One good option is to go to a small, custom jeweler. A reputable one will sell you a diamond for a lower cost than a big jewelry store will. Plus you can design the ring with the jeweler to create a one-of-a-kind ring. You'll see a lot more creative designs at a store like this, too. They often don't charge for…

Is that like taking some harmless, chivalrous behavior and inflating it to the repression of women, like what some commenters here are proposing?

Why did you specifically mention "white men" in your original post? Are you racist? Black men, Asians, and Latinos wear hats, too.

So, if I open the car door for my wife, I'm repressing her in some way?! You need therapy.

That's quite a leap.

Yes. It's dangerous, too! You give them your card at checkout, they swipe it for you, and if it's under $200, you don't even need to sign! It's so fast and easy that it's almost like you didn't even spend the money! ;-)

Yeah, I think that we can both agree that it's a shame. I'll try it though!

Yeah, you're right. Everyone is out to get you. Take your meds, dude.

Years ago, I got paid for search and rescue, but it was a volunteer job. The pay didn't even cover the expenses of doing the job. I did it because it was fun and I felt that I was contributing to help. Mostly because it was fun, though.

Means has nothing to do with it. We all paid into the plan with the promise that we'd get that back.

This works for ammo, too! :-)

Yeah - profession is stretching it a little. It's a hobby. It's not full-time employment. They get perks that are not financial. Despite the "evils" of this job, women are lining up to compete to get them, and they can walk away at any time. None of them are using this to earn money to live. They're using it to…

Yes! A very slow, deep breath and then hold it for the count of about two breaths works every time for me. When I get the hiccups, I get only one hiccup - then I do this, and they are gone immediately.

Respect.

I somehow missed the part where they are held captive and forced to work as cheerleaders...

It was the smug haughtiness in your original post that prompted my comment. Apparently you can detect it in others, but not yourself. The "Now you know." portion of your comment smacks of a holier than thou, know it all attitude. That comment is annoying enough when you're "in the right" about something. It's…

I'll demonstrate, because I think you missed it.

That's possible, but I think unlikely. The fact is that we'll never know. It could be anything. It could be the number of other races where I live (which I doubt). It could be that some psych analysis of the 1000 questions that are asked in the beginning show that I'm somehow receptive to dating outside my race. …

I think that there is a "non-spiritual" box. That would certainly include atheists. No support here!

Very patronizing initial response for someone who didn't understand the OP...