Tag Archives: dating
“Do you want me to pay for dinner?” and other awkward questions
TweetAn interesting point was recently brought to my attention by a male friend: it’s hard to respect someone’s expectations about things like going dutch and gestures like holding doors open when you don’t know what those expectations are, but asking about them can be awkward and come off as rude. When you’re dating in a [...]
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The Male Feminist
TweetSeveral months ago, I started really thinking about what I was looking for in a woman as a potential mate. You probably wouldn’t call me an “alpha male.” I don’t fit the traditional male paradigm. For thousands of years, society has given us traditional roles for both men and women. American society is no exception. [...]
Also tagged Feminism, friends, male feminist, mate 5 Comments
Risking Failure is Sometimes the Only Option
TweetValentine’s Day will be upon us shortly, so I thought I’d give voice to something that has been my mind recently. This past week I’ve been reflecting upon the challenges of communication between people. I attended a party last weekend, whereby I silently observed the behavior of those who showed up. What I found particularly [...]
Also tagged Analysis, Deep Thoughts, Maturity, relationships 1 Comment
How to Date a Feminist in Five Easy Steps