An Open Letter Of Appreciation To Men Who Cooperate With Women When They Take Selfies
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“A little to the left, babe!”
“No, no, more to the right. Raise your chin a bit!”
“Lower it down, I’m getting cut out of the frame!”
If you’re a man who frequently hears these phrases then we praise your patience. We know it can be annoying and sometimes you get so frustrated you want to throw our phones away but we really do appreciate that you try! So dear selfie-friendly men, here is a letter we’re dedicating to you. And these are all the reasons why we love you for putting up with us!
You Do It Because You Love Us Deeply
We love the fact that despite your guy pals mocking you for it, you’re willing to give us a shot at taking the perfect picture at the perfect angle. If this doesn’t say true love, we don’t know what does! You’re ready to put up with our narcissism simply because you love us and don’t want us to be upset. For you it’s like ‘F**k societal norms and log kya kahenge’, and we really love that you do this to make us happy.
You Do It Because We Know Your Best Angles
Let’s be real. Every woman knows the right angle for a selfie and your girl would love to help you discover yours. Sure, it takes a lot of trial and error but we still adore the fact that you take the time to do so. Trust us, when you discover your right angle you will never stop taking selfies. It’s an addiction after a point!
You Do It Because You Secretly Love To Show Us Off
Even if you’re not the kind of man who blasts his relationship all over social media, you do love keeping a couple of adorable pictures of the two of you together to show off to your close buddies. This is often followed by the stereotypical bro talk of “Bhabhi ke koi behen hain kya?”. Some of you even make our selfies your wallpapers and that couldn’t’ be more adorable. To know we mean so much in your life that you don’t mind seeing our face every time you unlock your phone truly means something special to us.
You Do It Because You Actually Enjoy Taking Selfies
This is our personal favorite. Sure, men who take selfies are often made fun of, but the fact that you defy cultural norms to do whatever you enjoy, is pretty hot. There’s nothing a woman loves more than a charismatic man with incredible confidence. We love the fact that you aren’t’ afraid of what other people may think and live life on your own terms. That makes you pretty damn cool.
You Do It Because We Bribed You With Food
There is no obstacle that can come in between a girl and her selfie. She is not above using dirty tricks to get you to pose for her picture-perfect image. Even if it means bribing you with food and treats, she is willing to do it just for that one perfect “6 months together” post. End of the day, regardless of how you want it or how you don’t, she is going to get a selfie of you two!
You Do It Because You Believe That You Will Show These To Our Grandkids Someday
Sure, not everyone is a die-hard romantic, but when you’ve been with someone for a long time you often tend to fantasize about a happy future together. Just you and her chilling by the hillside in your little wooden home and your lovely pets by your side just sends a warm fuzzy feeling across you. We love that you’re so serious about your love for us and see a beautiful future ahead. Thinking ahead is always appreciated when it comes to relationships and thinking about you planning our far future just sends shivers down our spines.
You Do It Because You Want Other Women To Back Off
Although, this is a rare one. There is nothing that screams “I’m in a relationship” like a cute selfie on your social media. There is a reason many women fight to have a coveted spot on your social media and it’s because it’s a sign that the relationship is very much official. Have you ever been alarmed when your girlfriend picked a fight with you for no reason? Well, here’s exactly why she did it.
Of course, this isn’t intended to mock men who don’t take selfies but more so to appreciate those who do. To many women it means the world that their partners are willing to try and do this to make them feel special. At the same time, nobody should be forced to feel the need to take selfies just because their partner wants them. Let us know your thoughts on this letter in the comment section below.
