I agree, if people we real and honest with themselves, dating would be much easier. Thus, the new tagline. I will be posting again on this topic in the coming weeks :) If you have some input, let me know!

In my experience, this statement is on target. People use the term "I'm being real" as an excuse for being rude and obnoxious.

You’re also – probably – answering to some inner belief, perceived as outside expectation, as to what you should or should not do from moment to moment.

This is called being on your best behavior. Some people have the ability to be on their best behavior much longer then others. They are called "Nice."

I find it amusing women asking men to keep it real considering the extent they go to present an unreal image of themselves to men. i.e. : make up, push up bras w/ padding, wigs, just to mention a few things. Oh, and then lets not forget how the majority of women still insist of playing the role of the weaker sex and acting like they don't want sex as much as men because of the double standards they are trying to avoid. If the majority of women were real about their desires, honest with themselves and men as to what they can and cannot handle in terms of sex & emotions, and took leadership in initiation at All levels of relationships, dating would be much less complicated then it is.

Honesty would be a wonderful addition to dating but lots of people have real issues being honest with themselves.

I choose to be a "Nice" guy. I know what a jerk I can be, but I don't see the point in allowing that side of myself free range.
If a woman cannot deal with the level of respect I give her, that is her problem, not mine.