I said nothing "lowly" about women. I happen to have a very rewarding, honest and low stress relationship. It took me years to find anyone that I was willing to give my life to because, frankly, our culture nowadays is one where people want what they want but are willing only to give what they want to. This goes for both men and women. The give and take goes both ways, I self reflected for a long time and determined that I was willing to give of myself, and I expect the same from a partner, and people that have that insight are few and far between.