“Ladies: if you own a home and want to get married, for goodness sake, rent it out. Do not have HIM move in with you. The MAN is supposed to find the wife…not a woman is supposed to find a husband…he must have the house or apt…and you are supposed to move in with HIM when MARRIED or else he doesn’t respect you even if you do marry him. [Anon… at 577]
“The conversation contained the words ‘stop it’ which I would repeat several times over the next few months. I never raised my voice; in fact I spoke much more softly than usual, as I knew he felt as badly as I felt. Neither of us had wanted this type of interaction. I forgave without needing an apology (although he did give one). [His girlfriend correcting Guy Jr’s offenses to her sensibilities as described in post 1493]
“Besides, the world needs happy and smiling ladies!” [Miss A at 1630]
“Gentlemen become more admirable and handsome when they use their manly strength for protecting me rather than trying to wear me down for unmarried sex.” [Catherine at 1631]
“Secular education breeds feminism.” [Daughter of Thunder at 1559]
“Not only did a handsome gentleman open the door for me, but he brightened with so much pride and happiness after I said, “Men are never more handsome than when they do such things for ladies.” He didn’t take it as a hit at all. His response made my night.” [Catherine at 998]
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