I know how to treat a lady
What are men on dating sites thinking when they brag about this particular proficiency? Maybe they mean to say, I am chivalrous; I will open doors and pull out chairs for you. Which is fine, I guess, if you are into that kind of thing. For my part, I find it cute on a first date and tiresome afterward.
Or perhaps they mean to distinguish themselves from the the sit-on-the-couch-and-shout-for-a-beer type It’s one of those distinctions which suggests pretty low standards.
No one boasts he knows how to treat a woman by the way. Gentlemen: have you ever heard a female refer to herself as a “lady”? The word suggests a bygone era and a certain kind of proper behavior: polite, quiet, passive. Good luck finding her.
We women also tend to believe that we are individuals, not a class of people who all wanted to be “treated” the same way. Isn’t there an artificiality in “treating” a person rather than, I don’t know, interacting with her? Like playing a role. Why not, say, be a good listener, instead?
From the Who-Me-Bitter Department
The bar scene is getting pretty old
I totally get you, Mr. No More Bar Scene. You’ve been hanging out at bars, trying to pick up hotties and have finally given up. I am honored.
No drama please
Good thing you said so. I was going to try to create drama, but now I won’t bother you with any uncomfortable emotions.
Tired of games
Oh, you poor wounded man! Your last girlfriend hurt you! I’ll do my darndest to protect your fragile ego.
Here I am again
Your lack of success on the online dating scene is like a pheromone pouring out of my screen.
p.s. will you marry me? 