Sweet Enlow

The topic of having a mixed gender family and its benefits is something that I have been thinking about for sometime.  Everything in this post is purely anecdotal and, to my knowledge, has no scientific backing.  It is all purely observation.  However, my hope is that after reading this, you to will begin to see what I see and understand my thought process.

Starting, I guess, with high school I began to spend time often with females.  I had a girlfriend for the most of high school so, most of the time, I was spending time with these females for non-sexual reasons.  Thus, the fact that these girls needed to be cool became even more pressing.  Many things make a girl cool undoubtedly, but, after numerous, and sometimes painful, years of doing this, I began to notice a commonality among all the females I enjoy.  They all come from mixed gender families….ALL OF THEM.

Before I explain, I want to clarify two things.  First, this isn’t a definite rule but purely an observation.  I am sure there are awesome girls out there that are an only child or of a family of all girls.  In fact, my mom, which I know was awesome to be around (and still is), is from an all girl’s family.  Second, this logic applies just as much to men.  Guys that dont have sisters tend to be a little more awkward around girls.  Again, not a definite, but I would presume that this is the case a large percentage of the time.

Though she is a contradiction to my proposed observation, she is the greatest ever... Nancy

Here is the premise.  When someone grows up around members of the opposite sex, especially when they are close in age, they develope knowledge about the opposite sex that becomes vital for social compatability later in life.  When concerning women, they have an automatic better understanding of male humor, thus making them much more enjoyable to be around in social settings and much more engaging in a conversation.  After years of bathroom humor, talking sports, and discussing relationships from a guys point of view, osmosis undoubtedly occurs.  They just seem to understand better.  Same thing for guys.  After years of discussing dress malfunctions, relationship gossip, and whats important in kissing well, a guy (at least an intelligent one) will get the point.

Take a second and think about the opposite sex. 

Think about when you are just wanting to hang. 

The people who initially come to mind will undoubtedly be the ones you enjoy spending time with.  Now, think and see if they are from a mixed gender family.  I bet 9 out of 10 are.  It’s not failsafe, but I think I am getting at something.

Lastly, this is for guys – if you believe what I believe, dont be that idiot who says “Ohh… I only want boys because I dont want to worry about other guys taking out my daughter” etc etc… that is juvenile… I want lots of daughters… and sons

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