Take it Like a Man

While it’s important for men to get in touch with their sensitive side from time to time, we must always remain men. Just as it’s good for women to be strong and independent, it’s critical for them to remain women. I’m saying this because of a conversation I had with a friend recently.

Since the people we know online can only base their perceptions of you on what you share with them online that means it might be a little off when it comes to the real you. I admit that I share a great deal of sensitive and “soft” things online, especially with this “Seizing The Day” blog so the image of me as a man might appear a little softer than what I really am.

Don’t get me wrong, that’s fine by me. I am proud of my sensitive side, that’s part of who I am. However, I want to make it clear that at the center of it all is a strong, good-providing, all american man. I might be a peace loving soul but I will not hesitate to fight to protect those that I love and even those I don’t even know that need help.

I love this song by Michelle Wright called “Take it Like a Man” which sums it all up perfectly. I think women love the idea of the sensitive male but deep down every woman wants and needs a good old fashioned man.

Take it like a man

Boy meets girl it’s a delicate thing
So much time spent wondering if
What you see is what you get
I keep looking for a friend and a lover
When I find one he ain’t the other
Sometimes, I just want to quit
One wants a maid one needs his mother
They either want space or they want to smother me
And my poor heart needs somebody who
Can take it like a man, steady and strong
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on
True to a promise I can WRITE IN STONE
Take it like a man who knows about love
And every little things that a girl dreams of
Someone wise enough to understand
If you want this woman’s heart
Take it like a man
I met somebody the other night
Started thinking he was Mr. Right..wrong
I might have never known
If a friend hadn’t brought it to my attention
He’s got a wife he forgot to mention
Girl, leave that fool alone
I keep hoping and telling myself
Somewhere there’s one good one left
‘Cause my poor heart need somebody who
Can take it like a man, steady and strong
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on
True to a promise I can WRITE IN STONE
Take it like a man who knows about love
And every little things that a girl dreams of
Someone wise enough to understand
If you want this woman’s heart
Take it like a man
Take it like a man, steady and strong
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on
True to a promise I can WRITE IN STONE
Take it like a man who knows about love
And every little things that a girl dreams of
Someone wise enough to understand
If you want this woman’s heart
Take it like a man
Take it like a man
Well honey if you want my heart
You gotta take it like a man
Take it like a man

Here’s a live version of Michelle Wright… such a great performer