March 30, 2010

ELIZABETH ROSE

“Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable.” – Joyce Brothers

Does manipulation in a relationship ever really stop? Is there a point in time when us ladies really believe we don’t have the upper hand?

I know my compatriots here at metanotherfrog.com are somewhat critical of the stance many of the fairer sex have taken that men are stupid and easily manipulated. They’ve argued that the notion simply isn’t true and that if it indeed it was, it would reflect badly on us.

Nevertheless, one question still weighs heavily on my mind: do men want us to think they are easily manipulated? I think they do. After all is it really so bad if women take it as a given that they can be swayed by a flash of flesh or a subtle suggestion of what we’ll treat them to when they please us? I would answer no, especially if men take great pains to demonstrate the depths of their appreciation for the flesh and ‘treats’ we offer up (wink, wink).

I don’t see it as a negative when there are established rules of engagement that benefit both sexes, as long as these are being played on equal terms without cause for referees, red cards or anyone actually keeping score. So I’m going to keep this brief.

Are men stupid and easily manipulated?

I have a one word answer…

BREASTS.

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