It is the eternal question that weighs like a millstone around most men's necks the world over. Finally here are the answers you have been waiting for.
The ladies of IrishCentral.com have put our shamrock embossed thinking caps on and come up a few pointers on how to woo that potential Irish lady friend. These essential qualities are sure to impress most woman but guaranteed to win over an Irish woman.
Property and pride in property
They say every Princess should have her palace the same way every Irish lady should have her few acres. The Irish are mad for the bit of land. Translation: we are obsessed with real estate. And yes before you mention it, this obsession had landed us in the deepest recession this side of AD. However we do appreciate a grand bit of property or at least the aspiration to own your own someday.
Plus if you are lucky enough to have an Irish lady back in your humble surroundings please ensure you have made some attempts to spruce up the place. We are not asking for your place to resemble a Pottery Barn catalogue just a lick of paint here and a few subtle additions around the place. Make your space a home. You’re a grown man for God's sake, dorm rooms are for college days. Sophisticated surroundings will always win that Irish lady over.
Maturity
You’re a man right? So please proceed to act like one and not resemble your teenage alter ego that still rears his zitty head from time to time. You need to be able to hold down that job and look after yourself, how on earth are you going to look after an Irish woman if you cannot buy toilet roll? No men still seeking hand-outs from Mammy or Daddy need apply. If you still cannot stand on your own two feet then don’t expect to whisk an Irish lady off hers.
Style
At the risk of sounding superficial here, style is important. No Irish woman wants to date a man who is still dressed by his Mammy. We are reasonable and don't require you to be dressed in Armani from head to toe or sporting the latest catwalk sensation from Hugo Boss. No, all we want is some well fitting clothes that don't resemble your First Holy Communion outfit.
Style is not just about the clothes on your back. It's also about how you carry yourself and interact with those around you. Know when to shut up. Most Irish men are about as smooth as the bumpy roads they come from so here is a chance to show an Irish lady your charisma and charm.
Banter
Coming from an Irish woman, we love to talk. A nation famous for our banter there is no better way to win an Irish woman's heart than an ability for chit chat. I know it may seem pretty basic but it's important to be able to hold a good conversation with someone.
Don’t fall into the death trap of blabbering on about yourself either. Communication is a two way road and yes we are both on it. Your ability for banter should extend to your favorite Irish woman’s friends and family also. You need to be able to interact in such situations. You're a big boy now...get the thumb out of your mouth and spark a conversation fit for any Irish woman's ears.
NOTE: Charm and charisma can be applied here too.
Romance
Whisk a lady off her feet in whatever way you see fit. It's doesn't have to be an ostentatious gesture. You can keep it simple. Irish woman love romance. Take her dancing; take her out to dinner; long walks on the beach. Kiss her for no reason. Treat her like the lady that she is. It doesn’t need to be a huge public display of affection, just let her know you are in tune with your emotions and not afraid to show her. A bunch of flowers here and a dinner date there, throw in the occasional gift and you’re on a winner streak.
Masculinity
No one likes a wimp. Especially an Irish woman. In all fairness Irish men have a lot going for themselves in this department. We like men who can hold their own. You don’t need to be pumping iron at the gym seven nights a week or building garden sheds on your day off. No just simply be at one with your masculine side. Irish woman are an independent bunch, but we are still human beings who need a man where if duty calls, can hunt and gather like our ancestors.
Sense of adventure
Of course the adventurous streak is not just about getting on a plane. It's about a desire to try new things, eat new food, take up new hobbies. Irish woman will pull you out of that comfort zone and throw you on that raging bull and by God you better be ready, willing and able.
Wit and humility
Irish women love to laugh, and there is nothing better than a man who knows how to crack a joke. Don't despair we are not looking for the next Conan O'Brien, but merely a sense of humor will suffice. Humor is important. Laughter is a great foundation for any relationship. But you must have the ability to laugh at yourself as well. We are quite a laid back, sassy league of ladies. So the more you make her laugh, the more you win her over.
So there you have it. Simple and concise, the above pointers are a sure way to find the key to your favorite Irish woman's heart.
So what are you waiting for?
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.S.Connolly | May 26, 2011, 11:59 PM EDT
There's a old American song"...women get weary wearing the same shabby dress, when they get weary try a bit of tenderness." As a American for me its respect, truth, humor, blue eyes, lots of laughter and lots of sex.
katetipp33 | May 26, 2011, 06:09 PM EDT
Some of these posts were brilliant got a good laugh out of them. Antoman you would probably get the burger and chips between the two eyes.
