Most masculine folks and boys were like puppies: simple, steadfast companions. Pups and boys don’t need a lot of explanation. You fed them, pet them, took them on walks and threw tennis balls, and they’d stay by your side. Predictable, slobbery, cause and effect relationships. Most femmes and girls were like kittens: unpredictable, with equal capacity for violence and terror as for love and tenderness. Winning the trust of a kitten was tenuous but rewarding. And just like with cats, girls could offer a quick swipe of claws under the alluring pretense of soft fur and whiskers.
obsessed wit this analogy
