Why I love and adore women
Women are wiser than men because they know less and understand more.
(by James Thurber)
Women in my childhood
I love and adore women. I can really say I am blessed (or cursed) by and with women. I have two sisters and a very awsome mom, who is more like a friend than a mother. That goes back to my childhood. I was always closer to her than to my dad. When they divorced (I was 7 years old), I had to live with my father in town and went to school there, while my sisters moved to the countryside with my mom. I had a very tough time with him. Especially the adolescent years were bad. My father used to beat me and humiliate me and his (at that time new) girlfriend was not very nice to me either. I've been totally shy during my early teen years and had very low self esteem. At the age 16, I decided to run away. I planned it for a long time, but many times my atempts failed, because my father intimidated me. But I eventually fled and it was the best thing I ever did. Of course my father was furious, but I didn't care anymore. I moved into a big old house with 3 women. Life was so much different from then on. Of course, there were problems, but nevertheless, I learned so much for my whole life. I have to say I enjoyed being the only male among them. That had a big influence on my life after, because I started to hang out with girls more than boys. In secondary school, all my best friends were girls and I learned even more about women during that time. I just connected better with them. It seemed like whenever I started a friendship with a guy, I eventually got disappointed. That happened a lot of times when I was in my secondary school. These were shallow guys, talking dirty, looking down on women, objectifying them or just rambling about irrelevant things that didn't interest me.
Women in my adulthood
During my time at the university, I also had many female friends. I studied outside my hometown and I was a bit lost in the big city: Most of my schoolmates came from all over the country and I didn't really connect well with many. But the few among them were all women. Also during this time, I met my first big love. It was probably the strongest feeling I ever felt for someone, which is usually the case with every first love. But most of these relationships fail and mine wa no exception: The girl crushed my heart by cheating on me and breaking up. That was the moment when I realized that women don't fumble when it's over. Once they make up their mind - it's over. At that time it was a big shock for me and I had a pretty rough time picking up the pieces of my shattered heart. It completely changed my life: It made me travel and led me to Asia, to my surprise. I dated 2 girls from that part of the world. I thought that my last one, a Chinese Malaysian, will be the one. When I met her, it was a big surprise for me (or maybe it wasn't?) when she told me she had 7 sisters! Seven! At that moment, I didn't know wheather it was a curse or a blessing for me. But when I got to know all of them, I really felt blessed. I connected with all of them very well and they really loved me. And all my previous experiences came in very handy. Yet... it wasn't enough to keep the relationship. Honestly, we seldom fought, we had lot's of fun moments, but we just weren't right for each other. Small things added up to the final break up. Anyway, I really treasure the whole experience and not only understand women better, I also had the privilege to peek into the world of Asian women, who subsequently became another big interest for me (as you can sense on my blog). And now I am here, single again, blogging, trying to figure out what to do in my life, planning my next steps. And I am blessed again. I met some great people, who follow my blog. And yes, it is no wonder, most of them are women. I think one can never learn enough about women, that's why I love to read your blogs, ladies... and love to drop some weird comments sometimes, hehe. Forgive me, please ;)
Women, my conclusions
For me, almost every woman is a treasure. When you unlock that box, you will get pearls and jewels, a beauty so radiant, that you won't ever forget. I really cherish the unforgettable moments I had with the women I adored. And it's not just the amazing skin-on-skin moments that nearly made me lose my mind, no, it's the times when I layed in bed and watched a movie and she layed on my chest. It's the time when I watched over her when she was sleeping and kissed her on the forhead and she didn't even know. It's the time when I teased her, made her laugh, saw the glow of happiness in her eyes. It's the time when I walked with her hand in hand, it's the kisses good-bye, the last hugs, tears... I've been thru so many kinds of emotions with women, that also includes the arguments, the sulking, the break-ups and the pain they induced. Nevertheless, the good predominates over everything else. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a girl happy and making her happy. I've seen this, from very close to afar. And that's something that makes me really confident: Even though my relationships failed, I know I can make a woman happy. I can! Because I used to and I will be doing it once again. I think I understand women as much as a man can, because you can never fully understand a woman, of course. That's why I always try to give them the best I can, because I believe in what Oscar Wilde said so brilliantly: “How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.” So, to all of you ladies out there, please have a high standard when it comes to guys, because you deserve the best: Only the best is good enough for you.
