“A lot of women have not had a family of men who will tell them the truth”– via

–“A lot of women have not had a family of men who will tell them the truth”– via Pearl Guest

Conversely, having sisters, cousins, aunts that advise and ‘correct’ you as a young man is helpful.

Even having female friends who are interested enough to appreciate, but not act on is helpful.

I can’t remember the name of this girl in college, but we had a sort of quiet appreciation (limited attraction) for each other, and she just gently disapproved of a change in my hairstyle. I took her advice. Because I could trust her advice.