The advent of the women's liberal movement crushed the life from the most chivalrous of men. With hopes deflated and sagging shoulders, he followed her into the restaurant. Unless she had a severe handicap, of course she could get her own door. But there are such things called manners. And men should not be punished for exercising them.
Guys are scared now.
They flee with tails tucked between their legs from girls who have lost themselves in some superior power trip. It's one thing to be independent, but another to be She-Ra. I happen to like men with manners. But that's a whole other story. Truth is, men and women are so confused that they don't know how to treat each other anymore.