what you are thinking: "But Tripp, won't a flashy car or a big dog only attract girls that are into flashy cars or big dogs?" The answer is yes. Those girls are better than no girls, right? So which should it be, a flashy new car (that just happens to be capable of going 193 mph) or a big dog (I am leaning towards a Great Dane)?
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I would definitely support getting a Great Dane. Dogs are great companions : )
ReplyDeleteHow about a small dog instead? One that doesn't shed..
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ReplyDeleteMilo made a good point about a dog that big... the size of the feces! I may have grown up on a farm but I am not sure I am willing to commit to picking up dog poo the size of my head every single day. Do you think having a great dane would attract more girls?
Love Tripp
Dear Miss A:
ReplyDeleteA small dog might work, except that a small dog may not attract any girls. Also, I have spoken generally in the past about obnoxious girls with small dogs that they carry around. I would hate to be hypocritical. What dog would you suggest?
Love Tripp
Tripp, Without a doubt, get a Lhasa Apso. I've had mine, Rex, for over 6 years and he is the very very best. And he doesn't shed. Amazing! Also, I think that to a lot of girls, huge dogs like a great dane would be scary. Plus how can you cuddle with it? You can totally have a Trip, Lhasa Apso, female cuddle session much easier than a great dane...something to think about! PS also consider the time you'll have to invest in the puppy/dog upkeep. A big dog needs a lot more attention and care-taking than a smaller one.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read your blog for sometime and had to get caught up on the House situation. Please, please let her go. I know you have fun with her but if you have no permanent intentions, and you know it, let her go. It's gonna be bad for her but I think you're just being a little selfish.
ReplyDeleteHow can you not be attracted to someone you enjoy being with in every other way? I think you worry about what your friends think too much. Follow your own heart and quit worrying about what others think. Remember, the best relationships begin with being good friends first. Don't get a dog, they are a big commitment that you don't have time for - worrying about what to do with it when you go out of town, being gone all day from, cleaning up after, etc.etc.etc. And having a cool car isn't a way to attract a girl who really matters.
ReplyDeleteA guy in my class has a dalmation and it is an absolute lady killer. Take that to a park with some unsuspecting Mormon girls and you will have to stop playing fetch in order to keep all them away. If you're serious about using material objects to attract women, you should trade in both the infiniti and the truck and get a really nice new truck. Those drive Utah women wild. My last suggestion is to start volunteering more. It's a very low pressure situation where you can be yourself and meet girls who actually care about something in this life other than being daddy's little Mormon princess. I'm thinking of trying this myself. At the very least, you're making a difference and improving yourself as a person.
ReplyDeleteWhere to begin?!... I think your idea of getting a new car is stupid. A girl might look once at your new car, but she isn't going to look twice unless she is a golddigger. I hope you are just being silly because that is such a dumb idea! If you honestly want a dog then get a dog, but please don't do it to get girls. That is again dumb (you have such strange ideas lately) and lots of girls aren't really into them (like me) or the smell and mess of them. Do you really think you have time for one? And I think your friend Milo is probably a nice guy with great intentions, but please stop listening to him about dating advice!!! Please please! If he is who I think he is then he is so different from you and your standards. Your problem is that you listen to too many people and you want to impress/please too many people. I honestly think that if he and some of your other friends thought House was gorgeous or hot then you would feel very differently about her. I think that she is really pretty by the way, but I'm not one of your trendy friends so I don't matter! I don't think you will ever see that everything you want is right in front of you. Just like your dream you will realize it one day and then it will be too late. You should rent My Best Friend's Wedding and feel Julia Roberts pain! If you honestly don't feel anything and you don't think that you ever will then just be honest. If you really care about her as a friend then you owe that to her. Maybe you can still be friends and you can be her best man at her wedding.
ReplyDeleteI'd go with the dog. I've read that the reason women like men with dogs is all because men are more willing to show their sensitive sides to their dogs than anyone or anything else. Seriously, they've even shown that men are more comfortable, and more likely, to do the baby-talk/kissy-face thing with their dogs than with their own children. Heck, I know I'm probably guilty of it too.
ReplyDeleteDon't get a dog!!!! I love dogs but they are a huge commitment and need lots of care. I don't believe they are a way to attract girls...maybe just as an attention getter. I like Little brother's comment about volunteering. Get out of yourself and think of others. Maybe then you will find someone or she will find you. I agree with Newton's comments about House. You can't see what is right in front of you. I know you and have seen how you connect with her. You have a lot in common and great intellectual conversations with her. After you get married, you have to go with more than looks alone, and she is darling. She definitely has so much more than some girl with the "looks" but is so superficial.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting in suspense to hear what happened with the dog, car, and house. I need an update stat or I'm going to give you a call. I might anyway because I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI read your blog from time to time ... and, man, do I feel sorry for House! Let that poor girl get on with her life! I've been in her position before, and, yes, the break-up was a blow, but I'm sure glad he let me go - I deserve, just as much as he does, to be with someone with whom their is mutual attraction, love and respect. It's been long enough with you and House - I don't think your lack of chemistry with her is going to change.
ReplyDeleteFrom what you write on here, it sounds like you are keeping her around because she's someone to do things with, and because some think you will eventually fall in love with her and she's perfect for you. Pretty selfish, I'd say. Very unfair to poor House.
If you lose her friendship, which you very well may, that's life . . . I'm sure you'll miss that part of your relationship, but you'll both be better for it in the long run.
Good luck . . .
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