Gentlemen - a dying breed
14 years ago
General
Once again, I have a couple of things that I need to get off my chest, for anyone who cares to listen. Because there is certain things in life that is -really- starting to tick me off at this point. Yes, it is things that I can only do very little about. But I still want to speak my mind about it and release those frustrations that are building up inside me. As most people oughta know by now, I am a transgendered fag and gay to the core. Unlike many homosexuals, I am deeply faschinated by females, and insist on treating them like a gentleman. Unless they are being mean to me, of course. That has deffinetly happened before in the past.
Generally, I approach ladies with respect, and treat them with great care. The problem is, I expect that everyone else does the same, and that leaves me disappointed one time after the other. I tend to keep a sharp eye on how straight guys attempt to win a womans love, and I also observe how they run their relationships. And to be honest, I am not very pleased with what I see. First of all, I've noticed that most men try to gain the womens attention by flexing their muscles and pretend to be strong. Sometimes, they even get into fistfights to impress the ladies watching. It's absolutely ridicolous and painfully awkward to watch. This is where I ask, where did all the romance go? Why is it so rare to see a guy who would attempt to win a womans heart with a bouquet of flower, romantic compliments that come directly from the heart or maybe a poem heavily packed with deep emotions? If you want to be worthy of holding a womans heart in your hands, then you must earn the right to do so by winning her trust so she will let you touch it. Make it clear to her that putting her heart in your hands is a safe choice. And yes, I know there are ladies that dig this whole "showing off" thing. But I also know a LOT of women who doesn't.
Despite of their awkward ways of searching for a mate, the young men does occationally find women that are willing to start a relationship with them. And there comes the second part of my worry regarding this subject. Because I have met alot of women who are painfully unhappy in their relationships, and it often leads to shattered hearts and the lovers breaking up. Why? Well, one problem is that most men don't seem to have realized what a relationship is all about. They see their mate as a trophy to show off and they keep their minds focused on sex. On top of that, they harvest the benefits of having a mate, since having that improves your status in most social groups. But when you hear a guy brag about his relationship, do you hear him tell stories about how happy he made his girlfriend by taking her out on a fancy restaurant or spending his money on a fancy ring for her? Nope. All he'll tell you is what a good fuck she was last night. Pathetically sad.
People just don't get it. Their relationships keep crashing, every girl they find ends up leaving them, and they still don't get the point. A relationship is not about status, popularity or sexual pleasure. It's a beautifull bond between two hearts that desires to be together, hopefully for an eternity. If you earn the heart of a woman who desires to share her life with you, then you should consider yourself blessed, and take very good care of her. I think there are many ladies out there who are desperately searching for mates that are willing to devote their hearts and ultimate love to them only, so they can feel appreciated and treasured. A relationship is like a garden of flowers. If you don't keep the garden supplied with water, all the beautifull blossoms that have sprouted in it will wither away and die. All that you together have planted and attempted to grow will be lost. If you want to keep the woman in your life, get over your masculine arrogancy, and realize that there's no shame in being soft and sensitive. Open up and show her a heart that she can touch.
At the very bottom of this subject, we have the part that truly leaves me behind with tears in my eyes. And that is when men sink so low, that they don't give a rats ass about a womans feelings at all. Men that hardly see women as people, and consider them toys for sexual stimulation. I've heard that they drag a woman into a relationship and demand sex, and if she's not up for it at that time, then she'll be slapped across her face. If any of you guys reading this journal ever would raise a fist against a girl, then you might as well marry your mother. Because she'll be the only woman that would ever even consider loving you! But there are still one group of people that are even worse... and that is the ones who'd grab a woman and have sex with her against her will. Yes, I am talking about rape here. If anyone reading this journal would consider raping a girl, then you'd better pray that I don't find you. Because I won't let go before every 206 bones in your body is broken and grinded into dust! Rape is something that brings out my rage instantly. And if I ever witnessed something like that happening in a dark alley, I'd go completely insane. They have NO idea how much damage they cause on a woman by doing so, and those are damages that the woman will have to live with for the rest of her life. Permanently scarred, just because one guy couldn't keep his fucking dick in his pants...
*Sighs* Thats all I have to say. And before anyone point it out, YES, women can be bad people too. But with this journal, I am keeping my focus on those many ladies that are not, who are just secretly dreaming of finding a way into the embrace of a loving boyfriend. A boyfriend who will treat them as something special and sacred...
