The Ugly Truth

I just watched the Ugly Truth and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. It was a funny and entertaining chick flick. Like the other "dating do's and don'ts" kind of movies like "He's Just Not That Into You" or "Two Can Play It That Game," this movie got me thinking. As I previously mentioned in an older post, I have never been good at the dating game. Obviously, I don't really know how to play the game because I'm single and I'm usually oblivious when somene's interested or pine after a guy who is either a douche bag or out of my league. And my friends will attest to this - I don't really know how to flirt unless I'm drunk. With that said, the movie made me think about what was true about guys and girls and dating.

In the movie, Mike played by the hot Scotsman Gerald Butler (I have a theory that the hottest men are from Scotland, but I'll save that for another entry) has this TV show called "The Ugly Truth" where he tells women what men wants and how simple they are and says that women who read these self help books like Men are From Mars are waisting their time. He ends up coaching Abby (Katherine Heigel) on how to get her hot neighbor/doctor to be her boyfriend. Abby is a nice, attractive girl, but for some reason has a hard time finding a nice guy (sound familiar?)

A few things stuck out to me in the movie and I have to admit, I kinda felt like I was learning a little bit! HAHA

He tells her, "You have to be two people - the saint and the sinner, the librarian and the stripper." Guys want a sweet, innocent looking girl who is also a sex pot in the bedroom.

He also says that you have to make the guy suffer. He needs to see that you're disinterested first in order for him to get interested.

He also comments on her wardrobe and says she looks inaccessible. Her outfit says comfort and efficiency instead of saying I am dateable, etc. As someone who dresses comfortably, this comment concerned me a bit.

So I wonder, are guys that simple? Is it true that if a guy is not asking you out, he's simply not that into you? Can a girl get your attention by ignoring you and leaving you hanging or vice versa? If a girl looks comfortable or is too aggresive, is that a turnoff? I've heard guys say that they like the girl to make the first move, but I've also heard that the guy wants to do the pursuing, which is true? Girls, have you found not being yourself has gotten you the guy? Is this what the dating game is and if so, how do you survive? Sigh...Both guys and girls, feel free to share your thoughts and opinions.