Men, why change em!

Women's liberation began in the Seventies. But somewhere between Germaine Greer and Paris Hilton, feminism lost its way. It stopped focusing on women's rights and morphed into a mass project to renovate men.Today there are some unreconstructed blokes around. But mostly, I think, men get it now. They can cook, clean and raise kids. They can. And they do. So why do men still feel under siege?
The reason is simple enough. The greatest failure of men in modern life is, apparently, that they are not like women. Experts on relationships, health, grooming, workplace skills and lifestyle constantly preach that men should be more girlie in their ways. They need to communicate more and express their emotions. Yelling at the umpire doesn't count. Apparently. These are girls rules. Men must be sensitive and caring and well groomed. No Neanderthal – today's bloke must have two eyebrows and wear cologne. The one she likes. And he must remember St Valentine's Day. Why? Because she thinks he should. And she'll expect a card the size of a kitchen door.
A bloke must have empathy. When he asks what she wants for her birthday and she replies "Surprise me!" he mustn't look like a ferret just ran up his trouser leg. He must know, among the 20,000 perfumes and lotions in the bathroom, which one she actually uses.
Girlification has extended into the home. Home renovation shows produce dainty, girly interiors with arty knick-knacks everywhere. The boys can't play indoor cricket. And garden renovation shows never add a shed with a circular saw to improve a backyard. They girlify backyards with lovely pergolas and delicate water features. There's no place to kick a footy.
I don't know why the girlification of blokes has taken hold. But surely it's time women tried to understand rather than change men. And vice versa. Women are a long way from perfect. They may be good communicators, but there is a very thin line separating good communication from constant nagging. Sometimes women should just shut-up. Women may have multi-tasking skills, but sometimes doing several things at once is just stupid. Have you ever watched a girl put on lipstick, while talking to a friend and driving a car? She's dangerous.
Women can express their emotions. True. But sometimes they're too emotional. Why get upset over a toilet seat? Worry about something important. World peace, perhaps. Some blokes don't do enough housework. Correct. But some women can't live without a long things-to-do list. Laidback blokes save all the house chores to retirement.
Some men are insensitive. But, then again, some women are dumb. Why ask a bloke "Do you like my haircut?" That's asking for trouble.
As men fall under continued pressure from women to change, they should remember women and their hair. Women are always changing their hair. But they are never happy. I want to say to men: change if it makes sense, but not just to please women. Or you'll end up like some women's hair. Knackered.