There was an article that I read online about the top 10 reasons to get married on Askmen.com. I, reluctantly, clicked on it by pure curiosity. As much as I love being a bachelor, I wanted to see what these reasons had to be. Most of them are legitimate reasons and make sense but none of them actually convinced me enough to lean towards marriage.
One of my little sisters got engaged not too long ago to her high school sweetheart. Here I am thinking to myself how can people just commit like that? I've never had any actual commitment issues but that's a whole different level of responsibility. That's easy for me to say, coming from a man who hasn't been in a relationship since May of 2005. As I have mentioned plenty of times before, I love to be in the company of women. Does that mean I'm some type of player? No. I simply love women and whenever I have the chance, I dive right in for a stimulating conversation. By the way, you can actually be a successful 'player' by being a gentleman. True story.
I've designed my habits in order to feel numb to the fact of having a relationship. I work out regularly, eat healthy, get the 7-9 hours of sleep, and drink plenty of water. It's a strict code of self-discipline just as it is to stay single and not tempt yourself in getting into trouble. As I see so many of my friends and acquaintances getting engaged/married or having children, I keep thanking God I'm still single. It may be beautiful to those couples (and it is in many aspects) but I feel I can live my life without those 'wonderful' moments. I can create my own 'wonderful' moments. I'm still in my mid 20s so give me a break, I have plenty of time to having the life I have now. Just the thought of marriage makes me cringe but I'm sure somewhere down the line, perhaps 15-20 years, I'll seriously think about it then. (wink, wink)


~ Ladies First ~
This may seem a bit embarrassing for the ladies, but it's still a problem. Chest acne can be a problem, especially when you do not take care of it right away. I hate to borrow a tip from Cosmopolitan but it's something that needs to be addressed. If you are planning on wearing a low-cut dress, those zits on your chest need to be gone. The usual and normal thing to do is follow the same process you do when trying to get pimples off your face. Seriously, don't be embarrassed or ashamed. That is how you can get rid of those irritating zits.
Although for a quick fix, there is a slight recipe to that problem.

1. Crush two aspirin tablets - which has acetylsalicylic  acid that dries out the pimples and eliminates inflammation.
2. Mix the crushed aspirin with a drop of water and a drop of honey to create a paste.
3. Take the paste and apply to the area you want and leave it there for about 10 mins.
4. After the 10 mins is up, rinse it with cold water.

- Gentleman Tip of the Day -
The wristwatch is the only jewelry for a man. Not all of us can pull off wearing diamond studs in a clean designer suit like David Beckham or Kobe Bryant. Therefore, stay away from any other jewelry and keep it safe and classy. I'm not talking about those calculator watches we used to wear back when we were kids, nor those GPS watches - they are simply tacky.
As so many other things for a man, there should be a timepiece for the casual times and the watch of the formal occasion. For the suited up look, you always stick with the leather (black or brown) belt and classic dial. For the casual, go with the steel bands and whichever color dial you fancy; although, make sure you are still color coordinating. Mind you, a quality dress watch will cost you over $1,000. The reason why they are so expensive is not just because they are hand-made, but they will be besides you for the next couple of decades. If you take care of it in the proper manner, a classic timepiece (the ones that cost over $10,000) will be handed down from generation to generation.
The best way to get a legitimate wristwatch (steel band or leather) is to go to an authorized retailer. There are online retailers as well but the best experience is to walk straight into a shop, just like any other important purchase. There are also some important points when shopping for the right timepiece:

• Most mechanical watches use a intricate system of gears and springs that rely on mechanical energy to operate. You will know that the specific watch is a mechanical one is by the ID on the back of the watch (case back). It will also be identified in the watch's instruction manual.
• Quartz watches are the more affordable purchases for us who make above minimum wage or our salary is still around the five digits (not in the high 70s +). These watches use the good old battery to operate. These aren't considered sophisticated by the timepiece connoisseurs but let's face it, we are always conscious of how thick are wallets are. It's OK to go ahead and purchase a quartz.
• Nothing is as prestigious as a Swiss made (Swiss Movement) watch. The best of the best come from Switzerland. Do not settle for anything outside those borders. 
• Most well-known brands are now producing automatic movement watches. This means that the watches wind themselves by the movement of the wearer.
• Keep up with the brand names. There companies you want to stay away from and there are those you should be closer to. Names like Tag Heuer and Movado are over-rated, you are better off. Rolex? To be honest, you may feel they are played out but they are still a major status symbol. The secret here is that Rolex get away with a slight hint of inflating their prices. Yes, they slap on a very high price tag; it's a price tag much higher than the actual worth of the watch. Stay away.