The subtle art of "manning-it-up" Part IV

We hope you have gained some insight into the fine art of "manning-it-up". If you have additional questions, or you are still perplexed by any of our answers, please let us know. The Guru & Guyru are here to serve you & your dating needs, we would never want you to act on any misinterpreted information!

Mistake #4: Announcing your really weird hobbies or stating the obvious.

Guys, if she isn't into hunting, and you announce that you're an amateur taxidermist you're probably making a mistake. Let her discover all the poorly stuffed, dead animals at your place a little later on. Also, she might be willing to take it for granted that you've got a "collection" of common items that everyone has. "Want to come over and watch TV? I've got all the cable channels." (How exclusive.) Now, if you have a collection of all the Martin Scorsese films, and she's into that, then you've got a different situation.

Guyru is so right, if you have a unique collection, which you think she'd be interested in, it is ok to mention it. If it is a fairly common household amenity, do not act as if you have a rarity! - Did you catch the phrase "which you think she'd be interested in" This is key! You may, for instance, have a rare coin collection, this indeed is not an everyday household amenity, however, for me personally.....BOR-ING! Running water = everyday household amenity = doesn't impress me. Understand?
Mistake #5: Talking about your ex.

Don't. Get over him/her already. Enough said.

NEVER! You are out of luck whether you talk positively or negatively about an ex. If you talk about how she was an amazing cook, you're in the dog house because now we feel we won't "match up" to her mad cooking skills. If you mention what a slut she was, and how she cheated on you, you're still in the dog house! a) we're thinking what kind of guy are YOU if you would date someone so slutty; b) we're thinking you're still hung up on her if you're still angry about the situation and c) we're thinking what kind of character do you have to talk about someone in that manner?

NEVER! GET IT? NEVER talk about an ex! (now please remember this is only in the beginning stages of a relationship, at some point there will need to be discussions about past relationships, but those occur during a more mature phase of the relationship!)

Remember, be honest, but put your best foot forward. (That would be the foot without the ingrown toenail(s). If you've got one on each foot...wear shoes.)