Girls Just Want to Have Fun Written by Justin Gaynor As gentlemen seeking to live a healthy, balanced life while fulfilling our purpose, we inevitably run into the old saying, “Girls just want to have fun.” So, as men that certainly enjoy having fun, how do we balance that with our responsibility to set the tone for relationships with the opposite sex that are considered healthy and fruitful in God’s economy? In this article, we’re going to explore three ways to enjoy our female friends, co-workers, and lovers more. First, we all know that men and women are different. Without question, the women in my life add significant value and joy to everyday living. So, as important as common ground is, look for ways to explore and celebrate the uniqueness of the individual women in your life. This will take time and it is not so much like figuring out a puzzle or a problem with a carburetor as it is considering the mind of a great painter like Salvador Dali or Picasso as you behold one of their prized works. As you notice certain areas of brightness, or deeply shaded areas, gently press in, ask questions and ruminate on the responses. Walk with them a little while. Commit yourself to seeing their joys and sorrows, to hearing their whimpers and their roars. Enjoy life with who they actually are and not who you imagine them to be or who you want them to become.
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