a good man.

I haven’t been a relationship in a really long time, so long in fact that I often joke that if one came across my path now, I probably wouldn’t know what to do. (Lame, I know) This, however, is what has brought about today’s topic. Good men.

Is it just me or have good men become really scarce? Not that I am currently looking, but it just seems that well-mannered men are few and far between. Do not even get me started on the fact that once you reach a certain age they are almost impossible to come by. I know this is going to seem cliché, but it seems that they are either all taken or gay, or so it seems.

Ask me, I know what I am talking about. My occupation makes it even harder. I am a teacher in a small town. To make things even worse I am also a language teacher, which means that if one takes all my extra-mural activities into account: I AM ALWAYS BUSY with work.  So as all fellow teachers will know, that makes meeting any one new extremely difficult.

Putting all my negativity aside though, good men are out there and extremely attractive. There is nothing as attractive as a man with good manners. If he takes care of himself it is even better. I can’t think of any women I know who’d say no to a man, who treats her well.

In fact on our staff there is an elderly teacher on our staff. He’s a gem.  He has the best manners. He always stands up when you speak to him. He opens the door for you and is always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. If he was about twenty to thirty years younger and not married, he would totally be my idea of the perfect man.

I wish more young men would take him as an example and treat the women in their lives like ladies and not just a mere object.  And yes, I know I am probably expecting a lot from the men out there, but I know that I and all the other good women I know deserve a good man. I also know that the Mr Right is out there. Hope will prevail…