Guys...Do You Open the Door for a Girl?

My daughter started dating this guy and after the third date she asked him why he didn't open the car door for her. He responded, "Can't you do it?" She said, "Of course I can, but it would be nice if you did." My husband always opens the door for me, runs and opens doors for other people, holds the elevator door open for people, helps them with their groceries, returns shopping carts, and other simple but kindly gestures (FYI... my daughters and I also do these things). Is it a lost thing? Maybe I'm old fashioned, but to me it's just the right thing to do.

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Mamapolo2016 · F

To me, too. Some think it's meaningless, but I don't think courtesy is ever meaningless.

A man opening a door for me tells me he is aware of my existence, that he cares about my comfort, that he wants to make sure I'm safe in the car. It may not mean any of that, but that's how I take it. And sooner or later I'll return the favor somehow.

livingaloha · 41-45, F

@Mamapolo2016 Too bad life can't be that simple for people anymore. Why do they try and make things so complicated?

Mamapolo2016 · F

@livingaloha I don't know. Every day, I feel more and more like 'back at my old school...'