I repeat: boys are not men.
I will never date a boy again.
There are three things a boy must understand to become a man--who he is, what he is, and what his reward in life is.
Let me explain:

1. Who he is.
   If a man can adequately and articulately express who he is in one sentence, he probably knows who he is.
   Exhibit A: "I am an ambitious, passionate and rational man who wants to experience the world.
   "
2. What he is.
   For the career-driven, it's his job title.
   For the meaning-driven, it's his significance in the world.
   For the family-oriented, it's his familial role.
   Exhibit B: "I am a loving husband and father.
   "
3. What his reward in life is.
   Different men expect very different compensations for their efforts in life.
   For the financially-driven, his reward is their annual income.
   For the religiously-driven, it's his spiritual growth and impact.
   For the fame-seeking, it's his social status.
   Exhibit C: "I earn 100 grand a year.
   "

It's really very simple, but you'd be surprised to find how many legally adult "boys" there are.
My advice, from personal experience, is: don't date them! They make great friends, brothers, lawyers, masseuses--everything besides fathers and boyfriends.
Here's how to spot a boy:

• His mom does his laundry.
  
• He can't get things done even when he really, really wants to.
  
• He always has an excuse when something doesn't work out.
  
• He never takes the blame or accepts the responsibility for his actions.
  
• He needs you to validate his beliefs.
  
• He can't challenge you.
  

I am avoiding boys like the plague because boys aren't ready to date anyone.
When I pass my chastity test with flying colors and come out ready for a relationship, I will be looking for men.