A man is like an investment. A smart woman does not just throw her pennies onto a random stock; nor should she throw her emotions or future plans onto just any man without conducting research. In the age of technology, a background check is not just an idea, it is a necessity. Thanks to Facebook and other social networking sights, you can check out the Man you are thinking of investing in, without leaving the comfort of your couch, or wasting a valuable night out, ladies!
Many women make the mistake of checking the "usual" facts: number of females on his friends list, posts on his wall by angry exes, incriminating photographic evidence. The most important fact to check, however, is often overlooked by most researchers and investors: his interior decor. That's right. You can't judge a book by its cover; you can, however, judge a man by his interior design!!
There are 2 methods in which to investigate the Man's natural habitat. The first is the most thorough, but is also the more time and effort consuming method: visiting his lair. The second method is brought to us by the internet. Check his profiles for pictures of his home. Chances are, if he is like a recent Male Encounter of mine, there will be pictures of his home and decorations somewhere. If, much like the recent Male Encounter (RME), there are mostly ONLY pictures of his home and furniture, throw him back to sea, ladies. He's boring.
Now, there are several signs that he has bad taste. If his bad taste makes you cringe, he is NOT a keeper. Living in a home that makes you cringe is bad for your health, and does not bode well for a long term relationship.
Here are some of the warning signs to watch for:
1. Plastic plants. Tacky, indicative of laziness, and a lack of taste.
2. Lava lamps: Indicate the Peter Pan syndrome of wishing to remain a college frat boy long into adulthood. Displays an unwillingness to grow up. He will not commit, sweety.
4. Tacky paintings. Nothing turns my stomache more.
5. An abundance of religious paraphenalia. Believing is one thing; when the focal point of every wall of every room becomes the Lord Almighty, it's time to turn away. A man should be worshipping you, his future wife, above all else. Angels, crosses, and religious paintings should not cover all of his cubic metres. If it does, move on, and find a man that will build YOU a shrine. Also remember, if there are multiple pictures of his television set, the chances are that he also will worship that false idol. Avoid.
xoxo, ~S
