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climbingbetty22
Feb 9, 2003, 5:38 PM
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OK. I know I'll probably catch alot of flack over this one, but do any of you girls suffer from what I would like to refer to a Climber Boy Syndrome? That is, you can meet someone and they are a total deadbeat, or they are just not your type, but then you find out they climb, and they suddenly become more attractive. Or, maybe you meet a guy at the crag while you're out climbing one day and in a rational state, you wouldn't be attracted to him, but because he's climbing, you are? Am I alone in this? Should I seek professional help? I'm just trying to find out if I'm crazy...
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estherator
Feb 9, 2003, 10:39 PM
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Guilty. And known to tell a man "no way" because I know he doesn't climb. But that's because I can't stand the b**ching and moaning I got from the last couple of non-climbing men I did date. BTW, how on earth did you manage to find a school with an "adventure sports" major? I've never even heard of that. (The wheels start turning: if I go back to school, I don't have to pay my student loans...)
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indigo_nite
Feb 10, 2003, 5:51 AM
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I don't think it's restricted to climbing. you meet someone who's really into a common hobby and you feel a connection.
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missedyno
Feb 10, 2003, 1:52 PM
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yeah i think it's a pretty huge part of my life... of course i'm interested in having that in common with my partner
thankfully my guy isn't a climbing bum, just a person who loves climbing, like me
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ecocliffchick
Feb 10, 2003, 2:48 PM
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I haven't had this happen in terms of boyfriend material, but I have had to deal with acquaintances that I'm forced to hang out with but that I'm not too fond of. Just because we're both climbers, doesn't mean we relate on any other issues in life, but whereas if I was around these people in another setting, I would run away, because we're linked by climbing, I feel reluctant to let them go as acquaintances.
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wishiwaswest
Feb 11, 2003, 12:23 AM
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Isn't that the point though??? There is more to life than climbing...(did I say that????) How many gorgeous guys have ya gone out with...I mean...weak in the knees stuff...and then after they have opened their mouths for 2 dates you can't stand them...it's natural to be attracted to someone with an interest in something that is a very important part of your life....and you'll look past a lot of the superficial chit that often attracts you to someone without knowing what's inside. Maybe it's a good thing?
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estherator
Feb 27, 2003, 10:14 PM
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Heaven help me, I'm dating one now...
And having the best time! Hell Yeah!
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truedecker
Feb 28, 2003, 12:38 AM
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i am guilty of this ... my ex is a 30 year old vagrant ... no job ... no income ... lives in his bands warehouse ... no kitchen, etc ... but has to be one of the sexiest men alive ... and oh my to watch him climb ... makes me weak in my knees ... so i too am guilty of this ... but id like a climbing boy who works too ...
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gretchino
Feb 28, 2003, 3:41 PM
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In reply to: ... but id like a climbing boy who works too ...
Is there such a thing? :wink:
J/K, I've got one and have fallen for a few as well...
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iamthewallress
Feb 28, 2003, 6:32 PM
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I guess a climbing deadbeat _is_ my type. Just kidding really....
My bf is a master of simple living, and I envy how easily he gets by without a lot of material things. Working part time allows to be such a free spirit (without being an irresponsible deadbeat). He also is able to help me (stuck working FT+) with a lot of domestic stuff. Women have been doing it for men for years since, like, forever.
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truedecker
Feb 28, 2003, 7:24 PM
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"Women have been doing it for men for years since, like, forever" ... i agree and being in my early 30s and having a successful career ... i would not mind a cute house boy with a nice climber body ... but hes gotta have a brain ... i guess id like both ...
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iamthewallress
Feb 28, 2003, 8:09 PM
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I couldn't imagine belittling my guy by calling him a house boy because is so not that. His lifestyle does come with the perks that you mentioned though. Oh-so-cute, climbs harder than I'll ever even be able to follow, and works PT in an astrophysics lab. Ladies, I am so in L-O-V-E!
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yppah
Feb 28, 2003, 8:44 PM
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In reply to: BTW, how on earth did you manage to find a school with an "adventure sports" major? I've never even heard of that. (The wheels start turning: if I go back to school, I don't have to pay my student loans...)
There is a school in Prescott, AZ. I have seen some of the classes out at Granite Mountain learning about knots and trad climbing and top rope setup. Stuff like that. I talked to them and they also learn about other adventure sports, but I can't remember right now. Most of them go on to become professional guides.
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estherator
Mar 2, 2003, 9:36 PM
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yppah,
Is this a college or AMC or something of the sort? If you can remember any details that would help...thx.
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eowyn1025
Mar 3, 2003, 12:05 AM
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yeah :roll:
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enigma
Mar 17, 2003, 3:16 AM
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In reply to: "Women have been doing it for men for years since, like, forever" ... i agree and being in my early 30s and having a successful career ... i would not mind a cute house boy with a nice climber body ... but hes gotta have a brain ... i guess id like both ...
Where's stinky????hmmn,weren't you two, hmmn???
Well I dated some-one like this last year,but when embarking on a long road trip,he expected me to pay for everything,because he lead 5.11trad or something. :roll:
When I asked him to contribute financially,he balked.
I told him.goodbye,well it wasnt for me.(.:!: :!::idea:) Yeah ,cute climber boys; :twisted:
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alpinelynx
Mar 18, 2003, 6:17 AM
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an a-hole is an a-hole. I've met nicer bums/subsitance living guys that climb than ones with money.
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