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Men Need to be Men
08/04/2016


Dear Dr. Laura:

I was leaving a store yesterday, and happened to reach the door at the same time as a man.  I didn't know him, and he was about my age (50ish), dressed very casually in shorts and a T-shirt. 

As I got to the door, he reached in front of me awkwardly to push the door open so I could go through first.  I paused, exited the store and turned to say thank you.  His response nearly floored me.  He said "Women don't let me be a gentleman anymore.  They usually open their own doors."  This deeply affected me, and I immediately thought of you.

All this man wanted to do was be a gentleman, and in his experience, many women didn't allow him to express such a simple kindness.  His comment touched my heart and reminded me that men need to be men, and as women, we NEED to let them be men.

Laura
Tags: Behavior, Social Issues, Values, Women's Point of View
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