Gianna Jessen · @giannajessen
8th Sep 2012 from Twitlonger
some thoughts about men. :) i have just been thinking something over today. i feel like my nature is treated so differently by european men. now, let me say this: i have met AMAZING American men and some complete jerks across the sea. but that is not my point.
i am not speaking of ALL American men or ALL european men. but i am writing from my experience. it seems like in my own country, if i overcome, i am applauded by men who, then see no reason why i cannot overcome more. ( because that's how men treat other men as a form of respect) but in europe, the men want to remove burdens from me. they do not see me as a victim, but my overcoming doesn't translate as masculinity to them. they see me as a woman.
so often, when i am speaking to men in America, i feel like my speech needs to be efficient and so do my emotions. just get to the point and be less emotional.
i am thinking about this, because i told someone in italy that i am just a little tired. his reply: oh, i will take you to venice, it is beautiful there. and make sure to bring a sweater because you might be cold in the evening, when you come.
his reply wasn't: i'll pray for you! you can do all things through Christ! ( as true as that is)
my nature was acknowledged. and for this, i am grateful.