Y.L. Wolfe
Sep 17, 2024

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I think there are a lot of polite actions and gestures that can overlap with chivalry — the only way to differentiate the two is intention, I think. And I think (just my opinion) that the whole “man as provider” thing is a product of patriarchal social conditioning that can do damage to men who might feel a lot of pressure to maintain that provider status which is incredibly isolating and stressful. And definitely the rules are changing! (Thank goodness!)

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Y.L. Wolfe
Y.L. Wolfe

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Adventuring, nesting, and raising hell in middle age. Welcome to my second act. | Substack: https://ylwolfe.substack.com | Email: hello@ylwolfe.com

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