I am so thankful that my lovely daughter (the only girl I’ve ever known who could rival her charm, intellect and beauty is her mom), has not reached the stage where she is dating. Yet, I know that day is coming.
A friend who has daughters mentioned that he hopes his daughters don’t date a cowboy. I know what he meant, but the following is why I hope if when the day comes, my daughter selects a cowboy rather than a boy.
1. A cowboy takes risks every day, but they are calculated risks backed by a skill set. A boy takes unnecessary risks.
2. A cowboy will own up to his mistakes. A boy will make excuses for them.
3. A cowboy will extend you respect until you prove you don’t deserve it. A boy respects only those who can offer something in return.
4. A cowboy will do whatever it takes to support his family and take care of the land and the animals in which he has been entrusted. A boy looks for others to take care of him.
5. A cowboy takes the long view. A boy lives in the moment.
6. A cowboy is always looking to earn the respect of others. A boy is looking to gain attention from others.
7. A cowboy is firm in his beliefs and values, regardless of the situation. A boy changes his beliefs based on those he is around.
8. A cowboy has integrity. A boy makes promises he knows he won’t keep; he writes checks he knows he can’t cash.
9. A cowboy is always willing to learn. A boy thinks he knows everything.
10. A cowboy looks for quality, whether it’s in cattle, horses or women. A boy looks for something that he thinks will make him look good.
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