Remember those old black and white movies, where the guy would jump out of the car, run around the other side, and open the door for his lady? Back then, chivalry was considered the normal way for men to behave. So it was, until the 1950s, when feminism was born. When this happened, men seemed to have the wrong idea about the feminist movement. They seemed to think that this meant their services were no longer needed. It was no longer necessary for them to be kind, gentle and understanding towards their female companions. As a result, the knight has become an endangered breed. Unfortunately, they got it wrong. Even though the feminist movement was about women and female independence, that didn’t mean they didn’t want to be treated like a lady anymore.
Here are some tips you can use that will help you learn to be a gentleman again and treat your lady with the respect she deserves. Always keep her in the forefront of your mind and be aware of her feelings. When you walk into a building, why don’t you open the door for him? When you come home from work in the evening, stop by and buy your loved one a bouquet of flowers from time to time, and always remember to comment on her overall appearance, paying special attention to her shoes and her hair.
Remember that song, “I need a hero”? This song is very popular among women and for good reason, they are looking for a hero. They need someone to stand up for them, they need someone to speak out against the world’s wrongs, and with the right attitude, you can be that person. Learn to be more assertive, without being aggressive, and you will have learned the secret to being a gentleman. If your lady is talking to you about problems that are going on in her life, it’s good to try to help and find a way to solve them, but remember that sometimes women just want to be heard. They are not asking you for a solution, they are just asking for your ears.