No matter how strong and independent she is, I’m pretty sure EVERY girl secretly craves a fairytale romance. My hopelessness when it comes to love is not much of a secret though. So when I watched the trailer of Disney’s Cinderella (perhaps for the 9th time ever since it has released), I couldn’t help but wonder where my Prince Charming is. Maybe I’ve swiped him right (or left) on Tinder or maybe I’ve seen him at the coffee shop next door. Maybe he is that annoying friend who I’d never dare to date or maybe it’s YOU. But I’d never know, just like most other single girls out there. Can you guess why? Because I’ve seldom come across guys who resonate that ‘Modern Day Prince Charming’ vibe. And I don’t want to settle for anything less.
So I decided to make a list of dos and don’ts of being a ‘Modern Day Prince Charming’. Here you go!
1) Be a head-turner.
Wear whatever you want to. Sport a beard or opt for a clean-shaven look. Just make sure that you carry it off with absolute élan and confidence. Girls dig that!
2) Be chivalrous.
Hold the door, pull the chair – same old same old. Chivalry is dying a slow death in this era. Bring it back. Show her how it feels to be treated like royalty.
3) Be honest.
Don’t just say anything because you want to sweep her off her feet. Even if it makes her cringe a little, tell her the truth. (PS: This isn’t applicable for the times when she asks you if she’s looking fat.)
4) Be the one who helps her let her hair down.
Read to her. Take her out for drinks. Party with her. Hug her often. Travel with her. Play stupid games. Be crazy together. Tell her jokes. It’s all pretty simple, you know.
5) Don’t be the clichéd romantic.
Gone are the days of chocolates and flowers. Give her something that lasts forever (your love, for instance). Also, stop Googling ‘best romantic poems’ and sending those to her on Viber and WhatsApp. That sh*t never works. Be creative.
6) Don’t try too hard.
If she likes you enough, she will show it. You don’t need to go out of your way to impress someone. Never stop being yourself. Trust me, nonchalance is sexy in its own way.
7) Don’t fall for the step sister(s).
Chances are high that some of her friends, sisters or even acquaintances will be prettier/hotter than her. Make sure you always remember what sets your girl apart from them and why YOU had fallen for her in the first place.
8) Don’t be a sexist.
It’s quite likely that your modern day princess isn’t a damsel in distress anymore. So treat her like an equal. That doesn’t mean you don’t care for her enough, though.
9) Buy shoes for her.
And other such gifts. It just shows her you care.
10) Bring out the best in her.
Be and let her be. Love her for exactly how she is and you’ll see her getting only better with each passing day.
So boys, what are you waiting for? Go, chase your woman of dreams. And ladies, you may want to watch the trailer of Cinderella again, just because:
If not in real life, at least we’ll all be finding Prince Charming in reel life on March 20th!