Hello gentleman,
It has been one of the main means of entertainment for several years now in the mainstream media and in movies in this culture we live in, to assume and insinuate that the modern male has little or no ability for commitment in or to a monogamous relationship. And, while I will not deny that there are males that do fail in this aspect of a relationship, I often question the accuracy of this portrayle of most males as such. Media portrays the male as unable or afraid to commit to a relationship and needs to be coached, taught, or helped along by his female counterpart or on the other hand is so completely afraid of even interacting with his love interest that he appears pitiful to the viewing audience.
Naturally, as in anything else that comes from the entertainment industry, I question its validity and its intentions.
As I said earlier, I am quite sure there are men who do have trouble with this issue. However, I feel there are also women who struggle with the issue of commitment as well, but we rarely are exposed to this in this culture. Yet, to my personal experience, I have met more men eager for commitment than women. Perhaps it is just a matter of “birds of a feather flock together” thing. Maybe not. But I have met many men that have expressed frustration over not having been able to meet a woman that is willing or wanting to just be with one man. Or, if they are, really commit to that one man. Much the same issues that men are accused of on a virtually daily basis.
I feel this is a reality that is being “swept under the carpet” so another reality can be created.
Comments? Ideas?
Russ
