Are You Dating A Man Or A Toddler?

Is his mum still his primary care giver?
A toddler needs his mum to do everything for him. She cooks his meals, washes his clothes, pays his bills.

A man provides for himself, and is generous with others.

Does he get distracted easily?
A toddler is constantly distracted by something new and shiny. He is instantly convinced that he can’t live without this new, shiny thing….until something even more exciting comes along….

A man commits to something and will see it through. ‘Not really feeling it’ isn’t in his vocabulary.

Does he treat your body like a jungle gym?
A toddler thinks he can put his hands wherever he likes.

A man respects your body and your boundaries.

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Does he throw tantrums when he doesn’t get his own way?
A toddler likes to do things on his own terms without regard for others, the consequences of his actions, or even his own future.

A man compromises, will have a conversation when problems arise, and respects others opinions.

Does he get jealous when you do better than him?
A toddler hates to share the limelight.

A man encourages you to do well and to achieve your goals. He enjoys your success and celebrates with you.

Does he touch things he shouldn’t?

A man understands what is harmful to himself and to your relationship. He respects and values the relationship he has with you and doesn’t seek out other women or ‘websites’.

Does he love the bottle and hate bedtime?
A toddler wants to stay up all night long and party hard.

A man knows that getting drunk and passing out as an adult is just plain ridiculous. He is busy working on himself, his relationships and his future.

Does he play well with others?
A toddler finds it hard to know how to interact with adults. He is not dark or mysterious, he’s not just ‘misunderstood’.

A man wants to get to know your friends and family because they are important to you.

Does he blame others when things go wrong?
A toddler is quick to point to someone else and say ‘he did it!’.

A man takes responsibility for his mistakes and learns from them.

Does he still believe in Santa Claus?
A toddler closes his eyes and makes a wish.

A man makes a plan. He works hard and makes sacrifices to accomplish his goals.

If you think you’re dating a toddler, drop the kid at daycare and go find a man.

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.”
1 Corinthians 13:11

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