April 28, 2005
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I know why few men decide chivalry is worth saving. Because, when you want it to matter most, no one gives a damn. I guess it will die with me; I’ve come too far to quit on it now. It is frustrating, though, that nearly every woman I call friend has told me, hell, my own sister has told me that I am the kind of man every woman should have. Yet, the number one reason I am turned down by every woman I have ever pursued save one is because “they don’t feel that they deserve me.” I am at a complete loss.
No, Mystery Girl has not turned me down. Yet. I’m trying desperately to speak with her before school is out, but she has not yet found/made time to talk with me. All I ask for is 30 minutes so I can get some things off my chest. Then, I can sleep at night. Is 30 minutes too much to ask? I hope not. Otherwise I’ll have to speak quickly.
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It’s true. Wuvyas, and I hope things work out.
Hey, I really hope things work out for you…. this kind of stuff really sucks and, to an extent, I know exactly how you feel. I’m doing okay. Btwn the stresses of my ex, school, work etc. I’ve been riding the emotional rollercoaster for the past couple days. But I’ll be okay. I’m trying to take it one day at a time. Thanks for being a great friend. I hope we can have a chat sometime before you head home for the summer.
Joni
Roller Coaster? WHEEEEE!!!!!
Just remember man, it’s never as bad as it seems. Except when it is. Then ritual seppuku becomes an option. But I don’t think we’re that far yet.
In other words, good luck.
Hey Jake, I hope everything works out for you. You at least deserve a chance to talk to her and I hope she gives you that chance. You are a great guy. Hope you have a good end to your week. Angela
chivalry is more common than you think.
My dear, someday there will be a woman who waltzes into your life and appreciates every thing about you. She is going to be very special and worth waiting for. I hope things also go well with Mystery Girl.
I’m sorry! I didn’t even think to alert any of my friends at UNI about my being there today until we were eating lunch. It was quite odd, actually, to be there and NOT see anybody around campus. Everything was so dead. Jill said that finals are this week, so I wish you all the best! And “hi” to you too!!!
Hey Jake, hope everything works out fine for you, have a great week, good luck on finals, and I’ll talk at you on May 26 when I get home from college after competing May Term. Too bad my sister’s and cousin’s graduation party will be held that weekend… If you want free food and good company, though, you should come to both ;-P Talk at ya later!
Chivalry is alive and well, but lamenting you situation with a lady is not chivalric. Whining and moaning about how you are not understood is not chivalric either. If you choose to live by the tenets of chivalry, then you shouldn’t expect a medal for doing what you think is right.
To be truly chivalrous, put her first. If she wants to talk to you, great. If not, shut up and deal with it yourself – it’s your stuff anyway.
Sorry to be harsh, but I feel you (and a good many other idealistic young men) are missing the point of chivalry. Prowess, Justice, Loyalty, Defense, Courage, Faith, Humility, Largesse, Nobility, and Franchise are the basic tenets – notice the lack of whining. Don’t use chivalry as a shield for you own shortcomings. Develop the frank and forthright bearing implied by the term Franchise, and you will have no problem talking with this young lady, or any other.