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Relationship Red Flag: Signs You're Whipped
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Here's how it starts: You stop seeing your friends on weekends -- even Fido has trouble remembering who you are. Your pals are soon replaced by her friends, who don't know the first thing about sports. And a late night in town requires permission -- and a curfew.
Are you a real man? Yes -- at least physically. But when your life in a relationship doesn't resemble your pre-relationship life, there's a problem: You're probably whipped. Granted, some things do change once you're in a serious relationship (No more strip clubs), but the fun-loving dude of the past shouldn't disappear completely. After extensive research, here are the signs that you are whipped -- ball and chain not included:Friends? What's That?
Lately, the calls from your friends have been tapering off. Maybe it's because you spend all day talking to your girlfriend. Maybe it's because you spend all day talking to your friends about your girlfriend. If you've noticed you haven't been asked to hang out in a while, you should find out the cause (Hint: It's probably your girlfriend.).
Honey, Do You Mind If I Go Out Tonight?
Asking your boss for a day off is OK. Asking your girlfriend for permission to go grab a beer is not. If your significant other can't trust you at the local watering hole with the boys, then it's probably going to get a lot worse in the future. Next, you'll be asking whether it's all right to grow a beard or -- God forbid -- whether you can watch the game on TV.
You Like Soap Operas? Me Too!
If you share similar interests with your loved one, that's great. But if you're lying about being a huge fan of Grey's Anatomy, it'll come back to bite you. The more you tell your girlfriend you have similar interests (but don't), the more you're likely to engage in said activities. Ultimately, you'll end up on the couch watching Sex and the City reruns and wondering where you went wrong.
Know of any other signs? Got any stories? Share your thoughts below by leaving a comment!
Labels: couple, men, relationships, romance
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BEautiFitt said... - July 21, 2008 8:42 AM
All we need is to maintain a healthy relationship just like how you eat healthily...
Comment by said... - August 25, 2008 12:56 PM
You have no idea what's in store. Wait till you're married, and you damned well better ask for permission if you value your married life.
But the perks of a good marriage outweigh the small inconvenience of checking whether its okay to go out. In fact, I pared my friendships down by 70%. Most of the guys I hung out with were idiots. Knew it at the time but that was all I had -- time.
Comment by said... - August 25, 2008 12:56 PM
You have no idea what's in store. Wait till you're married, and you damned well better ask for permission if you value your married life.
But the perks of a good marriage outweigh the small inconvenience of checking whether its okay to go out. In fact, I pared my friendships down by 70%. Most of the guys I hung out with were idiots. Knew it at the time but that was all I had -- time.
Comment by said... - September 22, 2008 1:21 AM
Obviously this article was written by a guy who is single and plans to stay that way!
Comment by 
putie-tat said... - October 7, 2008 2:04 PM
WHEN YOU DON'T WORK, N UR MAN BRINGS HOME THE CHECK, HANDS IT TO U AND HE SETTLES FOR 20.00 FOR THE WEEK N YOU CAN DO WITH IT WHAT YOU SEE FIT. YOU KNOW HE IS WHIPPED WITH EVERYTHING UR MOMA GAVE YOU. HOW YOU LIKE THEM FELINE NIBBLES? I KNOW I'M THAT GOOD. SO LADIES TELL ME HOW GOOD ARE U?
Comment by said... - June 19, 2009 5:57 PM
This article was a waste of space. I regret wasting my time reading it.
Comment by said... - September 10, 2009 4:48 PM
Don't forget it's the same for women. Women have to ask their man if they want to go out partying on their own or with their girlfriends. And a man doesn't like it when their woman start oggling other men, or flirting with them. Even in this day and age men still like their women to cook and clean, pick up after them, wash their dirty clothes. A man will hardly indulge a woman's fantasies but expects his own to be indulged. And which of you would like to see a woman belching and farting and acting like a slob.
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