An Open Letter to Women:
Now don't get me wrong, chivalry is great and all. I love holding the door open for you. I've got no problem getting your car door. But let's talk about some facts.
It's 2011 (I hope that isn't a shock for you) and in 2011 you can go to the same schools I can. You can get the same degree I can. You can get the same jobs I can. You can make just as much money as I can. Remember all those rules about how the guy should always pay? Yea those are several decades old. In fact, they began in a time when you... couldn't go to the same school, get the same degree, get the same job, or make as much money as me. You've spent decades fighting for equality in income and decision making. Fighting to be treated independent and equal to any man. But then, when it comes to any form of courting, all of a sudden you magically travel back a century, and but of course the man must make all decisions, plan all happenings, and pay all expenses (How could you, (apparently) a 1910 woman, be expected to do any of that?)
Another wonderful facet of the modern courting system: The guy must make every move. Every move. For some reason you are only allowed to offer hints (Which guess what, you aren't really as good at as you think you are). That means every time someone makes a move and ends up looking like an idiot.. it's us! Yep, every time. It's really fun! (Trust me) In fact, maybe you should try it some time since it's so fun! But seriously... you should. Want to know something that drives me nuts? Hearing you complain about how no one will ask you out, or make a move on you. Yep. Drives me nuts.
Imagine a world where, after decades of fighting for equality, you actually acted... equal. Wouldn't that be crazy? What if half the time I asked you out and planned a date and paid (Because you're worth it!) and half the time you asked me out and planned a date and paid (Because... maybe I'm worth it too?). Wouldn't that be crazy?
I'm not saying we should switch roles. I'm not saying you should do everything and pay for everything (Like we've been doing for... a good long while). I'm saying we should play this game together! As equals. Equally yoked and all that jazz.
It's just a thought.
Love,
Ted