Generally, I approach ladies with respect, and treat them with great care. The problem is, I expect that everyone else does the same, and that leaves me disappointed one time after the other. I tend to keep a sharp eye on how straight guys attempt to win a womans love, and I also observe how they run their relationships. And to be honest, I am not very pleased with what I see. First of all, I've noticed that most men try to gain the womens attention by flexing their muscles and pretend to be strong. Sometimes, they even get into fistfights to impress the ladies watching. It's absolutely ridicolous and painfully awkward to watch. This is where I ask, where did all the romance go? Why is it so rare to see a guy who would attempt to win a womans heart with a bouquet of flower, romantic compliments that come directly from the heart or maybe a poem heavily packed with deep emotions? If you want to be worthy of holding a womans heart in your hands, then you must earn the right to do so by winning her trust so she will let you touch it. Make it clear to her that putting her heart in your hands is a safe choice. And yes, I know there are ladies that dig this whole "showing off" thing. But I also know a LOT of women who doesn't.
Despite of their awkward ways of searching for a mate, the young men does occationally find women that are willing to start a relationship with them. And there comes the second part of my worry regarding this subject. Because I have met alot of women who are painfully unhappy in their relationships, and it often leads to shattered hearts and the lovers breaking up. Why? Well, one problem is that most men don't seem to have realized what a relationship is all about. They see their mate as a trophy to show off and they keep their minds focused on sex. On top of that, they harvest the benefits of having a mate, since having that improves your status in most social groups. But when you hear a guy brag about his relationship, do you hear him tell stories about how happy he made his girlfriend by taking her out on a fancy restaurant or spending his money on a fancy ring for her? Nope. All he'll tell you is what a good fuck she was last night. Pathetically sad.
People just don't get it. Their relationships keep crashing, every girl they find ends up leaving them, and they still don't get the point. A relationship is not about status, popularity or sexual pleasure. It's a beautifull bond between two hearts that desires to be together, hopefully for an eternity. If you earn the heart of a woman who desires to share her life with you, then you should consider yourself blessed, and take very good care of her. I think there are many ladies out there who are desperately searching for mates that are willing to devote their hearts and ultimate love to them only, so they can feel appreciated and treasured. A relationship is like a garden of flowers. If you don't keep the garden supplied with water, all the beautifull blossoms that have sprouted in it will wither away and die. All that you together have planted and attempted to grow will be lost. If you want to keep the woman in your life, get over your masculine arrogancy, and realize that there's no shame in being soft and sensitive. Open up and show her a heart that she can touch.
At the very bottom of this subject, we have the part that truly leaves me behind with tears in my eyes. And that is when men sink so low, that they don't give a rats ass about a womans feelings at all. Men that hardly see women as people, and consider them toys for sexual stimulation. I've heard that they drag a woman into a relationship and demand sex, and if she's not up for it at that time, then she'll be slapped across her face. If any of you guys reading this journal ever would raise a fist against a girl, then you might as well marry your mother. Because she'll be the only woman that would ever even consider loving you! But there are still one group of people that are even worse... and that is the ones who'd grab a woman and have sex with her against her will. Yes, I am talking about rape here. If anyone reading this journal would consider raping a girl, then you'd better pray that I don't find you. Because I won't let go before every 206 bones in your body is broken and grinded into dust! Rape is something that brings out my rage instantly. And if I ever witnessed something like that happening in a dark alley, I'd go completely insane. They have NO idea how much damage they cause on a woman by doing so, and those are damages that the woman will have to live with for the rest of her life. Permanently scarred, just because one guy couldn't keep his fucking dick in his pants...
*Sighs* Thats all I have to say. And before anyone point it out, YES, women can be bad people too. But with this journal, I am keeping my focus on those many ladies that are not, who are just secretly dreaming of finding a way into the embrace of a loving boyfriend. A boyfriend who will treat them as something special and sacred...
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"Getting married for the sex is like buying an airline for free peanuts." Stupid as hell.
And yes, Gentlemen are a dying breed.
You are so.. I haven;t the words. I wish more males would know and understand what you said right here...
I love you dearest. *hugs*
*Embraces you lovingly and holds you close to my chest* Thank you so much for commenting in this journal, sweetie. That warmed my heart ♥
Thank you very much for your compliment, my dear. *Chuckles* I had no idea you've been keeping an eye on me. But you're deffinetly welcome to do so.
And it's a shared pleasure to talk to you too, master-of-words *smirks*
Aww, thank you! I've taken my liberty to watch you in return. A person who is this precious to Jinxy, is a friend to me ^_^
As such I usually use at least basic manners when it comes to women and not try to be an idiot.
And approaching a lady with basic manners is a great step in the right direction, my dear.
You'd be surprised if you knew how many men fail to accomplish even that.
