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Old Nov 30, 2012, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by s4ndm4n2006 View Post
I don't believe that it implies any of that at all. I like taking care of a lady in these ways but in no way says that she is less than me! Just because I open her door isn't saying she can't do it for herself but that women are precious treasures and should be showered with love, respect and gifts, whether in action or with material things. That doesn't mean I'm better but just the way I am.
I didn't mean to say that men who do those things don't think women can't do it for themselves. I apologize; I sometimes get into a subject and get stuck on a point. What I meant was, that's what I learned from feminists (of which I'm one, but you might be surprised at that if you were to meet me, because I don't always agree with the loudest feminists on how to achieve equality, and I certainly don't hate men--for that matter, I don't think most feminists hate men, but sometimes it comes across that way) throughout my life. That's what they've said or how they explained it. I like a guy to do things like hold my door, although I'm a bit uncomfortable with it, since I grew up not expecting guys to do that. When I was young, I dated older guys, guys who grew up in an era where the man holds the door and stuff. I feel a little funny standing by the door, waiting for the guy to open it and then close it after I'm in, and then he runs around the car to the driver's side. It's nice, but not something I'm used to. I hope I came across a little more clearly that time. See? I hug you:
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