(nods) even when the femme in question *doesn't want* kid-glove treatment, per se. Therein has been a problem for me. You or Nancy, say, I reflexively treat as OK with my being assertive or taking boundary risks (by asking), somehow more convinced that you won't break, or hate me later if I mess something up or miss a cue. More of a "another guy" mode... less gallantry, although I still find myself holding doors for you ;^).
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Date: 2005-02-17 01:23 pm (UTC)