The Entitlement Syndrome

One of my favorite mantras is know your role. In today's society we all know the so-called dating scene is not what it used to be. The old-fashioned days of courtship that our parents and grandparents once knew is no longer. Today is the day of the jumpoff, cutbuddy, sidepiece, friend with benefits and gray area relationship. Commitment is no longer the order of the day, but with all these different unorthodox roles comes confusion. Women often settle for being the jumpoff, cutbuddy, sidepiece or whatever with the thought that they will be upgraded to wifey. Not saying this never happens, but more often than not it doesn't. However, while they are playing these roles they do not know their roles. They want to become possessive and have a sense of entitlement when it comes to the men with which they are having relations. This is understandable, however when you assume the role you really have no privileges and are not entitled to anything. On the other hand, men often have the entitlement syndrome when it comes to a woman with which they previously have had sex. They tend to think that once they got it they are always entitled to get it. This is not always so. Once (a woman with sense) realizes playing the role isnt worth it or moves on then the man is no longer priority. I'm not condemning anyone for playing any role they decide, however, I'm saying do not think you are entitled to anything outside of a monogamous relationship.