Opinion About Child-like Men

22 Sep 2013

What is your opinion about men who sometimes display a child-like behavior?

I'm not talking about immature men who can't take care of themselves or invest in a relationship, but random acts of childness.

I just looked back at the birthday wishes I sent to Sprite, and I must admit I do appear child-like myself at times... well Sprite does bring out the child in me, actually. Big Hugs

http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postsm1328441_Happy-Birthday-Her-Royal-Spriteness.aspx#1328441

Although I'm often quite serious and mature, and can certainly stand my ground against other men, I do enjoy feeling like a child at times; playing video games on Saturday morning, watching animated movies, talking to my cats, sending cute little emoticons... all of which being performed with a goofy smile on my face. I guess I just appreciate the feeling of allowing myself to be totally joyful about simple things, and put all my concerns aside for a brief period of time.

I certainly wouldn't expose that side of me publicly though, especially at work or with other men. My ex-girlfriends also never minded it, but were equally child-like and playful themselves.

What's your opinion about this? Are child-like men a complete turn-off, or a turn-on?

Do you make any assumptions about a man who's child-like at times? Does it make him less manly to you?

Thanks for answering. Also, please provide an honest feedback. I can handle criticism, don't worry... I won't cry like a child.

Edit : I changed the term 'childish' for 'child-like', which better represents what I tried to imply.

22 Sep 2013

Quote by SereneProdigy
What is your opinion about men who sometimes display a childish behavior?

I'm not talking about immature men who can't take care of themselves or invest in a relationship, but random acts of childness.

I just looked back at the birthday wishes I sent to Sprite, and I must admit I do appear childish myself at times... well Sprite does bring out the child in me, actually.

http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postsm1328441_Happy-Birthday-Her-Royal-Spriteness.aspx#1328441

Although I'm often quite serious and mature, and can surely stand my ground agaisnt other men, I do enjoy feeling like a child at times ; playing video games on Sunday morning, watching animated movies, talking to my cats, sending cute little emoticons... all of which being performed with a goofy smile on my face. I guess I just appreciate the feeling of allowing myself to be totally joyful about simple things, and put all my concerns aside for a brief period of time.

I surely won't expose that side of me publicly though, especially at work or with other men. My ex-girlfriends also never minded it, but were equally childish and playful themselves.

What's your opinion about this? Are childish men a complete turn-off, or a turn-on?

Do you make any assumptions about a man who's childish at times? Does it make him less manly to you?

Thanks for answering. Also, please provide an honest feedback. I can handle criticism, don't worry... I won't cry like a child.

To me, there is a difference between being childish and child-like. Childish means negativity, immaturity, tantrums and uncontrolled selfishness. A childish man has only himself and his unleashed me-now-me-now vision always in place.

Child-like means finding wonder in small things, simplicity, light-heartedness, trump jokes, and a joyful respect for the litle things in life. A man who is child-like knows where to draw the line, but does not lose the ability to be amused by playing keepsy-uppy with a balloon and blowing bubbles with me.

Why shouldn't grown men climb trees and playfight? Or fill in a colouring book or buy sweets? To lose one's inhibitions and enjoy life in such a way is both child-like and full of adult wisdom, in my opinion. It's what makes a Real Man. All of what you said you did fits in this category for me.

If I was lucky enough to meet somebody that I wanted to be with, and who wanted to be with me, he'd better be able to giggle when either of us trumped, and understand my deep passion for helium balloons and blowing raspberries! Because to know that little things are part of "life's rich tapestry", is to prove that tapestry worth making.

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22 Sep 2013

I say go for it. A woman has to love you for the real you.

22 Sep 2013

Quote by Shylass

To me, there is a difference between being childish and child-like. Childish means negativity, immaturity, tantrums and uncontrolled selfishness. A childish man has only himself and his unleashed me-now-me-now vision always in place.

Child-like means finding wonder in small things, simplicity, light-heartedness, trump jokes, and a joyful respect for the litle things in life. A man who is child-like knows where to draw the line, but does not lose the ability to be amused by playing keepsy-uppy with a balloon and blowing bubbles with me.

I agree with Shylass about the differences between childish and child-like.

Childish is abhorrent.

Child-like is appreciated .... because we all need to have times where the simple pleasures have meaning and we stop to appreciate those.

btw SP .... you are wonderful just the way you are (not childish in any way!!) Big Hugs

22 Sep 2013

I personally don't get it, but there are some women, that are into that for some reason. You remember that episode of How I Met Your Mother, where Barney took the challenge of trying to get with someone, only saying childish words? I'm clueless, though. I know this for the ladies, but I wanted to express my opinion.

22 Sep 2013

The term "childish men" is repulsive, but if you mean a mature man with a sometimes silly sense of humor, then yes, I like it!

22 Sep 2013

Quote by PersonalAssistant
btw SP .... you are wonderful just the way you are (not childish in any way!!)

