Monday, March 30, 2009

The Buddy Syndrome

This is part rant and part public service announcement. You see, I'm here to inform you of a terrible affliction. For years comedians believed that it was only men who were affected. But I'm here to tell you folks, women suffer from this terrible fate as well. As a sufferer myself, I know.
The Buddy Syndrome.
I am one of the many people who seem to have been cursed to be "the buddy" forever. Almost every guy I meet or hang out with sees me as "just one of the guys" and for the most part I'm okay with that. It means I get let in on lots of things "the girls" don't. Unfortunately it also means I have a bunch of guy friends and all the new guys I meet become "friends"... are you seeing where I'm going with this? If you don't - guys, ask yourself, do you want to date any of the dudes you hang out with? Girls, go ask a guy if he'd date any of his buddies. See what I mean?
Yeah.
Really, I'm not desperate to find anyone to date. I just get frustrated every now and then when it's painfully clear that I've been completely lumped in with the guys and have been made completely undateable. How fun is that?
*sigh*
I really have no idea how it happens either. Actually, that part bothers me almost as much as the problem.
Anyone have any ideas?

8 comments:

Jason Doan said...

Have you considered not being so fat and mannish? :P

Gwenhwyfar said...

HAHAHAHAHA... oh Julie is never going to live that one down. That and butt plugs.

metalmom said...

I was always a buddy. I never figured it out either. I think Hubs thought of me different after I gave him something....it rhymes with beejay.

Gwenhwyfar said...

I really don't think I want all of my guy friends lining up just to see if that solution works. hahahaha

Robin said...

I think a lot of girls were, I'm not sure what I was or what category I am in. I know the hubs was that way for years. I wish I had an answer, I know you look to me for the answers to all of life's questions.

Gwenhwyfar said...

I do look to you and you've FAILED ME!

Robin said...

::shame::

Janna said...

I wish I could offer some semblance of help, but I have instead given up on the entire male population.

Well... I guess I'd still give Johnny Depp a chance.

Other than that, it's just me and the cats.