In the Words of Lady Gaga...

BOYS! BOYS! BOYS!

What is is with women and our obsession with men? I mean, I myself am one of the guiltiest. . . But seriously?! We like boys in cars, buy us drinks in bars, with hairspray and denim... we love them! Now, I guess to fully understand our "deepest passion" boys, we must talk about the different types of boys. And the most prominent on EVERY girls mind....

Douche-Bags:
My, my, my... sound familiar doesn't it? Let's face it, we've all had our share. SERIOUSLY, CAN A GIRL HALLA! Whether it was a long time boyfriend *cough cough* you know who you are; or the random hookup in the bar where he promised he would call you the next morning and then doesn't. Whether we see it coming right off the bat, or don't find out until a long while later, they're around, and almost everywhere. It's hard not to be fooled by they're devastating good looks, banging smile and charm, and irresistible bad boy disposition. . . . but these babies are wolfs in sheep's clothing, not the cat's pajamas.

So now we decode:
Everyone says that the reason us girls stick around to deal with these "sticks in the mud" is so we can "change them." For a girl who has been there, that theory...? NOT. I mean perhaps there are women out there, where that is their actual intention, but let's be honest here... more often then not, not really the case! I think we have just been taught that's what's attractive. That boy you can't have, the one your parents wont approve of... it's forbidden. I mean Eve couldn't resist the juicy apple could she? Well seems like we can't resist these ones either. It's engraved into our system. It's the fact that we actually have to try to be with them. We want to be treated like princesses and with respect, and the fact that we don't get it all the time makes us crazy! Everyone wants what they can't have, and the fact we need to wear something a little sexier, and put on that extra layer of lip gloss or mascara makes it all the more fun.

Bad boys, Bad boys. Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?

Sure he's going to put his leather jacket around you when it's cold outside, text you sweet nothings into the early hours of the morning, and when you wake up. Every once in a while he'll surprise you with strawberries or flowers and be the teddy bear you needed after a long day. I mean douche-bags can't be douche-bags all the time. That would be exhausting. But we need to look past that. Take your friends advice every once in a while, because they're the ones actually looking out for your best interest. Do they like him, or are they always yelling at you about how much he sucks? It might be hard distancing yourself when you know that deep down underneath he's actually a sweetheart, but are you waisting your time waiting for those moments? How does he treat his mom, whether it's via telephone or in person? How does he treat the waiter at the bar or the checkout lady at the store? These can be huge tell-tale signs. Is he focusing more on you or his friends? (Now don't get me wrong here, I'm a pretty independent girl, and believes every guy needs his dude-time). . . but is his dude time all the time? If so... honey he is NOT for you. If any of these questions were anything but total gentleman or "occasionally moody after a long day" then those are huge warning signs! RED FLAG! CODE ORANGE! Get out! If he isn't making sure you feel respected or appreciated then he is not worth your time. And if you're madly in love with him, and want 10 million of his babies. . . then sweetheart you've got some damn stamina.

If you can't fathom to leave him:

Then you've got to beat him at his own game. If he's distancing himself from you, then distance yourself from him. When he texts you to hang out because he can't find anything better to do (and you know what I'm talking about here ladies) as much as you want to spend that one on one time, tell him you're busy with your girlfriends and he should have made better plans. It'll drive him nuts he's not your number one priority either. Be flirty about affection. When he wants to have a hot make out sesh on the couch, give him a little taste then get up to go make some tea or dinner, and leave him hanging. Get a new sexy dress and wear it out next time your with him. Try out a new perfume and have him come in close to smell your neck, the pull back and flirtatiously say "Thanks" and act like nothing happened. You'll have him begging for attention and he'll think twice before treating you poorly again.