Cowboy Wooing Advice

Okay so we've established our love for the cowboy hero and heroine in romance novels. And the Cody men, Walker, Dexter, Dusty, Mark and Jesse are among my favorite all-time romance heroes, each unique in their own way—not to mention easy on the eyes. Elly, the lone Cody daughter is a strong, stubborn independent heroine whom all women can admire. Cowboys and cowgirls have a unique way of looking at life and love compared to the rest of us common folk.

Here's a bit of cowboy "wooing" advice from the book Just One Fool Thing After Another/A Cowfolks' Guide to Romance by Gladiola Montana and Texas Bix Bender.



Sometimes flowers don't say it very well. You need to explain yourself.

Attention without intention is flirtation.

To bring somebody into your life, take a step into theirs.

When you fall into somebody's arms you're fallin' into their hands as well.

A heart that ain't broke thinks it's okay to go around breakin' others.

Marry somebody with brains enough for two, and if you're lucky you'll come out even.

It may be more romantic to be the first love, but it's better to be the last.

A woman wanted by men but disliked by women is nothin' but trouble.

When you go to town, go together.

The only time a woman can easily change a man is when he's a baby.

Try not to make a ring around a finger feel akin to a rope around the neck.

It's a lot cheaper to borrow money than to marry for it.

Be quick to mend fences.

Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight it out.

Most marital graves are dug with a lot of little digs.

Stolen kisses require and accomplice.

A man in love is incomplete until he's married—then he's finished.

If women are foolish it's because the good Lord made 'em a match for men.

For better or for worse means for good.

Don't get involved with anyone whose wishbone is bigger than their backbone.

The ties of marriage are not slipknots.

Men react to specific needs. Women seldom have them.

Big problems will pull you together. It's the little things that tear you apart.

The best way to get married is with ignorance and confidence.

Never use a knife to cut a tender connection.

Man is straw; woman is fire. When the devil blows, it's hell.

If you're gonna leave, leave while you're still lookin' good.

Don't waste your time lovin' somebody you can't laugh with.

When the horse dies, get off.

Women don't make fools out of men; they just give 'em the opportunity.

Happy Trails!

Marin Thomas
Dexter: Honorable Cowboy (July 2010)
4 ½ Stars Top Pick RT Magazine!
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