The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

That's the routine anymore when playing the role of counselor. I used to give advice. I've tried going that route, but the longer I've played this role, the more I realize that most people don't want to receive advice or pointers about what they should do with their life or a certain situation. They just want to blow off some steam and vent about it to the counselor. After they've done that, then they can walk out of the office feeling more at ease with the problem, whatever it was, even though, by not altering anything, they're going to be walking right into that problem again and the cycle will continue. If I go see a counselor and vent about a drinking problem a friend of mine has, sure, it may feel good to let it all out, but that's not going to help the drinking problem out any unless I or someone else goes and does something about it. It's not just going to cure itself, I'm sorry to say. But unfortunately, that's all people want it seem...

Ah, here is a topic that hits home for me, as I'm sure many others can relate to it as well. I remember hearing that old saying back in middle and high school, "Nice guys finish last." Back then, I simply pretended to believe in that saying, because I was one of those nice guys and at least in my case, it seemed true. Well, it was true in one particular area- when it came to the ladies. But, as I've grown up, I've gained a broader perspective on things and unfortunately, I still think that phrase holds true to a certain degree. I thought I was simply being biased back in junior high and high school, but perhaps I was on the right track with my belief. Many studies have been conducted on the female attraction toward bad boys and for the most part, it is a phase in their young adult lives. It is almost a natural attraction toward rebellion and curiosity in the teenage and young adult years for some ladies. Who does daddy not want you to date? Well, that's who ...