we're just friends

BTW, life is fragile for all of us and needs to be respected. I am a
large man and not afraid in most situations but I'm smart enough to know
there are those who could cause me harm no matter what belief in myself
I may have. My friend used to have a small dog who would take on dogs
five times his size and chase them down the block. He did it for years
until one day he met a large dog who ignored the yapping and ate him.

Jess642,

I have to reply that I open doors for men and treat them with the same
respect. My point is that there is too much disrespect for women that
too often makes the world unnecessarily threatening for them. If my 78
year old mother were to have a flat tire I would hope she encounters
someone like me who would help her without an agenda. I want my 17 year
old daughter to find the same courtesy from men. While I respect your
independence and find it refreshing, it is never demeaning to be polite.

Sure, all you Ghandi people, take a walk in my shoes and you book her a
flight to Jurassic Park.

Perfect day. No phones. Hotel suite, room service, gorgeous beach out
the window, no itinerary, no checkout time.

Well, what is cried? The catch with the dad scene at the end of Field
of Dreams got me teary eyed the first time I saw it. Yeah, I admit it,
but it wasn't crying like a girl, ok? Geez, I need to go hunting or
something now.

I agree, treated with respect all the time, and by everyone.
What happened to the days when every woman was treated like your mother
or your sister? It wasn't that long ago. But then the majority of real
men disappeared after the WWII generation. My father was one who was
all about respect, hard work, and being a man of honor. If I could just
continue his example by half it would still be half greater than most
men I encounter today.

I don't mind people smoking in isolated areas far underground but when
they light up in front of me without asking....

I'm probably living two centuries ago when it comes to politeness and
manners. I know when a stranger bothers to open a door for me it feels
good so it must feel good for the ladies to be treated with respect on a
date too.

Has being eaten by a dinosaur been mentioned yet?

Fort Lauderdale-ish. Hi everybody.