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THE CODE OF THE ACQUIRING MAN

TO BE A MAN OF THE HIGHEST CHARACTER

TO BE A MAN OF THE UTMOST RESPECT

TO BE A MAN WHO REVERES HONESTY

TO BE A MAN WHO IS PROUD OF WHO HE IS

in a just world that would be an email harvester for a symbionese kidnapping ring

10 Qualities Of A Real Man

Guys, pay close attention here because there are literally millions of women out there who are dying to find a great man.

If you’re failing to live up to the following, you better shape up, because someone else out there is.

Ladies, if you know a man that comes up short in any of the following areas, or it’s your guy, please pass this along to him.

1) A REAL MAN IS A LEADER

He thinks before he acts, making sure all the details and specifics are in order so when he does make a move, it’s a confident and determined one. He makes decisions while considering and valuing the input of others and those closest to him.

2) A REAL MAN IS INDEPENDENT

He does not need a woman in his life to be happy but he appreciates, loves, respects, and truly values her if she is.

3) A REAL MAN IS ASSERTIVE

He stands up for for what he believes in, behind his convictions, his words, and himself. He does not seek approval, supplicate, or beg. He is responsible for his own actions, and taking action when necessary.

4) A REAL MAN IS PRESENT

He is there for his spouse or significant other, children, family, and friends. He supports them in the right way, and does not enable unhealthy behavior.

5) A REAL MAN WELCOMES ADVERSITY

He invites cooperation and competition, because he knows his self-worth and is comfortable with his capabilities. He is not afraid to ask questions when he doesn’t know the answer.

6) A REAL MAN IS HONEST

He knows being straight forward and upfront is the right thing to do. He is faithful and respectful when it comes to managing his relationships (business and personal).

7) A REAL MAN HAS A PLAN

He knows what he wants and he goes for it. He develops a structure from which to act, and get’s better in accomplishing every successful step of it.

8) A REAL MAN IS ON THE LEVEL

He is able to keep his cool in moments of stress and bends without breaking in the face of adversity and dire circumstances.

9) A REAL MAN HAS A SENSE OF TIMING

He knows when and when not to crack a joke. He’s charming and chivalrous – in the right way (i.e. opening the door out of respect and appreciation, not because he feels he has to, or because she cant).

10) A REAL MAN EMBRACES SUCCESS

He is not afraid to win and knows the value and growth that comes with losing. He knows that a rising tide raises all boats, that there is plenty of room in the winner’s circle, and wants others to succeed, too!

10 Qualities Of A Real Woman

There are many similarities here to what you’d find in a great man. The qualities themselves aren’t gender specific, but the intricacies of them can be.

The list of great qualities a woman can hold goes on and on, but here are a solid ten that mostly anyone can appreciate and respect.

1) A REAL WOMAN IS CONFIDENT

She is happy with herself and her own abilities. She appreciates who she is as an individual, embraces her femininity, and is proud to be a woman.

2) A REAL WOMAN IS HONEST AND UPFRONT

She recognizes the destructiveness behind undisclosed expectations. She’s straight forward and respectful about setting boundaries and the tempo of her relationships early on.

3) A REAL WOMAN HAS A HEALTHY HANDLE ON HER EMOTIONS

She knows it’s OK to feel down, bummed out, or really shitty that one week out of the month, but more importantly she knows how to weather the storm correctly. If there are any shortfalls on the emotional front she recognizes them and adjusts accordingly.

4) A REAL WOMAN IS STRONG AND INDEPENDENT

She is determined, driven, and able to accomplish great feats. Her ability to be so strong is derived from her own knowledge, intuition, and ambition.

5) A REAL WOMAN HAS PATIENCE

For herself and those around her she knows how to play it cool. In the face of adversity she is able to tap the proper resources to conquer any problem, instead of just giving up.

6) A REAL WOMAN SHARES THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DRAMA

She has the right amount of drama to share with her man. Positive and negative. A great man will be always be there for her (to listen and understand), but anything above and beyond a certain threshold she know’s to dish with her girlfriend’s and not with him.

7) A REAL WOMAN HAS A DEFINED PURPOSE

Whether personally or professionally, she has great goals and desires. She knows that with the right amount of inspiration and motivation anything is possible, and is willing to do what it takes to make her dreams a reality.

8) A REAL WOMAN IS SECURE

She’s comfortable in her own skin. Jealousy, doubt, and fear go out the window because she is confident in herself and her choice in a partner – as well as her partners choice in her.

