"A real dude knows how to treat a real woman. He knows when he’s found someone real and quits all of the bullshit pick up artist moves to let it grow. He finds more than her tits and ass sexy. He loves her mind, the nape of her neck and the curve of her back to be the absolute true features."

-Christian McLaughlin

Real dudes understand responsibility and take care of their kids. They understand they helped bring a life into the world, therefore they are responsible for that life. End of story. Ain't nothing more pathetic than a dead beat dad. 

Real dudes aren't afraid of losing their hair. They choose to shave it off instead of looking like Homer Simpson. I once heard a chick say, "There's nothing more pathetic than seeing a man holding onto his last strands of hair." I couldn't agree more.

LET IT GO!


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If you live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, or Echo Park in Los Angeles, you know exactly what I'm talking about: malnourished dudes who look like bums, also knows as "hipsters."  If you're a dude that can fit into a small pair of women's jeans, you ain't a real dude. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with skinny (Iggy Pop & David Bowie are skinny).  I'm referring to "sickly" skinny. 

If you weigh less than a chick, and you're an adult- you better start working out, eating better, or get a job that can actually put food on your table. A grown man with legs skinnier than a unhealthy 6 year old girl is not a real dude.


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As much as I love posting "Real Dude Rules" I wanted to get a women's perspective on how a "real dude" should act and behave. After all (if you're straight), it's women that we're trying to impress in the end (whether you're aware of it, or not), not other dudes. Ex- When I was buying my expensive sunglasses a few years back, I asked a couple in the store what their opinion was on two different pairs of glasses. The dude liked one pair, while his girlfriend liked the other. Though I liked both pairs of glasses, I chose the pair the girl liked. Not that I'm trying to impress anybody consciously, but I'd rather take a woman's advice than a man's.  Below is a list written by Rachel Moran on how a real dude should roll. Fellas, pay close attention- especially to #5!

1. Real dudes show clear intentions toward women. Real dudes don't send mixed messages. If they like a girl, they're sweet to her no matter who is around. If they're not available for much more than 4AM make-out sessions, they find a polite, non-inflammatory way to clarify that. (Yes, it is possible; we're all people here.)

2. Real dudes see women as individuals. Real dudes don't categorize women as "cougars" or "pumas" or "cheetahs" or anything else that depersonalizes us and harkens back to the old Madonna/whore dichotomy. Real dudes realize that using discriminatory language about gender is the same as using discriminatory language about race or other discrete characteristics.

3. Real dudes don't care who makes the most money. Real dudes equate work with mental acuity or physical performance, and they understand salary is directly related to contribution and return. Real dudes base friendships on common interests and values and have tongue firmly in cheek when discussing bottle service. They base romantic or sexual relationships on shared chemistry and ignore outdated power dynamics.

4. Real dudes work out.  Please. If you don't love your physical self, you can't power your mental self. Plus, chicks like guys who have mastered discipline and feel ripply and strong.

5. Real dudes tire women out in bed. Nice guys finish last. Every time.

Rachel Moran is a writer in Jersey City and NYC. She has a proven track record of industry leadership in search-engine optimization and writes marketing and advertising copy for several national brands. She is the founder and sole owner of TypecastAudiobooks.com.