How to Make That Passionate Declaration to Your Special Lady
Timing is everything
Okay, men, let’s talk. Not long ago, I wrote an article about how much women long for passionate men — and I was surprised by some of the comments and email responses it inspired about #MeToo, stalkers, and how feminism allegedly destroyed men’s ability to express their feelings for women.
I realize that most of that feedback was made by deeply misogynistic men who are always searching the internet for women to intimidate. But I also observed that there was some genuine confusion about when and how a man can express his passion.
So let’s break this down.
The Movie vs. Real Life Dilemma
Okay, maybe I made a mistake by using the example of Colin Firth in Love Actually parading into a restaurant to propose to a woman he loves, even though he barely knows her. Let me make it clear that I chose this as an example of a passionate man because:
a) it demonstrates a man who isn’t afraid to fall in love again (something I have found so rare in my dating experience) and
b) he demonstrated clear passion to someone who had indicated a mutual attraction.
