For Men Only: 7 Ways to Impress a Worthy Woman
by
Dr. Gilda Carle
Some years ago, women made The Rules their Bible. It was a guidebook on how to manipulate men into marriage. Men felt duped, confused, and used—and the con game set male-female relationships back. Today men are still perplexed about how to relate to women, and women are similarly perplexed when it comes to dealing with men.
Finally, will both genders please decide what they want? In her song, “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?,” Paula Cole laments, “Where is my John Wayne?, Where is my happy ending?, Where have all the cowboys gone?” Most women fantasize having an Alpha dude—for protection, shelter, and guidance. But there’s a drawback. In their attempt to provide the virility they think women want, tough guys have shelved their sensitivity—and have lost part of what it means to be alive.
This non-spoken arrangement is ironic: After she snags her tough guy, the woman who thought she wanted Rambo, decides he’s really Dumbo—too distant and unwieldy to love. So she replaces Marlboro Man with Marshmallow Man Click here to read more.. »
