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Lisa: I just don’t see our personalities working out for a relationship. I feel like I’m the more dominant one. I’m politically conservative, which is a male-dominated trait. And I’m less sensitive than you.
John: Well, I could take that many ways. That could be taken offensively.
Lisa: It’s not meant to be. It’s just that I remember the other night you told me that you were different from other guys. You said you were more sensitive and self-aware.
John: Yeah, I kinda want to steer the conversation away from that. I was a little offended by that conversation.
Lisa: How so?
John: Well, over the years I’ve heard from many people that I have a unique set of qualities. And now you’re telling me that I don’t, that’s it’s not true.
Lisa: I never said that. We all have unique qualities. All I’m saying is that there are a lot of sensitive, self-aware guys, so I don’t think you are unique in that way. You also said that you were embarrassed for your gender.
John: Well, I only meant that because SO many men cheat. I wasn’t trying to slam my whole gender.
Lisa: And you’re saying that because all your women friends have complained about their husbands or boyfriends have cheated, right?
John: Right. And I could tell how uncomfortable you were the other night. I was really surprised because I thought we had a good time. I was doing my best to show you a good time.
Lisa: I did have a good time. But I don’t feel the way I should feel after I’ve had several dates with a man.
John: So is there something about my personality which is a hindrance to my love life?
Lisa: Yes.
John: Ouch…wow, I wasn’t expecting that. OK, I don’t know what to say.
Lisa: You asked me a yes or no question and I’m answering it honestly. Let me ask you something: have you noticed that your female friends always say they want one kind of man, yet go for another? Why do you think that is?
John: Uh…I don’t know.
Lisa: Do you think it’s because nice men don’t exist, or that women generally don’t choose those men?
John: Uh, I guess I hadn’t thought about it. I don’t know.
Lisa: Women generally want a man who is more dominant than they are. It’s kind of like how you wouldn’t be attracted to a woman with a butch haircut and a deep voice.
John: I can’t be someone I’m not. I just have to be me.
Lisa: None of your women friends will tell you this information.
John: OK, so is there some advice you would give me, something you would suggest I do?
Lisa: Yes, actually. The best advice I can give you is to befriend successful men- happily married, involved in many successful relationship…a man who knows how to be what women want. In fact there are many articles written about what women want…try the New York Times.
John: Uh, no. I don’t need to read articles about how to be somebody I’m not. I think I’m going to end the conversation now. My daughter and I are watching a TV show about —– and I’m going to go back to that.
Lisa: You know, I understand it’s not easy to hear things about yourself that aren’t working. I had to get feedback too about how I was being perceived to others. It sucks, but in the end it helps. If you want my friendship, it’s available to you. I can give you advice or tell you what guys you can talk to…
John: No, I don’t think so. Well…I think we can just agree that we’re not well matched. I hope you had a good time with me [our last date, he drove a total of about 100 miles]. Let’s just leave it at that.
Lisa: OK, best of luck.