As women, do we champion men enough?

Question

There has always been the great divide between our genders. There are women who love doors being opened for them and those who feel offended by it.
I do want to say thankyou to the guys who are open minded, thoughtful and galiant (those who open doors, carry heavy things and stand up to give up their seat) and want to say how sorry I am for the times you may have been abused for doing so. As men, you are valued and valuable in a plutonic sense too. I also want to recognise those of you who support equality and further release women into their talents and gifts that may even cause them to be in a place of authority over you. It proves your security.
So now, opinions please... I love to read what you all think.

Answer 1

I have always been a gentlemen but I also feel I've been looked down on for it, females seem like they like dumb guys more. Females ask why I'm like that, It's not what they expect anymore. And I'll spend my entire life alone because of it, I wish females were like they used to be, caring intelligent people.

Answer 2

Believe it or not, I agree with Sean and find that my efforts usually get slammed by many women for being polite and holding doors, giving up seats on the bus and stuff, so I stopped it (unless the woman was over 60 years old--these ladies usually understand more clearly the feminine role they play in life and are much more appreciative of gentlemanly conduct). I'm resigned to being single my whole life because of the vast immaturity of women who want equality in everything with men, rather than making positive use of feminine gifts and talents that make women special (yet different) from men. Some of the progress made in women's affairs has been good (like universal sufferage, property ownership, etc.). Some "progress" has been detrimental to women (such as intense focus on equality in all areas, and sacrificing feminine virtues for masculine vice).

Answer 3

Well, appreciate the thought, but it's unnecessary. I've never worried about a woman who would be "offended" but what is meant as a kind gesture. If you wanna take something positive and turn it into something negative, that's your perogative. You've saved me the hassle of getting to know you.
In other words, I don't mind when women get all uppity about being "equal", because I don't bother with women like that. I prefer people who can take things in a positive way.
What's this crap about "females USED TO be caring and intelligent people?" Did you take a time machine back to the 50s and do some research? Give me a break.

Answer 4

I agree with you. I open doors and such for women but I do that for most anyone including guys, it's just polite. I tend to follow the things that are traditionally considered to be respectful not to be sexist but because that's how I was brought up. I have nothing wrong with a girl being able to lift more than me or opening a door.