"The age of chivalry is gone." - Edmund Burke

Many people say chivalry is dead... but chivalry is just common courtesy. It's a set of ideals and duties that have changed throughout the Middle Ages to meet new socio-economic realities. But it's primary virtues were:

- Mercy
- Honor
- Sacrifice
- Faithfulness
- Courage
- Utmost graciousness & courtesy to ladies

If people say it's dead... it's a little scary. That means they have no mercy for anyone, no honor for anything, are unwilling to sacrifice anything in their life, no faithfulness towards anyone, they are calling themselves a coward, and apparently treat women like crap.

I know when people say "chivalry", in todays time, it is interpreted as courteous behavior, especially by men, towards women. It's the romance of it all. But if people still value any of those other characteristics... why should you get rid of being courteous to women? That isn't difficult is it... to treat someone properly?

OK, call us crazy but women like getting things out of no where.  Who doesn't?  It doesn't need to be a dozen roses or a diamond necklace, although those things are nice and greatly appreciated, but it's just something that made you think of her.  Even the most independent woman loves a man who will send her flowers for no reason, leave her love notes, and even just holding the door open for her. (I'm quite sure she will do it for you)

Maybe it's the fact that I grew up seeing all of this firsthand from my family.  The male figures in my life have spoiled it for the rest I suppose.  My Dad always bought me Valentine flowers until I started receiving them from boys.  My oldest brother, to this day, still opens all doors & insists on paying for me.  He used to just give me money out of no where and tell me to go shopping.  I never asked for it.  My 2nd oldest brother opens the door for me on occasion but would buy me flowers every so often... just because.  I've never asked nor expected them to do any of that, nor do I expect them to do it still... but they do.

And I'm not saying chivalry is about material things or possessions, but that was the only thing I was able to think of right now and put as an example.

To be treated respectfully is something I think should always be in a relationship... from BOTH partners.

Some may call me high maintenance, but I know I am far from.  Like I said, it's not that I expect this kind of treatment, but I think it would be nice to be with someone who liked being that kind of person.  I know I'm like that... why wouldn't I want someone the same?