Does Mr. Darcy Really Exist?

Mr. Darcy.  This one name is synonymous with male perfection.  What is it that makes women swoon at just hearing this man’s name?  Maybe it’s the rockin’ sideburns or maybe it’s the Regency period manners.  Either way, Jane Austen probably never knew that one of her most famous literary characters would still capture the female heart hundreds of years after she created him. 

                It’s not that I dream of Mr. Darcy every night, although, that wouldn’t be a painful fate; I just appreciate a good sexy man with “gentlemen-like” manners…what lady wouldn’t?  But just as my title asks, does such a man exist today?  Did he ever exist? 

                To answer this world-changing quandary, let’s take a look at some basic facts and do some comparing.

Scenario One:                                                                                                   

Modern Man:  Long loud obnoxious fart followed with either a self-pleased smile or “There must have been an elephant under my chair.”

Mr. Darcy:  Would have rather had his sideburns shaved off than fart in the presence of a lady.

Scenario Two:

Modern Man:  As a woman walks in the room the modern man remains sitting and manages one of the following:  a curt head incline, full body scan, or a Joey-esque “How you doing?”

Mr. Darcy:  As a lady walked in the room, Mr. Darcy immediately stood, made eye contact, and bowed. 

Scenario Three:

Modern Man:  Finds a woman attractive and does anything and everything in his power to seduce this woman and create a physical relationship.

Mr. Darcy:  After finding the woman he loved, he did anything and everything in his power to court her properly, proving to her that he loved her for her, not necessarily her other assets. 

                Some might think I’m being too severe on the male sex.  You’d be right.  At what point did men think that women no longer needed to be treated like ladies?  Maybe it’s our fault, ladies.  Maybe, in the process of equal opportunities (of which I’m in total agreement) we lost ourselves.  Men are too frightened anymore to hold the door open or act in other chivalrous ways for fear of being reprimanded.  So, women, lighten up, and let your husband or fiancée treat you like the lady you are.  And just maybe, if you treat him like HE is your Mr. Darcy, your marriage or relationship just might hit new heights.  Who knows, you might start wearing the empire-waist dress!  And, really, every woman wants to see their man in tights!!!

                For you men, don’t just sit here reading!  Go find your woman, and treat her like the lady you know she is.  Magical things just might happen!