>He thinks he is being helpful but he is actually being
>patronizing.
>The conflict arises because his help is not beneficial to
>her.
>
>It gets complex because sometimes the patronizing/chauvinist
>attitude would not cause conflict if the end result was deemed
>beneficial by the recepient.
>
>The good type of chivalrous dude (if there is such a thing) is
>probably one who is equally as gracious and generous to both
>genders.
>
>