OK -- now that we are laughing together ... always my preferred MO ... maybe you can provide a perspective on this, since you like the new and improved, and more vulnerable, Tom.

Originally Posted by tom_h

I agree with the others here (perhaps you included) who say that while being vulnerable is important, women don't respect it in a mate. Yes, it sounds contrary and I'm not sure how to reconcile the two. Maybe I need to be vulnerable but not be a wimp. I suppose I have to figure that one out.

How the heck does a fellow like me be both vulnerable yet not be a wimp?