Living up to society's perception of masculinity.
I've never been strong or very athletic. I've always got by on wits and words. Even though I've always been a trouble-maker and never received good grades, I'm not one of those guys who'd want to get in a physical fight at the drop of a hat. I prefer to read a good novel than watch MMA. I prefer indoors to outdoors. I prefer engaging my mind than my body. And even though I come across as confident and/or a snob, I'm pretty introverted and at times, shy. But when a another guy brimming with testosterone comes along, why am I perceived as a lesser man? It's ridiculous.
I was on a date with this girl and we walked through a bad neighborhood. It was 2 am or something. Suddenly she says, "Will you be able to protect me if a bunch of guys come to rape me right now?" I said, "Sure, don't worry." She replies back with "yeah right." Her tone was very condescending. She also gave out a small laugh as she said that. I was so pissed but I didn't react. I kept my mouth shut. But I wanted to tell her, "There are more chances of guys coming to rape me than you." And that's true. I'm one of those "pretty" boys and I also had a better ass than she did. But just because I'm not aggressive without reason, I'm not built like a truck and I don't tell tales about times when I beat up someone else, I'm not a man? If a bunch of guys come at you even if you're strong with ripped muscles, there's a good chance that they'll get the upper hand. But nobody's gonna doubt that guy in a potentially unsafe scenario. And that's bullshit.
I know that all girls aren't the same but this one just rubbed me the wrong way. Oh and I didn't even mention how I listened to her go on and on about how her ex-boyfriend used to treat her. I listened patiently because I sensed she needed someone to talk to and get it out of her system. But who gives a fuck, huh? I obviously needed ripped muscles and a more assertive personality to make an impression. Next day she called, I didn't answer. Never met her again.