They Really Are That Simple

Hi Mary! For years I have had countless men tell me that I need to stop analyzing guys' actions, because they really are THAT simple. And, over the past 6 months, and with the help of Mary Jane, I have been able to accept these terms. Here are a few examples of what I've learned:

• If he doesn't call you, it's no use analyzing why. He either can't, or he won't -either way it's the same result
• Men like to pursue, so let them. Don't send thank you texts after a first date - just be sure to thank them when you part that evening.
• This one is controversial, but one of my East Coast Marys (actually several) always said it's good to have a man love you just a tiny sliver of a bit more -- he'll work harder for it. Look for a guy who considers you, and is thoughtful -- and, of course, desires you

So ... with all of this being said, today I was reading with my dear little Oswaldo, and he told me about this girl who had a crush on him. Two weeks ago he was frightened by the thought of her actually liking him, and now he was her boyfriend. What changed I asked (and, yes, I honestly asked a 2nd grader that as if he were my 30-something yr. old girlfriend I was having coffee with)? His answer? "All I can say is she gave me Cheetos."