A quick word of advice for the women here.

Don't be afraid to be a little mean to men in your daily interactions. For example, if you let a man get away with saying a little something rude to you, he'll take that as a signal to be rude all the time. I learned this by growing up as a tomboy who hung out with a lot of guys. Men are all bullies at heart and they DO NOT respect kindness, they only respect cruelty. They DO NOT respect compassion, they only respect ruthlessness. They DO NOT respect empathy, they ONLY respect strength and power.<br><br>&#x200B;