Let's show some support for the many truly good men out there.

[Lil Missy]

This thread by Bullwinkle made me think about this. And this is not a complaint or a rebuttal. In my not so humble opinion, she did have a pretty disgusting encounter with a boorish pig. And had every right to be offended.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8149518

I should probably point out that I am gay, but that is no matter with how I feel about any particular man, or woman for that matter.

To get to the point, I LOVE men. Not all of them, and certainly not the boorish pigs. But, my gawd, I know so many men who are so sensitive and caring, and would never cheat their mates. This notion of finding a "fuck buddy" would never enter their minds.

Let's have a thread and discussion about the good guys. I KNOW there are lots of them out there.

Oh, there may be a quiz later tonight.

:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

1. It may sound mushy and/or over the top...or people may think, "Oh...

it's just a widow deifying her husband..." but MrG was the greatest man I have ever met. And I am not the only one who believed that. When we first were dating (for the 2nd time around)I was afraid of intense relationships...almost afraid to be touched. He was patient and always there for me and waited 6 months. He was a wonderful father, a caring and giving friend, an amazingly incredible workman, .... I could go on.

[Lil Missy]

2. That was not "mushy and/or over the top". It was exactly what I was looking for.

I KNOW there are a lot more good men out there than obnoxious pigs. And to be fair, the same is true with women.

You said "I could go on." Please do.:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. Here is a story...

In the days "after" ( I still have a hard time saying it and this week has been really hard) one of his cousins came to visit. We were sitting, talking about nothing really and she said,"I never thought that he cared for me. I think he thought I was too loud." This cousin is a single parent (nasty divorce from wealthy husband) and really struggling. Leonard had recently bought her Jaguar so that she could find reliable transportation for herself and her young son. I looked at her and said,"Do you really think Leonard liked Jags? My husband was Chevy man unless it was a 65 Fastback." My husband didn't often tell people he loved them... he showed them that he loved them.

[Lil Missy]

4. Thank you.

My dad was also the kind that could not tell any of us "I love you." But he certainly did demonstrate that he did, over and over again. He was ALWAYS there when any of us needed him.

[SacredCow]

7. EXACTLY, MrsG......

Telling someone that you love them, great as it is, pales in comparison to the things that one does to SHOW their love. What a great story, and a great memory among many to cherish.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. Thaks SC.

I'm just still having trouble with the fact that we won't be making any more. :hug:

[Crazy Dave]

5. Every guy who is the opposite of me

I'm kidding...I'm not that bad

[raccoon]

6. My late stepfather and my favorite uncle are proof to me that there are

truly good men out there.

I'm like you there, "I LOVE men. Not all of them, and certainly not the boorish pigs. "

[taterguy]

8. I'm a great tipper when I'm at the titty bar

Yay Me!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :applause:

[Bullwinkle925]

10. that's why this particular forray out into the world now is so very difficult . . . .

unfortunately for the guys out there - it will be a hard act to follow for me in regards to my husband. i agree with MrsG . . . .
my Larry was the most giving, generous, thoughtful, happy, loving person I've ever had in my life. he's been gone for almost a year now - and just the other day i heard something on the news and i caught myself thinking - *wait until i tell larry this one* . . . . . . good grief.
god i miss and love that man.

i'm sure there are decent guys out there. aside from my dear husband, i was fortunate enough to have a wonderful man in my life for about 3 years - my step-father! he came into my life when i was 6-7, married my mom and died when i was 9. that tore a hole so big in my life that i'm still recovering, but i would not trade any of those days that i knew him for anything! sweet, loving, kind, fun - and took care of my sister and i just like we had been his forever!!!!!

HEY (SLAPPING FOREHEAD) . .. .
how can I forget my dear sweet Will (du name will not be divulged) - he has been nothing but a sweetheart to me the past few days. i would adopt him if i could!!!!!!

[Shiver]

12. Wow,

This "Will" sounds like a really great guy! Probably devilishly handsome too, from the sound of it...

