I detect no lies. I also know exactly what you mean about being raised by an actual involved dad. You just won't have the tolerance for all the bullshit coming from these men nor the desperation or idea that you need to settle because you can't do it on your own.

You know what it is to be loved. That's not easy to give up just to make Random Barney feel a little better about his withering pecker or Random Betty feel better about her choice to settle.

This is your best article in a good long while. Hope it does well for you.