Mr. Soft
By Hayley Birch
No, nothing to do with Trebor's bouncy mint man - we refer rather to the results of a surprising survey that reveals the modern man's softer side.
Most girls will testify to the therapeutic value of a good sob, but now it seems men have finally cottoned on. According to the statistics, compiled with help from tissue makers Triple Velvet, 80% of men have blubbed in public and over half have cried whilst watching a 'weepie'. Is this evidence that men are finally learning to deal with their emotions more openly? And will women really want anything to do with this new, more sensitive breed of man?
In fact, 77% of women say they find it endearing if their beaux are willing to show a softer side. What this translates to, Null thinks, is that it's fine for him to have a little snivel during a private moment, but not to start welling up during Trisha.
In truth, women are probably genetically programmed to find unduly tearful men a turn-off. Think about it: did ancient man make fire and then run bawling at the thought of slaughtering a cute, furry-faced beaver to barbecue on it? He did not. Ancient woman would have fared infinitely better by pairing with the burliest - not girliest - man she could lay her hands on. Hence (if you favour Darwinian evolution) you'll agree that any woman in possession of a gene attracting her to softies should have been eliminated by natural selection literally ages ago.
Triple Velvet also surveyed men about their skin care routines. The fact that over 50% moisturised at least once a week was cited as evidence of "being happy to show [their] feelings in public". Right then, the next time I see a man massaging in his Nivea at the bar, I'll know I've found a keeper.
To read more about Hayley or to view more of her articles click here.
Most girls will testify to the therapeutic value of a good sob, but now it seems men have finally cottoned on. According to the statistics, compiled with help from tissue makers Triple Velvet, 80% of men have blubbed in public and over half have cried whilst watching a 'weepie'. Is this evidence that men are finally learning to deal with their emotions more openly? And will women really want anything to do with this new, more sensitive breed of man?
In fact, 77% of women say they find it endearing if their beaux are willing to show a softer side. What this translates to, Null thinks, is that it's fine for him to have a little snivel during a private moment, but not to start welling up during Trisha.
In truth, women are probably genetically programmed to find unduly tearful men a turn-off. Think about it: did ancient man make fire and then run bawling at the thought of slaughtering a cute, furry-faced beaver to barbecue on it? He did not. Ancient woman would have fared infinitely better by pairing with the burliest - not girliest - man she could lay her hands on. Hence (if you favour Darwinian evolution) you'll agree that any woman in possession of a gene attracting her to softies should have been eliminated by natural selection literally ages ago.
Triple Velvet also surveyed men about their skin care routines. The fact that over 50% moisturised at least once a week was cited as evidence of "being happy to show [their] feelings in public". Right then, the next time I see a man massaging in his Nivea at the bar, I'll know I've found a keeper.
To read more about Hayley or to view more of her articles click here.
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