rod_in_gtown Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I've heard of women who call themselves "High Maintenance", but many times they mean actually emotionally high maintenance. When I hear it however, I think of financial High maintenance. Are there any more types? Are you high maintenance? What type are you? Are guys high maintenance as well?
D-Lish Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 If you meet a girl and she tells you outright she is high maintenance- run screaming.
Jilly Bean Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Im emotionally high maintenance for the first month of dating someone I like, but most of that is self-inflicted. Once I navigate the stormy waters of feeling vulnerable and fears of intimacy and have quieted my own "three shades of chick crazy" demons, then I mellow out and Im good to go.
Jilly Bean Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 *runs screaming* Did I mention I can peel a grape with my tongue?
Author rod_in_gtown Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 Did I mention I can peel a grape with my tongue? :love: Beanie, you're my fave even if you didn't have that incredibly sexy skill... *tries not to drool too badly on his keyboard* But can you roll your Rs? I can do that very well... But seriously I think on a level, I'm pretty High Maintenance as well, I can get needy from time to time. I don't think the need to feel vulnerable with the person you love is a bad thing at all, I think it helps you build what would eventually be solid relationships. Because you're letting them see everything. Not just the "good" stuff.
Lishy Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Did I mention I can peel a grape with my tongue? Did I tell you I can peel a grape with my thighs?
Balthazar Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I just eat grapes, skin and all. But concerning high maintenance, let me refer you to the classic scene from "When Harry met Sally".
flc Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I meet a number of women who want you to make 100% of the decisions during dating; where to go, what to eat even asking what they should wear and you always drive. Now I don't mind making plans being in control and for the first few dates I just assume that is going to be the case but after a month it would be good to have her contribute a bit. This to me is a bit high maintenance and not really financial or emotional.
Krajt Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 My girlfriend comes across as high-maintanance. I jest with her a lot and at times she takes it so seriously. I called her a glass is half empty person, because she is quite negative and she went on a long rant about how I think she is depressing? We had a period of three weeks, where we argued four times and each and every time she was on about how much I must hate her after I said, I'm tired and fed up (in response to the arguments).
cutegirl Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 When I hear it I automatically think of being high maintenance looks wise.. Taking 1.5-2 hours to do hair and make-up regularly (on an almost daily basis), wearing fake lashes every day, having a few thousand dollars worth of high end makeup and brushes, having to keep up on hair and tanning regularly, having a trainer etc.. It doesn't necessarily equate into financially high maintenance... I consider myself high maintenance because I NEVER leave my house unless I am completely done and dressed up, however I do not need ONE PENNY from a man, I make enough to indulge in all my habits without needing one cent from any man.
Trialbyfire Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I'm the courtesy high-maintenance type. If you don't give me courtesy, it isn't going to work. This encompasses both friendships and romantic relationships.
2sunny Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 i'm not high maintenance at all. i am considered "naturally beautiful." seriously though, my routine and "my look" is very simple and straight forward. very little makeup - mascara and lipstick (unless it's a black tie event) and hair is done in a natural playful look. my clothes are simple and inviting - appropriate for the fact that i live at the beach. emotionally? i can stand on my own just fine - anyone added into the mix is just a bonus for fun!
IrishCarBomb Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I have a few friends that go for the "high maintenance" types. It works for a while... but eventually they realize that she's just kinda spoiled.
Cherry Blossom 35 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I don't know, I've seen a lot of guys go for this particular type of girl and I don't really get it. I'm pretty laid back and flexible, and sometimes I feel like my attitude is interpreted by guys the wrong way. Let's say they ask me to do something, for example, go to a college football game. Football's not really my thing, but sitting outside drinking beer is, so I say yes. Afterwards they say, do you want to go to such and such bar? I say, sure, why not? I like to try new things. Unfortunately, I think a lot of guys interpret this as too much interest on my part, because I'm so agreeable. I'm always like this, though, so I find it hard to change.
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