The Vanishing Art of Wooing

     With Spring Fever growing stronger as the weather is growing warmer, the subject of most conversations have turned to (what else) love and relationships.  There is barely a conversation that isn't focused on some aspect of either of these subjects, right now.  But for the first time in a long time, 'wooing' came up in one of these conversations.
     Does anyone 'woo', anymore?  The beauty of wooing the object of your affection, which used to be an expected norm, is now all but forgotten.  What a shame!  Seriously, if men really thought about it, they would never have stopped wooing their women.  If you consider that you are (most likely) not the only man who has interest in or desires to pursue (or maybe even is currently pursuing) the woman who has caught your attention and your affection I am pretty sure you would spare no time, consideration or expense to woo her. 
      Wooing is a way to not only show her how serious you are with your intentions, but differentiate yourself from the collective male masses.  Send flowers to her job or make her favorite dessert; bring her lunch or surprise her with an unexpected date; write her poetry; sit with her under a tree; remembering something she loves and talk to her about it or bring it to her; laugh with or surprise her!  Take time to do the sweet, wonderful things that most men talk about but will never do (remember kiddies, balls to the walls, prove it)!  Let her know she is special and that you desire to cherish and spend time with her by showing her.
     Men are like sharks (especially during spring fever) don't be a shark, be a dolphin.  Save her (and the hopes you have for her) by showing her you are different, that you are the best choice, because you have taken time to know her.  Prove what words alone can not, that she is special.  Don't just whisper sweet nothings like all of the others, woo and romance her.  Stand out and stand up and be a man that she will want above all others because you have proven that you are different--better.
     A good woman is a prize to be treasured and protected.  Behind every good man is a good woman and this isn't just a saying it is a truth.  A good woman who will love and support you; give you happiness and share your sorrows is something beautiful and (increasingly) rare (Yes, I can admit that, although most the women I know are the rare kind!).  Don't settle for the ones who just want things and allows you to do and say whatever because you are doing your self a serious injustice.  A woman worth wooing is one worth holding onto.  Think about it, guys.  And ladies--make sure you are worth being woo'ed, if you aren't then it may be time for a reassessment.  Remember we set the rules and if we don't then we are saying that anything is ok--don't just want the best, require the best!
     Until another time, I wish you all love and happiness of the truest kind!
     ~Marissa