study says women are wanting manly man.

Amen! Especially the summarized bolded part. Wanted to rep you for the post but....have to spread some love before I can rep you again

 

I have written a book. My protagonist(a black private investigator) cooks for his wife, who happens to be white and a reporter. He does this because she cannot cook(although she can make a great turkey club sandwich). He tries to keep his work out of their home. The two love each other very much. But outside the home, they lead seperate lives.

 

That (bolded part) can happen in a relationship or marriage with an alpha male type of man just as well.
And as a book worm I do like books in which a couple -including the man- does nice things for one another.

 

This book has yet to be published. While writing it, I debated whether or not he should be married since most fictional private investigators both in print and the screen were often single and slept around.

 

Damn Iggy. At least try to come with some new shit to pretend it's not you. :-?

 

That is true.In many crime novels the lead investigator is single and meets someone who they connect with.
As a person who has read literally dozens of crime novels by authors all over the world I do appreciate novels which are out of main stream a little
So your novel sure does sound interesting and refreshing to me!

 

I am hoping and praying that it does get published. The toughest part ws finding my own voice. There are many writers who have succeeded and their works have become best sellers. This is because of their own voice. While in everything, there is nothing new under the sun, originality is important. That and a touch of realism. This work is a novella. i had many influences in my journey to write. But, as wonderful as they are, I still had to use my own voice.

 

Additionally, some of these investigators in print and on screen were divorced, widowed or alcoholic.

 

You are right and you've made your experiences to see it as you do. It is indeed attractive to meet a man that can handle all and everything. It makes life easy, he is perfect. Money is no issue, he looks handsome and is understanding..bla bla bla.
But - these are dreams of teenagers. The reality looks different. And if you've met once a sexy lazy ass, or a narcistic despot- you know how much a normal, supportive family guy can give you..
As I've said, experience..

 

It seems forever since we've heard the musical stylings of Sinitta

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its good to make that distinction unfortunately a lot of people take a long ass time to grow up

 

who?

 

Hush your mouth

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Yes I want a manly man. One that fixes stuff, protects me, and knows how to please his woman in the bedroom. If her wants to do the dishes occasionally, or cook me a meal, then that's lovely, but that's really my job. If he works longer and harder hours than me, then that's just the way I feel it should be. Of course, I don't want a slob who makes loads of mess and then just sits there while I sort it all out, but that's another issue.
If all of that is in place, he will get all the sex he could ever wish for!