He Said/She Said: Why I’m Thankful For Men

November 23, 2011 5:30 pm     Posted in He Said She Said, Holiday Central  Alexandra Gehringer g+ page


By Alexandra Gehringer

Thanksgiving is a time to take a beat from the rampant sex, booze and bad decisions of college life and embrace a more wholesome holiday spirit. Giving thanks. The concept alone should make you feel all warm and fuzzy and Angelina Jolie-esqe inside. As you sit down to a delicious home-cooked meal with your loved ones, I genuinely do hope you reflect for a moment on the cornucopia of blessings you’ve received over the year. The toilet paper dress you wore to that Anything But Clothes party didn’t unravel. The freshman you hooked up with took you seriously when you held a plastic knife to his throat threatening death if he told anyone what happened. Your RA still hasn’t found your vodka stash (zipped in the rolly suitcase under your bed). You, missy, have quite a few things for which to be thankful!

Personally, I tend to go a little more big-picture with my thank-you-fors. Eyesight…I’m a big fan of seeing. Also, my DVR, which has saved me the inner turmoil of choosing between Happy Hour and the newest episode of Parks and Rec. Most of all, however, I’m thankful for men. Yup. In all their burping, scratching, bearded glory. Think I’m crazy? Take a look at my favorite dude things and then tell me I’m wrong. Dear Dudes, I’m thankful for you because…

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    • (When you’re done here, don’t forget to check why He Said he’s thankful for women over at COEDMagazine.com)

    8 Comments on "He Said/She Said: Why I’m Thankful For Men"

    1. Alexandra says:
      Wed, 23rd Nov 20119:30 pm 

      Awww I love this article. Men are amazing.

    2. Jasmine says:
      Thu, 24th Nov 20113:43 am 

      This article was so unnecessary. Get a life! Seriously? This is all you could come up with?

    3. Virginia says:
      Thu, 24th Nov 20117:05 am 

      This article was adorable. Loved the ones about duets and "the look".

    4. Calie says:
      Fri, 25th Nov 20112:30 pm 

      Love it! Great writing. Screw the hater comments! And let's be honest anyway, what more are guys good for than sex and back rubs? (reproduction is included as a sector of sex in this comment btw). And you make quite a valid point: those of us in college really should be more thankful for the little things we can get away with. And blah blah not all guys are assholes… so I must agree, I am thankful for the good ones :)

    5. Kay says:
      Sat, 26th Nov 20113:57 pm 

      I was excited to read this article. I was disappointed to see that most of the reasons listed were either superficial or sexual. Yes, sex is FANTASTIC, I agree, and I love being physical with my man, but could you not group all that into one category and free up space for other reasons why men are awesome? How about the way they take care of us when we're sick? Their ability to open any jar? The way they sacrifice their jackets if they think we're cold? Their sense of humor? There are so many more reasons to be thankful…

    6. Maura - Rider University says:
      Sun, 11th Dec 20112:46 pm 

      A lot of those things made men just seem like accessories that are only useful if they can help us out…which I do share that mentality at times but I'm trying to think a little higher here!

    7. Beliaves says:
      Tue, 3rd Jul 20121:45 pm 

      Your RA still hasn’t found your vodka stash (zipped in the rolly suitcase under your bed). You, missy, have quite a few things for which to be thankful!

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