The only thing I wish to say is, you certainly don't have to be gay, to be a gentleman towards a woman.
Certain straight men just need to learn how to think with the right head, and understand what the true values of a relationship is.
Unfortunately though, in the end, a lot of it is hardcoded into us, from back in caveman days. Back then, showing a man's strength was all he had to do to win a woman over, and all women had to do was be female. Some guys just haven't evolved to understand that times have changed. And yes... it's pretty sad.
Going to the romancing of flowers and poems, many ladies that I've met find that to be very, very, sappy and awkward, especially if it's just out of the blue. Which is a shame since I'm the bleeding-heart type of guy who just wants to sing and talk to them about everything.
Through time though I've found a happy medium of gent-like behavior along with that cavemen stuff. First and foremost I'm a gent, but from my experience ladies like to be lovingly owned. Everyone likes to feel important; when your girl's getting checked out by a creeper, puffin' your chest and claiming her for the world to see is quite romantic.
(And no, I don't -actually- try to claim, be possessive, or controlling, it's just a peacock thing. Showing off to make 'er know she's important)
I used to have the idea that a gentleman was a "turn the other cheek" type of deal, and that's the first impression I get when I hear someone say they're a gentleman. Giving it a second thought though, it's entirely possible to be a romantic gent that isn't indecisive, a pushover, or the nice guy. I find the middle 'tween the two extremes, the hopeless romantic and the player frat-boy, is a great place to be. Hopeless romantic gets to be too overpowering and the frat boy's just scummy.
To the point!
Treat those the way you'd want to be treated.
The stereotypical gentleman is often seen as passive and weak.
Not many girls want their man to be weak unless they're a tough gal.
Be kind, be loving, be outgoing, have a voice, don't get walked on, and laugh.
Bonus points for dancing ;)
...Be Bond. James Bond. (Except for all of those one-night stands he does to get the enemy intel xP)
No idea how I wound up here, I'm glad I stumbled upon it though!
Very cute avatar Sinqus <3
And thank you very much for the sweet compliment regarding my avatar. *Smiles* I'm very glad you like it
I'd say I'm a bit of a closet romantic now; I used to be all about the romance, I kind of didn't really understand the concept of time though and, looking back, I really came off as an awkward~ dude, haha. Yeah~ poems and flowers within the first week *meeps* not a good idea. Awkward silence will follow xD. Hopefully I'll find a gal that'll be into that, I'll get the timing down right then, hehe.
I'm a bit feminine as well, not to the extent where my fashion's effected but I dance to that obnoxious Lady Gaga, love that fruity high-pitched trance-rave music, smell fricken amazing all the time, own the mall, and enjoy my candles. I'm heteroflexible to be honest but people tend to mistake me for being gay. The ladies love it though.
I kinda have a cheat sheet though when it comes to how I treat women. I just think about how I'd want a man to treat me and treat them the same way. (Sh! I didn't say that ;P).
It's a shame that a lot of guys think that having a stick up their spine, showing little empathy, not dancing, and being little fun, is what needs to be done to be straight. (That's what I used to think after all)
Though I'm a very feminine guy myself, I honestly have no interest in female clothes. Perhaps besides a few kinds of underwear, but never mind that! And yet, my feminine soul has deffinetly affected my physical appearence in various ways. Any person who get to know me will find that I think, feel and behave just like a woman would do. On top of that, I have a lot of desires and traits that I adopted from the female gender. Including my strong sense of empathy. To tell you the truth though, I think we are pretty similar at this point, you and I. Because since I kinda recognize myself as a girl myself, I kinda treat the ladies the way that I'd wish a man would treat me. To a certain extend. But most of all, I just insist on treating ladies with respect because I feel most of them deserve a lot better than what the world is willing to offer them. But also because I hope that straight guys watching me might consider me an inspiration and do the same. For a homosexual, I am extremely affectionate, even toward female friends. But only a straight or bi person can offer a girl the ultimate love that she deserves and yearns for.
Speakin' as a mostly straight guy, I'll say that this journal is quite the inspiration. It's a shame I couldn't find a source like this 2 years ago. When I was reading through all the comments the biggest thing that caught my eye was this, "The only thing I wish to say is, you certainly don't have to be gay, to be a gentleman towards a woman."
Speaking from personal experience, so many guys have this idea that women are just a prize to be won. There's been a bunch of times when a hottie's walked by and my coworker turned to me, talking about her like a piece of meat. The confused look on his face when I respond with, "I'd have to talk to her first." is priceless. Granted most of that frat-boy talk is harmless but if you say it enough you begin to believe it.
