I hear what you're saying, but it is so weird to hear about this. I would never think a man who called me after a date was desperate- I would think it was sweet, caring, and that he was interested in me!
That's sad that you feel that way. "As most men know?" Does that mean this is a common thing among men?
If a man doesn't get in touch with me by the next day, I know he's not into me and I let it go. If he waits a few days in a misguided attempt not to look desperate, it looks like he's only calling me because he has no one else, and now I'm the one who's not that desperate.
Like the previous poster said, we need more information. How old is she, what grade, does she have any friends that attend the same school, what are her interests, what is she good at, etc.
Try talking to her teacher(s) to see if you can find an ally in school. A child needs to feel like they have a valued life at school in order to look forward to going every day.
I think your idea of a ratings scale might be a good one if people told the truth. However, I would change the 10 from marriage to looking for forever...
I would gladly relocate if I could but my job necessitates that I stay here. He is welcome to move in with me.
Absolutely! And these days women have their own careers and money, so they don't have to settle for men the way they used to just to get married and have a means of support. Welcome to 2010.
It's really quite simple. While I can't speak for all women, I can say that I want a man who makes me feel like the most desirable creature on earth. I am divorced, kids are grown, I own my home and am financially solvent, so I don't need a man. I would like to be with a man again, but unless he is willing to make me a priority and be supportive emotionally, I don't need the hassle.
There are some things I want to know before I date a man. I am looking for a long-term relationship, so I want to make sure there are no major obstacles if we are going to date. If he lives too far away, has a temper or major psychological issues, is married, a player, or has a dead-end, low-paying or no job, there's just no point dating him at all.
On the other hand, there are women who are serial daters, going out with lots of different guys, even if they have no intention of seeing them again. Would you rather have one of those? I would think you might appreciate a woman who established a basis of compatibility before leeting you wine and dine her, no?
No, you're right. I think it would be possible for even a shorter man to make me feel safe. Unfortunately, none has personality-wise, so I'm going for it height-wise in the interim!
People like what they like. I'm 5'6" and like to wear 4" heels, so a man would have to be at least 6' to even be a little taller than me. I can't speak for other women, but being with a man much taller than me makes me feel safe and protected.
I noticed that! As I was reading through the posts, he went from red to black and white. I had to do a double take, but I knew it was him because of his handle. (I love me da blues.)
No, no, no, not dreadlocks! Just long straight hair!!! And don't use mousse or gel or anything. And don't blow dry it or fuss with it, just throw it back in a ponytail. And only take it out for ME when we go to bed.
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I was just about to put in a bid for a handsome guitar-plying man...
I want to touch it! 
RE: Game playing
I hear what you're saying, but it is so weird to hear about this. I would never think a man who called me after a date was desperate- I would think it was sweet, caring, and that he was interested in me!