A Perfect Gentleman

Do you ever wonder why so many women are drawn to the sensitive alpha male of the typical Regency romance? I think we want our cake and crumpets too. If we are honest with ourselves, we might confess that we truly want a softer version of a warrior to warm our beds and protect us from harm. There was a time a gentleman would stand out of respect when a lady entered the room. That seems quite ridiculous to us now, but is it too terrible to let a man hold a door open or carry our packages? Perhaps we are drawn to the Regency era because we truly want a man to treat us like porcelain and kiss us senseless all in the same breath. Something to ponder...