-A bit off topic- A silly trend I've been noticing are open relationships, if anyone has one, more power to 'em, but out of the 3 people I know who have that, their relationship is pretty eh. Reason why I bring that up is because I told my coworkers that me and my girl broke up due to her wanting an open relationship and me not wanting that. I was a bit surprised when they were like, "Damn man! You could've been a player!"
Needless to say, they're all single.
I'll tell you what, the need to one-up someone today is a pretty big motivator for a lot of people. Which goes back to the gentleman subject! It's impossible to one-up someone when you're a gent. When you're a gent, you love yourself enough that you don't need to compare to others. It's pretty easy to get caught up in the one-up mentality, it feels good for a while. It's a very, very, limiting mentality though.
*+watches* Hope to see more awesome journals from ya! ^.^
First and foremost, the answer is simple. Allot of girls shoot down us sweet fellows, and our kind ways because it is viewed as immature, and childish. A gentlemen has little place in this world other than as a friend and as a door mat. Regardless of what anyone says, true chivalry finds a man nothing but lonesomeness in this world because, simply put, women do not want it. They may say they want it, and beg for it, and ask for it, but in truth it stares them in the face more times than not, and they more often find themselves back with what they say they hate most.
It's not all woman's faults, but it is taught by both social media that the sweet ones are losers and the assholes succeed. It is driven in our heads that a kind man finishes last and only by tripping everyone else in the race do we win. And Once the woman see's she is with an ass hole, or even if that was know from the start, they more often try to "fix them". Most even intentionally hook up with them so they can change them. Gentlemen are found as "Sweet but young."
I've talked about every single good thing I've done for the very few girls that I have been with and about the time they are the best girl I've known they all find some ass hat that "Is better" and later like to belly ache that they are now just to miserable. That or it is being a gentlemen it's self that is the cause for the issues.
In all asking why gentlemen are so hard to find is like asking why a hammer and anvil blacksmith, or a sketch artists generally are bad jobs. Because there isn't a call for them. And in all, if we want someone to love, and someone to care, and more over, someone to love us back, Hope you get lucky. Straight men have to find the equally rare lady, and at that point are far too used to getting shot down and heart broken. It's easier being like yourself. every gay man I've met is gracious, thankful, and appreciative. The rest are either blown off, brought down, or high and mighty. and that's a sad thing for nice guys like me.
This is why I am a gentleman. I have nothing to hide, no one to impress, and I agree with you. I live a life that I would happily trade for one I had when I was small, and it was good. But I am Galahad, as I have been told, and love to please. So your right, not any point in conforming, just because you'll get your way. I hate being neglected, but I'll be damned if I'll be forgotten. ^.^ Something as rare as gentlemen never are.
I give her a single black rose every months at random times to surprise her with a gift.
I compliment her every chance I can humanely get
Dont have to worry about sex really, she's hornier then any person Ive ever known or heard of. (makes bunnies seem like nothing)
And ill have to help you with the punishing, but I can kinda got a worse punishment for rape though: burn his nuts over an open fire, rip them off with my bare hands, tear out their EYES, replace em with their balls, and make em eat their eyes.
She knows about what I fav on here and most of the time its her doing the faving. (yes shes Bi too, kinda weird knowing that a relation ship can go in any way)
Not sure Ive won her heart yet but I think she knows that shes holding mine.
Thanks for the good wishes =^^=
I personally think that some folks really need to take "love management" classes too xD
In all honesty it's fun taking out folks to places; you meet even more people and you get to spend some time with the person you brought out there in the first place :)
On the last bit I'm fairly certain that anyone with any bit of emotion would try to stop that precideing :|
Also I've found that some ladies don't like flowers; a personnally baked cake, cookies or something else ussually sparks a reaction XD (probrably cause you can just buy flowers unless you find where to pick them yourself... xD)
So if you want to bring her a romantic gift, take your time to find out what makes her happy ^_^
Thank you for this, though. I seriously feel the same way. D:
i agree with everything said here, im glad to see im not the only guy who thinks this.
