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Don't Be a Bird

Be a wingwoman

It's a warzone out there, ladies.

With the amount of thirst (see urbandictionary) growing in collegiate men's minds, it's important to have someone around to make sure you don't wake up the next morning ashamed, for vanity's sake at least.

I'm not prominent in the night scene in Buffalo, but the handful of times I have ventured out into the mean streets of the Queen City I'm sure to have a girlfriend or two around.

We watch shows like Jersey Shore and movies like I Love You, Man and it's plain to see that men have the art of courting pretty much figured out. If their friend happens to catch the eye of a willing and able female, they'll be there for her annoying friend who can't stand the sight of seeing her girl get some play.

Yes, ladies, quit blocking. If your friend is in sound state of mind, by which I mean she's not one sip away from a nip slip, and she seems interested, then let her play the game.

We live in a world where women have become savvier to the methods men take to impress them. Some women share mutual intentions and as long as they choose to release their demons safely with contraceptives, there shouldn't be a problem.

Don't be the friend who becomes jealous when her friends attract guys and resort to not letting her get hers because you don't want to be the only girl sleeping alone that night. It's one thing to stop some random guy from getting laid, but don't stop your girlfriends from doing what they want.

Don't be the friend who overanalyzes her friend's intentions either.

There are instances when you should intercept any post-bar plans, however. If she is, in fact, too drunk to think for herself then make your main concern getting her home safely. The boys can wait.

If she has a boyfriend/girlfriend, fianc?(c), etc., stop her immediately from making any mistakes that could permanently affect her future. That's one rule men don't stereotypically grasp, but I still firmly believe in it.

If your friend is na??ve to the games that are common at social events, give her a heads up, but from there, let her make her own decisions.

I'm a firm believer in letting people choose their own destiny, so long as it's done intelligently.

I'm not promoting promiscuity or unsafe sex. I am promoting allowing a girl to flirt and bask in the glory of some drunken loser drooling over her. If she chooses to make out with him, that's her decision. If she chooses to have sex with him - as long as she does it safely - then that's also her decision.

Men understand this concept and, sadly, their loyalty to each other always surpasses that between women. That's not to say you should go out and find a random guy to seduce, but if the opportunity arises, know how to be a wingwoman.

Trust me, constantly taking the liberty to reject every man that flirts with your girlfriends will leave you with nothing to do on weekends.

Email: elva


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