SingleDonald | May 26, 2011, 02:36 PM EDT
CaptainCon, I sometimes imagine myself like the Tin Woodsman, when the Wizard of Oz addressed him. Frank Morgan said to Jack Haley, " You come to me for a heart! You don't know how lucky you are not to have one!" The Wizard would say to me, "You come to me for a wife! You don't know how lucky you are not to have one! Despite the risks you describe, it would still be nice to have a wife, someday. Yes, she would likely be Irish, or half Irish!
mamaginnty | May 25, 2011, 10:20 AM EDT
I am an ould woman, married over 50 yrs to my irish man. Irish men don't need to change, they are who they are. Thats what keeps a marriage from being dull. You should know your man well enough...before you marry him. They have the gift of the gab, and laughter in their hearts. The man with the castle.. only interested in building more castles and not in family life. Molly....saying we are obsessed with land, what you should have said is...most irish man will strive to build a home for his family. Way before the celtic tiger hit, we have had our own freehold homes all over Ireland. 40yrs ago some people were calling Ireland ..bungalow bliss, no boom then, just hard working irish men striving to get a home built for their families. So leave our irish men alone, the girls love them just the way they are.
CaptainCon | May 25, 2011, 06:18 AM EDT
The usual ... has to be good looking, good talker, good provider and wealthy. Lads don't get married. You will become the first target for a woman looking for a second income when her life doesn't pan out the way she dreamed. It will become the man's fault and he will hear about it constantly for the rest of his life- if he gets fed up with it there's a major price tag on the way out as well. Cop on lads- most men get married young and stupid and then pay for it the rest of their lives- its one of the reasons why men die earlier on average. Keep your own income and let the sisters do it for themselves- they keep singing about it- lets see them do it. No marriage- no divorce. No divorce and you have time and money to do your own thing.
SingleDonald | May 24, 2011, 04:01 PM EDT
Great advice! I love it, without taking everything literally! Murphy66, I hope Irishman go Asian, or Italian. As an Italian American, that will leave more Irish girls available for me!
elektros | May 24, 2011, 03:04 PM EDT
Sounds like if you marry one of these women you will need a good prenuptial agreement, so they don't make off with your property!
feistyeire | May 24, 2011, 01:31 PM EDT
ahh these are great, but the comments are epic!! sure we love all that the article implies, but, w/ a softer touch on the demands... guys know how to get a girl I'm sure, some are just more shy than others. meh.
Trealach | May 24, 2011, 12:33 PM EDT
Since WHEN did women know what they want? Like the weather, wait 5 minutes and it will change. I thought Abe Lincoln abolished Slavery? What MEN WANT is a woman with a tiny little bit of common sense, and a realisation that WE OWN the remote!!
Maureeen | May 24, 2011, 11:34 AM EDT
Love this article!
antoman | May 24, 2011, 11:30 AM EDT
@jamieLM-Thank you.Just having a bit of fun.
jamieLM | May 24, 2011, 11:08 AM EDT
@antoman, you can be counted on to deliver a humorous post. I got a laugh at your Property & Maturity comments. You have the Irish sense of humor. Life has so many serious things going on. Good for you to lighten things up a bit, although I'm not sure about the drill set. LOL Btw: great comment, IAPRINCESS.
ochshane | May 24, 2011, 10:39 AM EDT
And then they become bare footed and pregnant.
IAPRINCESS | May 24, 2011, 10:11 AM EDT
I don't think the mother of this man has been born yet!
antoman | May 24, 2011, 10:07 AM EDT
Property and pride in property-A caravan with a functioning cooker.Maturity-I once finished a 1000 piece jigzaw in two weeks despite it saying on the box 12 years and up.Style-No beer stains on de t-shirt nor is the zipper on the trousers rusty.Banter-Born not far from Blarney Castle.Romance-Buy the old doll a black and decker drill set,she will love you for it.Masculinity-My beer belly intimidates younger bucks.Sense of adventure-Getting into bed with an Irish woman.Wit and humility-Seeing that vein that appears next to her eye once a month and having the good sense to go to the pub telling her you will bring her back a bag of chips and a burger.
bronxjames | May 24, 2011, 09:59 AM EDT
women want gay men?
CitizenWhy | May 24, 2011, 09:40 AM EDT
According to this, Irish women should marry a certain kind of English man. Why not?