Here's my 2 cents on this, I've seen quite a lot of these muscle head displays to gain a woman's attention..in fact..I've done it myself a few too many times..I've also tried to be a hopeless romantic for the sake of this one girl..in the end, they all crashed and burned..however I do feel blessed in a way to have a foundation of mistakes to recall..and I've been given the opportunity to look back, ponder over and question my actions and intentions..In the end, I understood that I was never truly looking for love at heart..but I was following either my ego or my 'desires' :P...I think that is very close to what you discussed in your journal..though I hope you're not quick to judge me :P..what's life without its fair share of pain, mistakes and embarrassing moments.anyway, I honestly think you shouldn't burn yourself emotionally over this...it seems to me a lot of times.. wither it's men or women..they end up getting what they're both asking for..If you see a macho man trying to impress a lady with whatever..and she expresses interest..then they're both getting what they want..even if in some cases...or most..it comes tumbling down..and you can hear the shattering of hearts and the splash of a drop of water into puddle of sorrow..it seems that many people leverage these events for the sake of negative attention...I think you can relate to that, seeing that we're both in the most mellow dramatic community x)...I do want to say however that we all make mistakes and life most of the time isn't too kind about them..but the point is to analyze, learn from them and understand what we're truly looking for in a relationship.
It seems to me that in the end..love is more of a spiritual connection then anything..to find someone that completes you and illuminates your very existence is the most valuable possession that you can acquire in this life time.
Anyway,enough of the blaaah I've just poured up there XD..you seem like a deep and thoughtful fellow..keep up the good work!..and always remember that it's these type of contributions that plant the seeds in peoples lives..someday..you'll end up getting that phone call from someone who'll remind you of something you said or did..and explain to you how it drastically impacted their life..those are among the most rewarding and powerful moments one can experience in life :P
Much Love and Respect.
~Ali
I guess what I'm saying is that there are still people out there that know how to treat a woman!
When they are activated you are still able to open the door from the outside. So many men simply do NOT open a door for a woman to get in that she will be completely blown away by that small gesture of chivalry that she won't bother to check the handle once she's inside. After that you just keep the conversation interesting and keep her mind busy until the vehicle comes to a stop.
It's just like men now REFUSE to put in that ONE gesture that would earn them a pile of brownie points. I guess that's the difference between the old and new school.
Just wanna share my own thoughts and experiances.
This is a very complicated issue of these Generations, I saw many relationships crashed, broken Hearts. This is a Problem I wittnessed personally starts with childs in young age, I remember being like 15 years old, I always was a bit older than my Classmates, I don't wanna say I was much more Adult than my friends, but I always had my own Opinion, well the thing was that like everyone in my Class already had or has a Girlfriend and it's very scary when I remembering this, having a Girlfriend with like 14 was already a status Symbol and everyone who hasn't one was technically "uncool". I remeber people in my Class keep asking me "why you don't have a Girlfriend?" kinda annoying I just wasn't in love with someone, that's all - But people looked at me like I was a stupid Idiot, it seemed like they all had a Girlfriend for...yeha jsut for having a girlfriend that's why these relationships already broke after a couple of weeks. Ok the Thing is why actually young kids already think like that? that they need to have a Girlfriend/Sex etc.? I thought many times about that matte I just can give theories. Maybe it's because of parental situation, I rarely had friends who doesn't had divorced Parents, maybe - jsut maybe that's one of the reasons, seeing the first Partnership breaking, seeing arguments and the wrong way treating each other right.
for myself I also had divorced Parents with the Age of 10, My father was a cruel Person, Women doesn't mean much to him aslong they cook and wash and care for the Parents, luckily my Mother found the Strenght to leave him and take me with her, teaching me every day to have respect for Woman and I'm very thankful for that.
Maybe besides the Prental Situation, I thinks it's because of the general cummity, the media etc. TV/Music/Magazines Everything guides the youth to a certain direction. You have to be Cool, you have to be beautiful the trend already goes to this directions and the young people follow it, they never even get taught the right way, how should they Learn that a realationship is hard work and requires patience and time?
As you see I often think about stuff like that, Why actually people act like that, it's really sad I feel sorrow for many of them they just don't know how to handle a relationship. It's not about being the man and masculin, what is true strenght? Being in stupid unnessesary fight or doing a hard Job you don't wanna do, because you want to enable a secure Life for your Family?
Like I said a realtionship is hard work and requires Patience, it is a artnership where both are equal you have to respect the thought and feelings for each other you always have to be ready to be there for you beloved one, you must be there for her and she be there for you, too. Two Hearts biound together can handle every situation in Life you will go through good times but alos through very painful and bad times but with your true love you always now you have someone behind you wich helps you back up when you fall and that's something it's worth fighting for!
The thing we can do is to tell this messages to our friends, Families tell the people what's the true meaning of the Little word "Love" is - maybe some will change something...
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ehhhh Random Comment from a Stranger ftw? XD
It also pleases me to hear that you've found your one and true love! May light shine on the souls of both of you ^-^
But trust me, you are not alone - there are still people left who knows how to treat a woman properly.
I believe this is what I mean