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In high school, it was so easy to examine relationships under a microscope. Type Overachiever male goes out with Type Flighty female. Type Insecure female makes out with Type Loves-His-Mama before homeroom at the lockers. Type Closet-Freak female sits with other Type Closet-Freak females at lunch and discuss the Type Tool guys they're into.But going above the Mean Girl-esque stereotypes, there's one thing we can't avoid being associated with: stock.
Let me explain: I don't like admitting it, but in high school, I did have female role models (no, I will not name names). I'd observe their maneurisms from afar, check their hairstyles, and admired their social grace. I'd act super nice to them but churn with mild jealousy after passing. But here's where the trouble comes in.
No matter how hard I tried to rationalize it, I would almost always be mildly attracted to their boyfriends. No, they weren't particularly handsome. No, their grades kinda sucked. And no, most of them didn't seem to have any redeeming qualities. But just as a merger with a larger corporation boosts stocks to constellational heights...these guys were boosted simply because of who they went out with.
So just how strange is that? I'm sure there are plenty of exceptions (and it may not even be the same case for guys) but from a general outlook, I've come up with a few basic rules:
1. Pair Girl A (respected) with Boy B (not-so-repulsive). Stocks will rise for Boy B. Girl A stocks remain constant.
2. Pair Girl A (respected) with Boy C (repulsive). Girl A stocks drop for female stockholders (lose respect), but simultaneously rise for male stockholders (chance to steal her from loser Boy C). Boy C stocks rise a little out of general confusion.
3. Pair Girl A (respected) with Boy A (desired). Both stocks bust through the ceiling.
Note, in scenario 3, we reach the typical celebrity/fairy-tale couple. We want to see drama. We want to see them last forever and get married OR we want to see a horrible, horrible breakup. In both cases, they're very visible in the public eye, so their stock rises. Comprende?
Still, I can't help but wonder: where do I fit in these scenarios? Am I boosting up Karl's stock? Is he boosting up mine? Do I have anything to worry about?
Perhaps this is all too general. But seriously, think about how your opinions have changed about people once they dive into a relationship. We associate people's characteristics with those they hang out with or find most attractive. If you want to know how you are, or how people look at you, perhaps you don't need to look further than the people you spend the most time with.
Oh, and my real New Year's resolution is to stop being so darned cute. Give other people a chance.
posted by Tiffany @ 11:02 PM
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