August 4, 2016
Men Need to be Men


Dear Dr. Laura:

I was leaving a store yesterday, and happened to reach the door at the same time as a man.  I didn't know him, and he was about my age (50ish), dressed very casually in shorts and a T-shirt. 

As I got to the door, he reached in front of me awkwardly to push the door open so I could go through first.  I paused, exited the store and turned to say thank you.  His response nearly floored me.  He said "Women don't let me be a gentleman anymore.  They usually open their own doors."  This deeply affected me, and I immediately thought of you.

All this man wanted to do was be a gentleman, and in his experience, many women didn't allow him to express such a simple kindness.  His comment touched my heart and reminded me that men need to be men, and as women, we NEED to let them be men.

Laura


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM