August 22, 2008

Dear Henry,

        I am a strong, intelligent, 33-year-old woman.  I support myself.  I have a degree in business management, I work an 8-5 job, and I excel at everything I attempt.  My family thinks I am wasting talent- that I should be a CEO, or a scientist- something respectable that pays a high salary.  But, I cannot bring myself to climb that corporate ladder- I have no career drive.  Why?  Because I'd rather be at home, planting an organic vegetable garden and preparing educational activities for the children I do not have.  I want to be a homemaker, but people frown on this- they say I would be settling for less than I am capable of.

        Men my age do not know how to be men.  It seems as though they would rather remain boys- playing the field, playing video games- just playing.  This makes me sad.  I want and expect to be respected as an equal.  I expect my abilities and my intelligence to be valued, and I understand my worth.  I do not believe that women are less than men- but I do not want to be treated like a man.  I do not want to be in charge- if I don't agree with something, am willing and able to voice my opinion.  Being true to my feminine nature allows me the freedom to live according to my emotions; but only if I have a strong man to temper that with reason.  Thank you for understanding.