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boilerblues
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Silver Speak said:
It's not so much about a guy treating a woman like she's a delicate flower, but rather as a princess. Someone the man treasures, protects, provides for, honors, and respects. With my lady friends I try not to make them think that they're weak or fragile, but that they know that I care for them and honor them.
One thing that I've reallized is very important is protecting my sisters from me. I have to recognize my weaknesses as a man and protect them from those things. An example I hit this Sunday is that some of the ladies in my house church have really gotten into salsa dancing at a local place. I decided a few years ago that dancing was out of bounds for me until I'm married. I have troubles keeping my thoughts appropriate while dancing (not necessarily bump and grind dancing, just being that close to a woman like that sends thoughts in a direction they shouldn't go). The ladies wanted me to join them and I had to tell them I couldn't, it was out of bounds for me. When they pressed I explained (in general terms) why, they appreciated that.
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Thithy
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Well, when I'm at home I'm expected to mow the lawn, and I hate it. So, when I get married I plan on making my husband do that 
. Nah, I wouldn't make him, but it would be nice if I didn't have to.
. Nah, I wouldn't make him, but it would be nice if I didn't have to.
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Starcradle
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boilerblues said:
I believe it is imperative to possess this attitude before entering a relationship. Instead of being consumed by what an individual can do for you, you are concerned with how you can serve them.
As a side note: There is no guarantee that the man you end up with will be technically able or chivalrous, just as there is no guarantee that the female you end up with will be a domestic goddess with a Masters in culinary arts.
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Diane_Windsor
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Silver Speak said:...you need someone of the opposite sex just to be there to do practical things for you? I get SO upset when the computer refuses to work and I can't fix it or cannot open cans and whatnot.I wonder if guys get those feelings when they burn their shirts ironing them or overcook their pasta?
Rather then getting upset over something that goes wrong you should see that as an opportunity to learn how to do it yourself. If your computer won't boot up then get a book like 'PCs for Dummies' and learn more about 'puters. If you can't open a can well then that's the perfect excuse to begin working out! You just need to see this from another point of view. View it as an opportunity to learn and grow.
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