9) A REAL WOMAN IS THERE

She represents a strong link in the chain that holds those close to her together. She embraces the many roles she plays and is actively present as a mother, wife or girlfriend, and friend. When she’s needed the most, she is there.

10) A REAL WOMAN VALUES A REAL MAN

She appreciates and respects the value and worth of the men in her life. She knows that part of being a great woman is recognizing and embracing the qualities of a great man. She does not need a man in her life to be happy, but if she has one she stands by him. She believes in his purpose and who he is – which makes going in the same direction with him that much easier.

rly makes u think

*gasp*

I don't want to be offensive to transgender people but lists like this turn me into the biggest biology-driven reactionary

why is it called ACQUIRING MAN?

also can I just

9) A REAL WOMAN IS THERE

well all right then

yet a REAL MAN does not need to be THERE, merely ON THE LEVEL

in a just world that would be an email harvester for a symbionese kidnapping ring

― goole, Monday, September 17, 2012 3:13 PM (11 minutes ago) Bookmark

or zoo recruitment for aliens?

those lists are so horrible

and mean

what is the right amount of drama

"Jason Anthony is the owner and president of the online publication EvenMinds."

http://evenminds.com/

paging dr. gr80, u r wanted itt

She knows it’s OK to feel down, bummed out, or really shitty that one week out of the month

News you can use.

but they're the same kind of thing we've been seeing around for years and years, so i guess, yknow, no surprises
xps

also apparently a real man welcomes adversity like "cooperation"

did they just fill in these descriptions Madlibs-style

"He created and launched The Acquiring Man in the summer 2012 to supplement the growing amount of interest and inquiries in respect to relationship advice for men.

It’s encoded in your DNA."

yet a REAL MAN does not need to be THERE, merely ON THE LEVEL

To be fair, a real man does need to be PRESENT

always adjust your emotional devices accordingly - see manual

THE ADVICE IS COMING FROM INSIDE YOUR NUCLEI

omg I just noticed the rampant apostrophes

girlfriend's was the first one i noticed

i'd like to know about the smart and insightful (real) women consulted on this project

i think man who runs The Acquiring Man is def a version of ➥motivational speakers ➥life coaches ➥personal growth gurus ➥new-age charlatans ➥

http://acquiringman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ACQMag1stEd1-e1347473279748.png

i mean

DECODING WOMEN

TEXT
&
EMAIL

Do they work
like you think
they do?

so we ARE robots!!
xp

TWEET ME
MAYBE
Are your online
interactions actually
ruining your chances
with the ladies?

I am also cracking up because they apparently don't know what "on the level" means

some unspeakable hybrid of "social media guru" and "relationship coach"

it's easier than you think

it's like a discovery center class in print form

A LESSON IN LISTENING
Learn how to listen the RIGHT way!

I am also cracking up because they apparently don't know what "on the level" means

i think they mean to say 'level-headed' yeah?

seriously what does "the acquiring man" even mean?

i think they mean to say 'level-headed' yeah?

I'm assuming they actually meant "level-heade'd"

it's a magazine for the man who is always acquiring

Always! Be! Acquiring!

acquisitive man

i feel like i'm already acquiring too much. i'd like to be acquiring less. where is the magazine for me, the dequiring man?

i really don't want to believe that quote about women is attributable to einstein

always in the process of acquiring but forever doomed not to achieve, the Acquiring Man exists in a purgatorial state of dissatisfaction, his hopes and dreams unreachable ideals, his heart and mind at odds, mired in a toxic sludge of inadequacy, desire and never-ending motivational advice. He is chasing his own tail, he is searching for meaning in the meaningless, he is alone.

9) A REAL MAN HAS A SENSE OF TIMING

He knows when and when not to crack a joke. He’s charming and chivalrous – in the right way (i.e. opening the door out of respect and appreciation, not because he feels he has to, or because she cant).

a) What does opening doors have to do with timing? "A real man doesn't hit women in the face with a door"?
b) More apostrophe lols, only this one is missing; I do like the idea that a real man recognizes when a woman is tipping over and quickly opens a door so she can fall through it though.

http://www.talshiar.org/Rules/Rulebook.jpg
http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Rules_of_Acquisition

fucking straight guys

tbh i think "he knows when to crack a joke" is less about "using comedic timing for greatest effect" than it is about "not making sexist jokes in the presence of the ladies"

'knows when to at least try and hold in his farts'

really the problem here is that these tips are so broad and obvious that they basically boil down to "don't be a dick" - they're basically all things we should aspire to but are totally useless as advice