I love and adore women. I can really say I am blessed (or cursed) by and with women. I have two sisters and a very awsome mom, who is more like a friend than a mother. That goes back to my childhood. I was always closer to her than to my dad. When they divorced (I was 7 years old), I had to live with my father in town and went to school there, while my sisters moved to the countryside with my mom. I had a very tough time with him. Especially the adolescent years were bad. My father used to beat me and humiliate me and his (at that time new) girlfriend was not very nice to me either. I've been totally shy during my early teen years and had very low self esteem. At the age 16, I decided to run away. I planned it for a long time, but many times my atempts failed, because my father intimidated me. But I eventually fled and it was the best thing I ever did. Of course my father was furious, but I didn't care anymore. I moved into a big old house with 3 women. Life was so much different from then on. Of course, there were problems, but nevertheless, I learned so much for my whole life. I have to say I enjoyed being the only male among them. That had a big influence on my life after, because I started to hang out with girls more than boys. In secondary school, all my best friends were girls and I learned even more about women during that time. I just connected better with them. It seemed like whenever I started a friendship with a guy, I eventually got disappointed. That happened a lot of times when I was in my secondary school. These were shallow guys, talking dirty, looking down on women, objectifying them or just rambling about irrelevant things that didn't interest me.Women in my adulthood
During my time at the university, I also had many female friends. I studied outside my hometown and I was a bit lost in the big city: Most of my schoolmates came from all over the country and I didn't really connect well with many. But the few among them were all women. Also during this time, I met my first big love. It was probably the strongest feeling I ever felt for someone, which is usually the case with every first love. But most of these relationships fail and mine wa no exception: The girl crushed my heart by cheating on me and breaking up. That was the moment when I realized that women don't fumble when it's over. Once they make up their mind - it's over. At that time it was a big shock for me and I had a pretty rough time picking up the pieces of my shattered heart. It completely changed my life: It made me travel and led me to Asia, to my surprise. I dated 2 girls from that part of the world. I thought that my last one, a Chinese Malaysian, will be the one. When I met her, it was a big surprise for me (or maybe it wasn't?) when she told me she had 7 sisters! Seven! At that moment, I didn't know wheather it was a curse or a blessing for me. But when I got to know all of them, I really felt blessed. I connected with all of them very well and they really loved me. And all my previous experiences came in very handy. Yet... it wasn't enough to keep the relationship. Honestly, we seldom fought, we had lot's of fun moments, but we just weren't right for each other. Small things added up to the final break up. Anyway, I really treasure the whole experience and not only understand women better, I also had the privilege to peek into the world of Asian women, who subsequently became another big interest for me (as you can sense on my blog). And now I am here, single again, blogging, trying to figure out what to do in my life, planning my next steps. And I am blessed again. I met some great people, who follow my blog. And yes, it is no wonder, most of them are women. I think one can never learn enough about women, that's why I love to read your blogs, ladies... and love to drop some weird comments sometimes, hehe. Forgive me, please ;)
Women, my conclusions
For me, almost every woman is a treasure. When you unlock that box, you will get pearls and jewels, a beauty so radiant, that you won't ever forget. I really cherish the unforgettable moments I had with the women I adored. And it's not just the amazing skin-on-skin moments that nearly made me lose my mind, no, it's the times when I layed in bed and watched a movie and she layed on my chest. It's the time when I watched over her when she was sleeping and kissed her on the forhead and she didn't even know. It's the time when I teased her, made her laugh, saw the glow of happiness in her eyes. It's the time when I walked with her hand in hand, it's the kisses good-bye, the last hugs, tears... I've been thru so many kinds of emotions with women, that also includes the arguments, the sulking, the break-ups and the pain they induced. Nevertheless, the good predominates over everything else. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a girl happy and making her happy. I've seen this, from very close to afar. And that's something that makes me really confident: Even though my relationships failed, I know I can make a woman happy. I can! Because I used to and I will be doing it once again. I think I understand women as much as a man can, because you can never fully understand a woman, of course. That's why I always try to give them the best I can, because I believe in what Oscar Wilde said so brilliantly: “How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.” So, to all of you ladies out there, please have a high standard when it comes to guys, because you deserve the best: Only the best is good enough for you.



31 KAFKAESQUE COMMENTS:
This post really made me smile. I'm such a cynic and sometimes come across a man-hater (yes, I do) but that's only because I know there are too few good men out there who actually want to treat women right and I treat the douchebags for the douchebags that they are.
Why do you live in Slovenia?! Move here to the Philippines. We need more of you here.
August 14, 2009 5:23 PM
@Demigoddess, I guess it's true for men and women, the good ones are already taken or they are hard to find. I am not surprised that you become cynical, because it seems that the men you meet there are really not treating women the way they deserve to be treated.
