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The Different Types Of Men

By Julia Austin

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Published: 21Jan2012
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In high school, you are often type-casted. You are the pretty one, the nerdy one, the political junkie, the hippie, the jock, the creep…You wore pants that were just the right amount of tight, styled your hair a certain way, wore glasses with particular frames and you were instantly a "type." These types continue into grown up life too. Look around at your friends—at your neighborhood. Are there not clicks of friends that share common interests/lifestyles? Sure there are. Can you point out the differences between your husband and someone else's? Sure you can.

But, in the romantic context, have you ever been asked the question "what's your type?" The question really shouldn't exist. With something as important and as complicated as love, there shouldn't be something so restrictive as the concept of a "type." To say that your type is "alternative" or "hipster" or "preppy" is to say that you assume certain character traits go hand in hand with a look. Because, of course, relationships aren't built on JCrew sweaters or nose piercings.

Unfortunately we do make the assumption that certain traits go hand in hand with certain looks. For the longest time I did this. I wrote off any guy who wore sports jersey's—ever—because I assumed he wasn't cultured, intellectual or sensitive. I made the mistake of believing that what a person likes is who they are.

I was lucky enough to have my last boyfriend pursue, pursue and pursue me. Even though I wrote him off because I met him at a sports bar where he was wearing—you guessed it—a sports jersey. But he liked me, convinced me to go out with him and, low and behold, I found out that he was cultured, intellectual and sweet.

That encounter got me wondering how many other men—how many other types—are out there that could truly surprise me.

I saw a video of a rock singer—yes, a real life professional rock singer—discussing singing techniques with a singing instructor and when asked what his preferences in music were he answered rock, but also classical and sometimes jazz. He was wearing a black blazer, had a shaved head, a bad boy Australian accent and come one…he was a rock singer. So, I was so surprised and even endeared to hear that he enjoyed classical music.

Just another "type" who broke out of his type casting. I can't wait to see who else surprises me.

Julia Austin is a dating columnist who also covers luxury lifestyle and healthy living topics for various publications. Her subject matter ranges from eco-friendly hotels to first date tips and even methods on how to improve one's singing and voice techniques.

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