Alyssa Chambers
I grew up in New Hampshire, and every fall I looked forward to the changing of the leaves, Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest brew and, above all, I looked forward to the impeccable style of New England boys in the fall. Once the polo’s, Timberland boots and zip-up hoodies came out and the facial hair grew to a scruffy, yet irresistibly sexy length,I practically opened shop, accepting applications for a husband.
Now, having spent the last four years at school in Colorado, I had forgotten how dear to my heart those New England boys were. I had always known the men in Colorado were a different breed. There’s something unique about East Coast men, and it wasn’t until I recently went home for Christmas break that I was able to identify exactly what it was.
New England guys don’t care. New England guys are “guy’s guys.” They go out to the bar to get tipsy off of Boston Lager, watch some ESPN highlights and catch up with their boys. If they meet a girl, that’s simply the cherry on top (or the clam to their chowder, since we’re talking North East).
Colorado guys head out to the bars proudly sporting one of two outfits: either a bejeweled Affliction shirt and True Religion jeans or a plaid shirt and cowboy boots, neither of which is appealing to a girl with class. They rush to the bar side and order a mixed drink or shots, in a desperate attempt to get drunk before happy hour ends. Then the prowl is on as they scour the bar for a girl of interest. They are so concerned with finding a girl for the night that it makes them look desperate and incredibly unattractive.
Life for New Englanders is much slower, and this puts less stress on the idea of meeting someone and more on enjoying the night. Isn’t that what a night out should be about? Enjoy time with friends, and, if you happen to meet someone, that’s awesome. But don’t force it by looking too hard or settling. Let nature take its course. That’s one thing Colorado men could learn from New England.
Levi Meyer
It ain’t easy being a cowboy.
As a Wyoming native, I’ve learned a lot about roping and riding. I can fix a mean fence and sling a meaner cowpie. I’ve marched through 60 mile per hour winds and started campfires in unyielding rainstorms. These skills are part of living in the Wild West. It’s not the easiest way to grow up.
However, it’s easier to rope an angry steer than to wrangle a cowgirl.
Dating in college is a lot like cattle wrestling in Wyoming. There are wild, majestic animals roaming around a grassy plain, waiting to be tied down and domesticated. You’re either going home with a prize Bessie or landing face-first in a trail of dust.
Ultimately, your level of success in babe wrangling depends on effort. Many Coloradans believe minimal effort will lead to success, but that isn’t the case. It takes more than flirting and “swag” to round up a woman.
As cowboys always say, “Brace your backbone and forget your wishbone.”
Finding and keeping a good woman is a full-time job. It’s stressful, exhausting and occasionally painful, but that is the cost of a fulfilling relationship. It’s not enough to wish for a relationship to work. It takes effort, perseverance and strength.
A cowboy shares his thoughts and intentions clearly and simply. If he wants a woman, he’s going to let her know. This kind of direct, honest communication shows confidence and helps to solve any problems that may arise.
If there is a conflict, a cowboy will immediately take action to solve it. There’s no use mulling over the problem. A cowboy will carefully communicate his feelings to solve the problem as quickly as possible. “Speak slowly, think quickly” is one of the most important mantras of a cowboy.
If it doesn’t work out, remember that “every trail has some puddles.” The dating world is daunting, and it isn’t nice to all cowpokes. You’re going to get thrown off your horse, and it’s going to hurt. But you’ll live to ride another day.
There’s nobody tougher than a Wyoming cowboy. Even if you don’t have a Stetson hat and a fancy belt buckle, the lessons taught in the Wild West will always be helpful in the dating world.
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