11 Signs You’re Dating A Boy And Not A Man

A male can be a boy at 35, or a man at 18.
Choose wisely.
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1. A man pays for dinner if he asks you out.
And if you asked him out, he at least makes the gesture to pay.

A boy will also split hairs about who ordered what.
Even though he ate half of your fries and was the one who suggested that you get an appetizer.

2. A man shows up on time.
And if he is running late he will let you know.

A boy shows up an hour late, having lost track of time playing Call of Duty.
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3. A man thinks ahead and plans for his future.
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Just wanting to invest in his future is a good sign. He doesn't actually have to have a stock portfolio, though that would be nice.

A boy plans as far as lunch.
And even those plans aren't set in stone.

4. A man is cool with you hanging out with your guy friends.
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A boy gets “jelly” when you do.
He also uses the word "jelly."

5. A man will engage with your friends and family.
Even if it almost kills him.

A boy says he “just isn’t ready for that, yet.”
Other things he's not ready for: settling down, getting a job, etc.

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6. A man has opinions on where to eat.
Even if it is a simple, "Sounds good to me."

A boy says, “You pick.”
Then proceeds to shut down every suggestion you make.

7. A man doesn’t take himself too seriously.
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A boy does and cannot take a joke.
Seriously, not everything is a personal affront.
Take a chill pill, OK?

8. A man thinks farts are funny.
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A boy thinks farts are funny too.
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This one is sort of a wash. Although, farting on you he finds hilarious.

9. A man knows how to respond to, “Do I look fat in this?”
It's always "no."

A boy suffers from foot-in-mouth disease.

10. A man is a considerate lover.
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A boy is considerately not.
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11. A man is there when you need a shoulder to cry on.

A boy is nowhere to be found.
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