The Appeal Of The Androgynous Man Analysis

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In “The Appeal of the Androgynous Man,” Amy Gross explains her experience between a masculine man and an androgynous man. It was hard for her to talk to a masculine man because they never had anything in common, however with the androgynous man, they have a lot of similarities and similar interest. Another difference that Amy mentioned about the masculine and the androgynous man are their sensitivity. An androgynous man would notice that you’re having a bad day and would really care that you’re having a bad day and would ask you how you are doing. He would ask you to express yourself and would really cares. However on the other hand, you would be wasting your time getting comfort from a masculine man, those are some of the experiences Amy

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