Roughly 3 months ago, I was in a fantastic relationship with a wonderful girl from the Texas Valley. Unfortunately, much like the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end”. We went our separate ways and I was down in the rut for a while. One of my good friends told me I needed to get back out there in the dating game, meet new people and start over again. He then sent me a link to a very interesting article titled “Your Bachelor Pad”. I chuckled at the notion that I could turn my simple and modest one bedroom / one bath apartment into my personal Love Shack. As I read that article, I began thinking of all the possibilities and minor changes I could make to my place and how simple I could make things work in my favor. After much thought, recollection of my previous eligible bachelor times, and a bit of research, I comprised the following list of what I PERSONALLY think every man should have in their abode. This list is merely a suggestion if items and changes you too can make to your life. It is imperative to note that the items here are very simple, but the subtleties behind the reasoning are what make a world of difference.

Refreshing Scent

Congratulations, you have successfully brought a partner home, but you are not home free just yet. Your home is but an extension of yourself, and it speaks VOLUMES of what kind of person you are. Let’s start with what should be the first things your partner notices. The second you open your front door, you should have a welcoming, refreshing scent that’s not too strong, but powerful enough to leave a lasting impression. Live Plants In this day and age, women all over the world are becoming more and more independent. I commend these women, and highly respect them too. That being said, just because a woman can take care of herself does not mean she doesn’t want to be taken care of from time to time. That’s where the plant comes and its own subtleties come in. The fact that you are able to nurture and maintain a plan in your personal “Batcave” demonstrates the mature and compassionate side that many women simply can’t resist. Artwork Sophistication and class might not be the words you use to describe yourself, but they better be the words that describe your walls. Throw away those old Pulp Fiction, Fight Club, and half nude super model posters and upgrade to something with a little more substance. Browse around a local art gallery or even Amazon Art section online and buy yourself a unique, but eye-catching painting. It’s a guaranteed conversation starter! Sporting Equipment Do you have any hobbies? Any interesting hobbies? Maybe you like playing soccer, basketball, football or even baseball? Maybe your interests are a little more “out of the box” than most? What I’m getting at is that you should make your hobbies visible to people that come into your home. I can guarantee you that she’ll be more impressed with sports equipment laying around in your living room than your collection of Xbox or Playstation video games. Wine Glasses Dual wine glasses are the coup de grace for any bachelor pad. After she’s immersed herself in your home, after her senses have completely been enraptured by the sights and smells, comes the time to incorporate the most sensual of senses. You pop open a bottle of red wine you bought earlier that day just for this special occasion. You pour two drinks, one for you and one for her, and make your way to your couch and hand her… a DIXIE cup?!?  Again, the subtlety of having two authentic wine glasses for you and your date will subconsciously trigger in her mind that you are a man, sophisticated and worldly. I cannot stress the following disclaimer enough: This list has been comprised off the relatively SHORT time I have been an eligible bachelor while I owned my own apartment. Perhaps this list is completely off target; perhaps it leads to many, many unforgettable nights. Whatever the case may be, take this literature with a grain of salt and a light hearted approach. However, the one lesson every bachelor should take away from this post is that your habitat is a direct reflection of your own persona. It’s not a necessity to hang intricate artwork on your wall, have random sports gear strewn across your living room, or even to own wine glasses, especially if you don’t even like wine! A bachelor pad is, like I said, a representation and extension of oneself. Be who you are, and live how you like. Godspeed Bachelors!