Lesson of the Day with The Boy

Truth: 3s a crowd
Myth: 1 boy + 4 girls = ‘fun’

I could not help think that I am getting old when I prefer to have a decent, intrinsic conversation rather than a brouhaha, laugh-out-loud menagerie. A few laydowns…

1 boy and 1 girl
Typical. As common as a date can ever be. Simple, straightforward, can only be ruined if any of the party chooses to be it so. Apart from that, nothing unusual.

1 boy and 2 girl
Or more popularly known as the ‘threesome’. Every boy and man’s fantasy. Being so, when a man is actually presented with such a giftous circumstance (should he be lucky enough), it is likely he is able to handle it. Enjoying twice as much and equivocally, double the efforts, of course.

1 boy and 3 girls
Borderline. Fine line between momentous and disastrous. Luckily, I managed it but barely. Gaining constant attention is virtually impossible. When you do, use it well. Manageable but difficult to balance. A piece of advice, be wary of who your three ladies are. Pick the wrong combination and you lost the battle even before it starts. But can be very impressive from crowd’s point of view. 1 boy, 3 girls, what’s not to be impressed?

1 boy and 4 girls
Bad idea. Plain and simple. No matter how beautiful they are it will not be worth it for one good reason, you will be voiced out. Literally. It would take one very brave and articulate man to even mould into the group. If you’re not, don’t even dare. And it won’t make a good impression because people will know you’re just tagging along for the ride.

Lesson for the day: Perception can be very deceiving. Be careful for what you wish for. And always have a backup plan (for self-morale and optimism). Don't follow me because I learnt it the hard and hurtful way.