Prom Spot - 9 Reasons Guys Get Psyched for Prom

Sure, you love prom -- because of the dress, the hair, the slow dances -- but what's going through your date's mind? We talked to a bunch of guys to find out what they really think about prom. Turns out, it's not just a girl thing after all.

#1: We get to ask you out.
Most guys look at prom as our last chance for high school romance. We've had our eye on you for the past four years, and now we can either go for it or regret it for good.

#2: We like dressing up.
Yeah, it might seem like you can't tear us away from our T-shirts and jeans, but prom night is different. Putting on a tux makes us feel important and cool.

#3: We get to see you dressed up.
Getting dressed up works both ways: We may like the way we look, but we love the way you look. Girls that we never even noticed before look amazing.

#4: We get to cruise in a limo.
Who wouldn't want to rock out in a huge extra-stretch limo with a TV and soda bar -- or Dad's Mercedes?

#5: We can let loose.
There's something about prom that makes even the shyest guy want to get up and get down. On prom night, everyone has a great excuse to check his inhibitions at the door. Hey, sometimes we can even get a little too comfortable.

#6: We get to slow dance.
While we appreciate the opportunity to tear up the dance floor, nothing beats that moment when the DJ slows up the pace.

#7: We like to bond.
Even the most jaded, cynical guy in school seems to get sappy when it comes to prom. Maybe that's because we see it as a major milestone in our lives -- a last hurrah with our high school pals. Prom is the perfect way to say good-bye to all your friends. It's not all sad like graduation -- it's a total celebration!

#8: We dig the romance.
Prom gives us the rare opportunity to be romantic, so you better believe we milk it for everything it's worth.

#9: Some of us think we might get lucky.
There is a myth about prom that, because you're dressed up like an adult -- and the event is supposed to be romantic -- that it's also an opportunity to get serious and go all the way. Just so there’s no misunderstanding, false hope, or awkwardness on the big night, you might want to sit us down and set expectations ahead of time, so we're all on the same page. That way, with it all out on the table, we can just relax and have fun!

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