Sunday, 22 February 2009

Who wants to be a macho man?

Men seem to have been programmed to be macho and act tough. I read an article in the newspaper today by a writer who defends his fellow men by claiming that they can't help it - that it is a result of years of making decisions about going to war, losing men, and having to answer for their actions. Apparently, they find it hard to say sorry today because their ancestors or what-have-you who led whole armies could never say sorry. Right. Glad to know that society has progressed so much since, say, the 17th century.

Which might be why, over the years, the men that I have found most attractive are the ones who are not ashamed to be a little vulnerable, who can apologise and admit defeat once in a while. I would not expect it all the time, even I know that may be asking a bit too much lol. But honestly, what girl wouldn't like a softer side in her partner? To me, showing that side takes far more guts than a stoic, emotionless front.

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