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Ladies, Beware Of Men Who Eat Neediness
“The men who feed on neediness are no longer interested in continuing a partnership with a woman who is emotionally balanced and restored. Actually, they were probably never interested in you as a person to begin with, just in your problems that they can use for their benefit.”
Before I begin, I should admit that the title was not composed on my own. I was inspired by the critically-acclaimed series House, which showcased the adventures of the arrogant and highly-intelligent Dr. Gregory House. I really enjoyed the popular series; not only was it hilarious, entertaining, and invoked many emotions out of me, but as a misandrist I picked up a lot of pertinent life lessons regarding men and relationships.
In one scene which I found very disturbing, House reprimanded his best friend, oncologist Dr. James Wilson, when he discovered that Wilson moved in to the apartment of his own terminally ill patient and had a sexual relationship with her. I must add that even before this scene I knew I didn’t like Wilson. I just couldn’t pinpoint why.
It could be that he always positioned himself as this gallant white knight who possessed an outstanding character, although he was House’s best friend for a reason. They are two peas in a pod, and I must say that Wilson is worse than House in many aspects. Even though House said whatever heinous…
