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Good for you. You sound like a strong, intelligent woman.
I don't have an attitude, I just refuse to be anyone's doormat. There is nothing wrong with companionship, you just have to watch out for yourself because no one else will. I just had that lesson reinforced a couple of days ago when I was betrayed by someone that I love dearly.
I was angry that several people on this thread blamed everything on Women. I am NOT wallowing in self-pity. I just decided to start standing up for myself. Just what is wrong with that?

Nothing is wrong with standing up for yourself. But you have to realize, most conservative men love women. Especially the hunks on this forum. (I got points for that one) Some can be 'Neanderthal' in their opinions, but that's ok too. Just like we sometimes can be emotional, they're struggling worse than we are with the feminazi's. Think about it. Should they bring flowers, should they hold the door open, should they take your hand, should they compliment you on your outfit at work or your appearance, should they tell a joke? The list is endless; they're dammed if they do and damned if they don't. We just need to realize they are men, and it's their nature to act differently than we do. Once we realize there isn't malicious harm, it's kind of enduring.