The Differences Between Dating a Boy and Dating a Man

A boy says he loves you. A man says he loves you and proves it with his actions.

A boy makes you feel like you’re not good enough. A man makes you want to be a better person every day because he knows how to inspire you.

A boy is possessive. A man is protective.

A man makes you feel like you need to minimize your accomplishments so as not to embarrass him. A man does not feel threatened by his success, but is proud of him and inspired by him.

A boy cares about his own pleasure. A man can’t have fun unless he knows you are too.

A boy underestimates you. A man is not afraid to challenge you, because he knows what you are capable of.

A boy will be interested in his life as long as he can get something out of it. A man will be interested in your life because he cares about you and wants to understand you more deeply as a person.

A boy thinks he should give up for you. A man knows that a relationship means the two of you have to give up equally for each other.

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A boy keeps everything to himself and attacks you because of anger or other suppressed emotions. A man admits when he needs you and when he needs to talk, even if it bothers him.

A boy is always wondering whether or not he can do better. A man knows when he has something good in front of him and he never takes it for granted.

A boy always makes excuses. A man admits when he makes a mistake and always does everything he can to make it right.

A boy is needy to the extreme and doesn’t get off his back. A man always makes time for you, but you also know that he has a life outside of your relationship.

A boy is only interested in his beauty. A man appreciates your physical beauty but is completely attracted to your personality.

A boy thinks he already knows everything. A man walks around with the mindset that there is always something new to learn from you.

A boy concentrates on what he wants now, now and now. A man lives in the now, but he is always planning for the future.

A boy will put up with his friends – if he likes them. A man will love spending time with his friends, regardless of your feelings towards them, because he knows that if they are important to you, they are important to him.

A boy makes rash decisions based on his immediate desires. A man understands the concept of being rational and having priorities.

A boy needs you because of his fragile self-esteem. A man needs you because he believes his life is better with you.

A boy is worried about the way you look at his friends. A man doesn’t care what other people think as long as you are happy together.

A boy is ready to do anything to get what he wants. A man is ready to love you without hesitation.

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