[Shiver]

13. Self-delete

[Shiver]

14. Self-delete

[KitchenWitch]

11. My husband is a devoted father and a supportive husband

I am no prize, and he is patient with my issues.

[Lucian]

15. I'm one of those men, I guess.

I've never had a fuck buddy and I never cheated on a girlfriend.

[Cabcere]

16. I can think of several men who deserve to be in this thread.

A. and I used to hang out all the time when we were kids - he lived down the street, and even though people would tease us about being boyfriend/girlfriend in elementary school (we never dated), he still spent time with me. I can remember being pretty mean to him on some occasions, unfortunately, but we had a lot of fun anyway - exploring, making "movies" with his action figures, riding bikes, etc. Ten years after we first met, we ended up walking together in our high school graduation procession, and I was really glad to have him by my side. He turned out to be one of the most funny and popular kids in school - not the "popular" snobs that everybody secretly hates, but a genuinely kind, smart, and well-liked person.

Z. dated one of my best friends in high school, but even before that I realized what a great guy he was. Brilliant, creative, hilariously funny, and sweet, we were all sad when his relationship with my friend ended, but happy that they remained on good terms.

J.B. was one of those guys that every girl wishes she could take home to her parents. He was a great friend and an all-around good guy - smart, funny, caring, and well-liked by just about everybody. We had some good times as co-captains of our academic team.

J.M. and I have dated off and on for the past couple of years, and remain good friends even when we're not dating. He is thoughtful, generous, and caring, with a wicked sense of humor and excellent taste in music. He's also freaking brilliant - literally a rocket scientist - and one of the few people who have been able to make me feel really and truly loved.

S. and I met on the rowing team in college, and have been friends ever since. He was always coming up with crazy schemes like building a boat in the woods, or dressing up like a turtle and crawling across the crosswalk. (He only ever actually did the boat thing - which was interesting and hilarious, but that's another story for another time.) A genuinely caring person, he was deeply involved with charity organizations and projects. He is also one of those people that can make you smile, no matter how horrible you're feeling. It's pretty much impossible not to be happy around him.

E. and I also met on the rowing team in college. We bonded pretty much instantly, and have been close ever since. About six months after meeting him, I asked him out, and although he turned me down, our friendship didn't suffer - in fact, it almost grew stronger. We took a lot of classes together (since we both ended up choosing the same major), and spending time together outside of class just walking around town, hanging out, and talking about whatever. Although he can be quite funny and silly (which most people have to be, to put up with me ;)), he is also a great humanitarian and very serious about the causes he commits to. He has donated bone marrow to a leukemia patient, volunteered at hospitals and clinics, and next week he will be departing for Africa to begin his training as a member of the Peace Corps.


So, there you go. There are several more wonderful men I could think of to add here (like my dad and brother, for instance!), but I think this post has gotten quite long enough for now. ;)

[Oeditpus Rex]

18. You're back!

:bounce: :hug: :loveya:

[Cabcere]

19. Yep - for a little while at least.

:hug: :hi: :loveya: I'm able to walk again now, so I've been out and about a little more and spending less time online, lol...but I do plan to check in here from time to time. :pals: It's good to see you again, Oedi.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. I know several men who belong in this thread...

My husband, of course...

And several others. Funny, smart, and all the rest.

Just good solid men who make my life (and everyone's lives) better just because they are around.

Not a boorish pig in the lot!

[Symarip]

20. I'm a great man.

Just ask me and I'll tell ya :D

[Forkboy]

21. I can only speak for myself, but I'm awesome.

:yoiks:

:hide:

[DarkTirade]

22. Hey, what about those of us who are nice guys AND boorish pigs?

We always get left out. :cry:

:P

[Lil Missy]

23. kick for the good guys!

:)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

24. My brothers and all my Uncles are decent human beings and

good husbands.

[amitten]

25. The only ones I know of, I'm related to.

Sad but true, so far. :(