The meaning of things

So... do you say a girl is pretty? Beautiful? Cute? Sexy? Can they be more than one? Just what do these things mean, anyway?

It's clearly not just an age thing. We've all seen the beautiful and pretty little girls, as well as the cute ones. I won't touch the sexy topic for now......

Perhaps looking at what else may be described in such terms might help. Buildings. (Insert your own snarky comment about the pressure to be skinny & comparing women to potentially massive structures....)

There are the cute houses. Perhaps a tad more colorful than the neighboring ones, or with unique additions. They have 'personality'. These homes aren't for everyone, but those who enjoy them, think they're the best thing in the world.

Sexy. These are the homes you see in the architecture magazines, or on reruns of Miami Vice (do they even have those??). You wonder how anyone could stand to live there. But they look damn nice. You think you'd like to try living there.... maybe just for a vacation.

Beautiful homes? You know the houses are perfect looking. Perfectly trimmed hedges, the lines of the roof complements the terrain, the drive sweeps into view, rather than jutting out from the street. Wow. You can't imagine living there, since it could only be maintained by a herd of staff. You'd be afraid to scratch the furniture.

Then there are homes that people say are pretty. Perhaps a bit conventional, they're attractive nonetheless. You'd live they're & be happy. You know you can relate to the house, raise children there. They have have touches of cuteness and beauty. As you know more about them, you appreciate them more. And sexy? Well, it all depends on what happens there.


Have I offended all the women out there?

Let's try to bring this back to women, shall we?

We all know cute girls. That particular person may not be what works for me, but I know someone will think they're the greatest thing. Perhaps 'unconventional beauty' could also be used to describe them. They have a personality that is part of their appeal.

Sexy. You do a double take when you see them walk by. Maybe you're the type who's intimidated by them, even as you think 'if only...'. Either way, you don't think they'd have what it takes for a long term relationship. But a vacation.......

Beautiful. The women in the black & white photos in the magazines. You're not sure how old they are, they have a grace that's undeniable. You can't touch that. You love the way they loog, but they're out of your league.. too high maintenance. They must be.

Pretty. These are the girls at work or the bar that you actually see, and have a chance to talk to. They have personality, and quirks. At times a bit high maintenance, other times not so much. And Sexy? Well, it all depends on what they want to do....

So, next time someone say's you're cute, don't take it as a polite way of saying you're not beautiful. You are someones ideal. Maybe they know you're beautiful to someone else.

And if you don't think you're sexy? Maybe it's what you do that matters more than your specific look....