If your affection rebuilds after such a disagreement, that's a good sign, and it's probably OK to start letting down your guard. Otherwise, the relationship may be too shallow. Remember that once you give your heart, you can only take it back broken. Dear JB, You are wise beyond your years and offer much more levelheaded advice than I usually do. Now we're going to hear from a woman who wasn't quite as patient with my plight.
Men are to be enjoyed, used, and never taken seriously.
They DO NOT obsess over us, the girlfriend being fourth or fifth on their priority lists. I've seen every male behavior, good and bad. The bad predominates. The smellier, hairier sex has no interest in being dependable, responsible, or honorable. Their loyalties are to their mothers, dogs, motorcycles, guns, buddies, and sports teams.