Women, Forever 21, and Men

My very first trip to Forever 21 in Megamall was a complete eye-opener for me. I was so shocked because you can literally feel the energy in the atmosphere. And you can see it in the faces of the girls going around, looking for dresses, shoes, bags and everything in between. They're eyes seemed to dilate to comprehend of the size of the store. Everyone is just so hyped up even if some of them (I'm quite sure) are just window shopping. The problems, stress, and all worries simply disappears inside this heaven of a store. Then I saw the other end of the spectrum. The GUYS. Sadly, they were happy just sitting there, waiting for their girlfriend, friend, sister, or whatever, to finish up and leave. What they don't see is an opportunity. A big opportunity to bond with whoever they went there with.


* First of all, shopping is almost all girls' favorite way to relieve stress, forget about their problems, and just let go of their worries. That being said, it is a perfect time to just be with your partner and talk about anything without her being cranky.


* If you want her to do guy stuff with you, do girl stuff with her. This doesn't only mean that you want her to play basketball with you or something. It is more of getting involved with her interests. Supporting her is one thing but getting yourself involved is another. Be there for her (literally). Show that you are interested in what interests her.


* Ever spent long hours thinking of what to give your loved one for a special occasion? Well if you would've just walked with her during her shopping sessions, then you would have had an idea. Going with her to see what she picks, what she thinks about buying is a learning experience for us men. We get to see what trends she is leaning towards to. What styles of dresses, what kinds of accessories, colors, sizes, everything!


* Of course, women have their reasons why they want to look good. Why they dress in a certain way. One of which is, obviously, for the opposite sex. Specifically, their partners. Then how would they know what we want unless we tell them? Guys should not be afraid to get involved in the selection process that girls do. One doesn't need to be a queer just to know what looks good on a girl and what doesn't. We simply need to learn how to appreciate, and we men cannot do that sitting down.



By: Andrei Lorico
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