The question that comes to my mind after reading this - is why would a man’s ego be so fragile.

I don’t disagree with your analysis of what most men want. In fact I think you’re spot on about what they want.

But I also empathize strongly with the comments that decry the idea that wives should treat their adult partners with the same approach that mothers use with their sons.

Without getting defensive or judgmental about this - here’s an ask. Can you write a piece on what you think most WOMEN want? And how the average man, raised in a patriarchal system of beliefs often fails to serve her needs? Take the same tone, then compare the two articles.

Then see if the triangulation of those two articles awakens a deeper awareness within yourself about the nature of healthy and reciprocal relationships between adults.

I’m not being snarky when I ask you to do this. It’s a real ask.