Finally! A man who gets it. However, I have to add that this may be an American-centric perspective. I have met some European men and men with ties to other cultures who aren't following the standard Dumb and Dumber model of male behavior in younger American guys. While older guys of a certain generation, here, are so stitched up emotionally that it's like talking to a brick wall, and they tend to want to dominate. Is there anything in between? I certainly haven't found it in this country. So, I write it. I'm a writer of contemporary romantic women's fiction, where I can write healthy male characters who want to engage and connect with the women they desire. Meanwhile, I rely on my dogs and my friends for affection and social interaction. I'd love to have a great male partner, but I don't see it happening in my lifetime. Thanks for bringing attention to this situation. The entertainment media certainly could do a better job of modeling healthy adult behaviors in men and women.