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You write, "As they continue to be victimized by the dilution of masculinity in the American male, women also victimize themselves by doing nothing to correct the problem." Do you have any suggestions for what women might do to "correct the problem?" With women learning to embrace traditional sex roles that are complementary to traditional men, should women therefore only talk to men who actually want a relationship/commitment and avoid partaking in situationships on the basis that they are, as you write, "nebulous," and not "leading to anything?" Considering this, I am wondering whether or not you believe relationships of any kind of romantic persuasion are meaningless in the absence of commitment/intention--that is, if only relationships with a clearly defined purpose and/or commitment are the only ones a woman should consider worthwhile altogether (or are there exceptions)?

As you point out, "The contemporary woman of course remains identical to all women who came before her, biologically, with the same emotional and physical needs." Based off your article, presumably one of those needs would (should?) include commitment and/or a clearly defined relationship "purpose" with a man. As I have heard you express elsewhere, men are biologically predisposed to want to be with multiple women, though they may not always act on this desire per se. You've also indicated it's often this very quality about men which often makes them more desirable to women. Similarly, if women embrace their femininity fully, this would include accepting, to a certain sense, objectification. Do you think there is any clash between women being understanding of these biological qualities about men and themselves, and also maintaining an expectation for committed relationships (again, I am assuming they should have this expectation based off of your article, but perhaps, in certain circumstances, this expectation is not always appropriate or reasonable for a woman to uphold)? However, I suppose this brings me back to my earlier question on whether or not you believe it is inherently problematic for a woman to be willing to participate in undefined relationships (situationships) if she doesn't receive commitment, or if it doesn't, as you put it, "lead to anything?"

As us younger people are often, as you note, "left rudderless and confused," when it comes to these and other subjects, I truly appreciate your instruction and clarity on such matters!

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I could write a book on this topic, but...

My advice for women is to encourage and reinforce the expression of healthy masculinity. An example of the opposite is displayed in the disturbing number of recent Tik Tok / Instagram videos of various "tests," nearly all women "testing" men. For example, "Ask him to peel an orange for you. Even if he's deeply focused on a task, if he loves you, he'll jump on it right away." A woman who does this is looking for a wife, not a boyfriend.

Regarding relationships, there are many ways to define "commitment." I would first start with a clear purpose, especially in younger women. I see nothing wrong with a woman using a relationship to explore and grow her femininity, sexuality, and identity, even if that relationship is short-lived or not permanent. For most people (men and women), maximum fulfillment comes from, ultimately, embracing a long-term / permanent relationship, but that may not be the first one entered into.

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