I'm 'stuck' in Slovenia for now, if I'd find a job in Asia, I'll be there instantly. Maybe one day in the future. :)
August 14, 2009 5:39 PM
What a beautiful post! In my case it's the other way around. I connect better with men than with women :)
August 14, 2009 11:15 PM
@Dutch girl, so we're somehow in the same position. And yeah, we can be friends then :) Thanks for your lovely comment ;)
August 14, 2009 11:23 PM
You're just making me sad coz I'm taken back to the past where I knew people who thought the same way. I don't know where they are now. :(
August 15, 2009 12:05 AM
@Nash, sorry :( Hope you get better soon.
August 15, 2009 12:07 AM
a very honest and heartfelt post...and i agree with you entirely here, women too often allow men to treat them with a lack of respect or affection.
August 15, 2009 5:20 AM
@adamantixx, thank you. It truly was honest and I tried to convey this with my poor English. I'm glad you feel the same way as me.
August 15, 2009 5:29 AM
*lostofwordstoexpress* so I can only say WOW!! Come over here, I'll be a matchmaker and find you a lovely lady that deserve your affection ^^ just reading your post make me love you liao! LOL. Hehe ^^
August 15, 2009 8:45 AM
now that is like my early morning dose for boosting my spirits :)
thanks MKL, this really is all honesty and hence all appreciated :D
August 15, 2009 11:43 AM
I hope that you feel better ...
Hey, its funny how you mentioned that women are your best friends because it seems that I had more guy friends growing up because I'm a bit more tomboyish than the average girl. Also guys are a lot less judgemental than girls (at least those who I was growing up with) :-P
August 15, 2009 4:32 PM
@Selvy, aaaaaaw, thanx, so sweet of you. Thanks for your love, it feels good being flattered by such a lovely girls as you. I'm sure you'd be a great match maker for me, but for now, I have no plans to go to Singapore again. But hey, you never know with me :)
August 15, 2009 4:46 PM
@Americanising Desi, I'm happy I boosted your spirits. Any time, my friend :)
August 15, 2009 4:47 PM
@rinaz, well, sometime the opposite sex can be a better friend than the same one. Girls I met usually weren't as judgemental as the guys. It's hard to tell, because everyone has a different experience in a different environment, that shapes your views on that.
August 15, 2009 4:50 PM
oh wow, i like what you wrote! its very very rare that a man can drill deep into his emotions and explain it all, the little things you do to make each other happy, smile and laugh.
I'm soooo asking my bf to read this so he can be more cheesy to me or he'll be at risk! haha
anyway, again lovely post. it made my day :)
August 15, 2009 8:34 PM
@Sharon, maybe it's rare, but for me it's normal, that's who I am. Happy to make your day and wish you all the best with your boyfriend :)
August 15, 2009 9:23 PM
Seven Sisters. That was the title of an old TVB drama series about a a mortal and a ghost in love.
August 16, 2009 11:37 AM
HEAR HEAR!! :)
<3
August 16, 2009 11:37 AM
@The Envoy, I had no clue about that :P I wonder what would be my role in this, the ghost or the mortal :)
@Rica, hear hear what? :P (glad to see you here again)
August 16, 2009 6:25 PM
did i say.... you should write a book?
August 16, 2009 9:13 PM
@Sharon, ah, this blog is enough for me. A book would be a real challenge for my poor English. I'm already struggling with it here. But thanks, I feel honored :)
August 16, 2009 9:19 PM
The ghost is a hot chinese chick in a cheongsam.
August 19, 2009 12:26 AM
@TheEnvoy, I love Chinese women in cheongsam, be it ghost or real :P
August 19, 2009 12:49 AM
Nothing can say but just...
*Thumbs up!*
November 4, 2009 3:44 PM
@Stefanie Thankeeeeew! :D
November 4, 2009 4:57 PM
I wouldn't say All women deserve the best, but definitely all women (and men, i guess) should have some level of respect.
I never noticed the components of the Chinese character for "good". It makes so much sense now! Good catch.
December 18, 2009 12:41 AM
@Anonymous: Well said.
December 18, 2009 12:45 AM
Wonderful post from a man to women. I wasn't going to drop a comment here until I read that you would even admire a (lady) ghost in cheongsam. That cracks me up. You crazy man you ;-p
July 17, 2010 7:30 AM
@The Mama: Haha.. thanks for your comment. You're always welcome to drop some :)
July 17, 2010 5:47 PM
When you decided to run away from your father, did you sort of "stash some clothes into a bag, grab some cash and board a bus to flee into the countryside"? =P
A fantastically beautiful post.
December 27, 2010 5:58 PM
@Joanne: I did grab some clothes, yes. But my mum picked me up, didn't need to take the bus.
Thanks for reading my old post :)
December 27, 2010 9:04 PM
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