Yes, yes, I am all about women's independence, liberty, feminism, etc. Women have really embraced an identity in this world and I couldn't be happier about it. However, I reallyyy love having a car door opened for me. And, I reallyyy love when a fella walks on the outside of the sidewalk, so he's nearest the street. And, I reallyyy love when a gentleman insists I order first at dinner. It warms my heart. Does my appreciation for these acts of kindness make me less like a feminist and more like a traditionalist? I seem to straddle this line of enjoying my place as an independent young woman seeking my autonomy, but entertaining the idea of being taken care of... While walking around campus today, I was in and out of different buildings, running through doorways. Some men held the door, some didn't. Most of those who did were older men. I might argue these chivalrous acts come with age, but not necessarily. What do you think?
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cue the love notes - right here. ;)