You say this because you haven't seen me on Christmas morning watching Disney's classics at my sister's house... drinking hot chocolate in pyjama, cuddling/kissing her dogs, while I can't help saying "This sure is the greatest day of my life!".

22 Sep 2013

Quote by SereneProdigy
Although I'm often quite serious and mature, and can surely stand my ground against other men, I do enjoy feeling like a child at times ; playing video games on Saturday morning, watching animated movies, talking to my cats, sending cute little emoticons... all of which being performed with a goofy smile on my face. I guess I just appreciate the feeling of allowing myself to be totally joyful about simple things, and put all my concerns aside for a brief period of time.

None of this is Child-like or childish. I like a man who can be serious and playful. He has to know when it's the right time, as with anything. I don't want a guy who plays video games all day long, in between his cartoon times and never being serious. As I said, you need to do things in portions.

I have a friend of mine who games and watches TV all Sunday, because he busts his arse the rest of the week doing what needs to be done. Sunday is the day to collect himself. There is nothing wrong with that, nor is it child-like or childish. It sounds like a good way to keep sane.

Don't change who you are, SP.

22 Sep 2013

Quote by Poppet
Don't change who you are, SP.

I'm so glad to hear you say this, dear Poppet. Now I can get on my X-Box and scream : "You messed with MY city just a little too much, Joker! You deserve every batarang that I'll throw at you!"

Oh, and I seriously need to have a conversation with my cat. He's been hanging out with a big white cat lately, which I believe is a bad influence for him. I'm still not sure how I'll express myself though... it seems like a delicate subject for him.

22 Sep 2013

There is a vast difference in humanity and 'child-like' men. Don't we have enough fools without stirring the water. For some reason many men are arrogant and obtuse, believing its part of the new world order. I prefer to say the 'world with odor'. How can anyone find it amusing! violent1

22 Sep 2013

I've never met a man yet who acted much above his shoe size to be honest. OK, my Dad and Grandpa excepted. I find guys, particularly those my age a bit boorish like naughty children.

*waits for backlash*

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22 Sep 2013

Quote by PersonalAssistant

I agree with Shylass about the differences between childish and child-like.

Childish is abhorrent.

Child-like is appreciated .... because we all need to have times where the simple pleasures have meaning and we stop to appreciate those.

This! I'm not interested in raising a man-child...because that's ultimately what it is. And sure it's 'cute' in romantic comedies...and the guy (usually Adam Sandler) finally mans up and all of that by the end. But in real life, it rarely works out that way. Some women are into that. I see it all the time. Man-children are easier to 'control' because they're super eager to please and want attention and acceptance. So in that sense, they're often easily manipulated and walked over...and as I said, some women are into that. But it's definitely not for me.

"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall

22 Sep 2013

Quote by SereneProdigy
I'm so glad to hear you say this, dear Poppet. Now I can get on my X-Box and scream : "You messed with MY city just a little too much, Joker! You deserve every batarang that I'll throw at you!"

Oh, and I seriously need to have a conversation with my cat. He's been hanging out with a big white cat lately, which I believe is a bad influence for him. I'm still not sure how I'll express myself though... it seems like a delicate subject for him.

Somehow, I can actually see you doing this really. Along with a few other men I know.

22 Sep 2013

It's not child-like, it's playful.

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11 Oct 2014

Well,since I can act child-like at times (I love animated shows, I indulge in children holiday movies around the holidays, etc) I enjoy a guy that can get in touch with his inner child as well. I like a guy that can act silly with me and isnt all serious all the time. With that being said, said guy also has to be able to act mature when the situation calls for it. I dont want Mr.AlwaysSerious but I dont want Mr.PerpetualTwelveYearOld, either. It's all about balance.

11 Oct 2014

Well,since I can act child-like at times (I love animated shows, I indulge in children holiday movies around the holidays, etc) I enjoy a guy that can get in touch with his inner child as well. I like a guy that can act silly with me and isnt all serious all the time. With that being said, said guy also has to be able to act mature when the situation calls for it. I dont want Mr.AlwaysSerious but I dont want Mr.PerpetualTwelveYearOld, either. It's all about balance.

11 Oct 2014

I think its a wonderful quality to keep a child-like wonder in life. I watch cartoons and have all the old ones on DVD. I love Disney, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, Super Nintendo, Pokémon, etc. Life is way too short to always be too serious. I hate the saying, "Act your age." Just because you age, doesn't mean you have to be boring, stodgy, stern, etc. Laughter and wonder are good things to have.

Like when I go see new places...I look at it with awe and wonder. I get a child-like glee and I do a happy dance. I still put on 90's dance music, Spice Girls, Aqua, Pat Benatar...and dance around in my underwear. Keeps me young and will continue to do so. I'm almost 30, but I have the heart of a 10 year old.

And I appreciate this in any man that I date. Same goes for friends.