According to Greek mythology ages and ages ago there was a mysterious country where only Amazon women lived. There was no place for worthless men in their lives. Although you may think that this was paradise, we know about it only through hearsay.

Even today some ambassadresses of the “beautiful” sex try to bring men under control quarreling with them day after day. Perhaps they want to create their own Amazon country? As for me, I object. No matter how many books where written on the topic how to tame the men, only few of the men yield to training. But on the other hand, why we have to alter them to our liking, to make them henpecked while we still need strong and manly protectors? After all, there is a reason that we call them THE STRONG SIGNIFICANT OTHER! They were created in such a way and they are notable for that. That is why after consorting with men it’s clear that they’ll remain an undiscovered mystery.

I agree that men and women are from absolutely different worlds. It is often rather difficult to understand each other, and we often expect men to act differently than they really are.

Initially men were created to be strong. How else could they protect women and children from the aggression of beasts and enemies? They learned to hide their weak points, to be fearless and courageous so that they would not become vulnerable. Do you, dear ladies, want your men to be strong and self-confident? You can feel weak with such a defender who will give his full support to you. But instead of looking for the strong significant other women try to become independent which frightens the men off. Why does women’s weakness attract men? Because it allows them to demonstrate their strength – to banish hooligans or just to deliver carrier bags. After such heroic efforts even an ice woman’s heart will melt.

Certainly each attempt of a man to use brute force on women must be nipped in the bud. Because of feminine weakness women mustn’t let the men bully, otherwise a woman can become absolutely dependent. A man who offends a woman can never be strong. He’s just an abject coward.

However, strength is not a substitute for the need for intellect. Intellect and soul are still valued in men. A wise man will never use violence against weakness. Surely a smart man will boast neither of his force, nor of his IQ level. After all, the point is not in the superiority of the intellect, but in the ability to use the knowledge in real life, especially in relations with women.

You can study higher mathematics and be ignorant of the way to show a delicate approach to the beloved woman. And you, dear sirs, shouldn’t make reference to the often-abrupt nature of women’s logic. Perhaps, it is the reason we love you while sometimes you are too selfish.

Hope your strong significant other won’t be narcissistic. Otherwise relations will turn into constant altercations. Besides, according to the myth, a man’s and a woman’s halves make up a single whole. That’s why any quarrel is out of a question!

Instead of living in harmony every day men and women argue heatedly even because of trifles. First, women become wild Amazons trying to override the men, and then men recall tough patriarchal traditions revolting against possession of equal rights. However, if we suppose the union of a man and a woman to be harmonic, the strong significant other is expected not only to give orders but also to be submissive. Accordingly, respect, understanding and love from the pages of women’s magazines will come true.

However, there are men’s magazines as well. They are also trying to understand women’s psychology, and also doubt the accuracy of their actions! It turns out that no matter how strong the man is, while resisting cold, hunger, lack of cigarettes and football, he is unable to do without a woman.

Olga Chernova.