Women Can Really Be Weird
Women Who Fall in Love with Prisoners and Ex-Cons
I am writing about this after hearing the news that a female juror in the Scott Peterson case is now his pen pal. Supposedly her therapist (apparently she needed one after the trial) advised her to write Scott Peterson. The article alluded that the therapist "didn't think she would actually mail it " but she did anyway and thus, they have become pen-friends. I wonder though about what sort of friendship between her and Scott Peterson could be, after all, wasn't she one of those who sentenced him to death? Now, she is singing a different tune, but alas, too late. Or maybe she was out of tune when she agreed with the rest to sentence this "charming man" to death.
This makes me furthur wonder why women fall for prisoners, ex-cons and the types of men that their mothers would vehemently disapprove of. Perhaps, it's a complex! THe Robin hood complex. Men who are in prison or have criminal records are naturally more dependent on the woman to do things for them like when they need more stock of cigarettes or their favorite chocolate and I guess that gives women a greater sense of self-importance. Is it in the so-called nurturing instinct of women to want to cuddle and "smother" their men even if they are criminals or ex-cons? Or is it a subconscious need to "rebel" from conventional norms which has been repressed? I have no idea.
I would really want to think that women are attracted to these kind of men because they are reformers at heart and are Christian optimists. But we all know that isn't true. And if it were, I would think that sending a card or a letter once a month would suffice, but real personal involvement in the life of a criminal or an ex-con seems to be something bizarre- like a death wish.
Women can surely be weird.
Published by Diane Cross
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Post a CommentMy fiance is currently incarcerated for smoking pot. He's doing a one year stretch. He was in prison before for 7 years for a crime I would have committed too if I had been in his shoes. I was with him during the beginning of those years but he thought he was holding me bacck from having a life so we seperated. After three failed marriages, we are back together like we should have been all along. He is the only man inmy life (besides my dad) who has not beat me or mentally abused me. He stands up for his family and is the most loyal and trustworthy man I have ever met. My ex husband was arrested three times for giving me black eyes and busted lips, yet he never went to prison. Isn't that messed up? You have to look beyond the crime, at the circumstances. Not to mention the justice system is far from flawless. People admit to crimes all the time because they are afraid of going to prison for years upon years. Take everything into account not just one aspect of a situation. In this, and
James has clearly spent some time inside with some big manly men. AS far as being manly, I always look to see what law was broken. For example, being arrested for exercising 2nd amendment rights is manly. Getting arrested for being unable to control your "manly" sex drive and raping someone is unmanly.
Real Men have at least once in their lifetime been to prison. Only drones that live a closeted sheep-like existence have never been to jail. Women love men who have been to prison because it shows character, especially those that went to prison for financial related crimes. A man that lets nothing stop him to get what he wants, is a very masculine very manly trait that beautiful women love to see in a real man. Not to mention, men that have been to prison are more well rounded then men that have not. They have seen the dark side of the world not just to dogmatic view of the so-called fake good side. Men that have been to prison generally have a higher sex drive and there are more straight men in prison percentage wise then in the outside, so the chances are when dating an ex-con he is not a closeted bisexual like these wimps are on the outside. Prison guys generally have more testosterone another very manly characteristic. Plainly put nobody wants just a regular shmuck when they can ha
I began a penpal relationship with a man approximately four years ago. That person turned out to be my best friend. He has never tried to "con" me, nor has he done anything that would be considered hurtful towards myself or my family. We have always been there for one another. I went out on a limb and picked this person out of a penpal page that I received from an anonymous person in the mail. So what, he has made a mistake. His punishment was to serve the time for that mistake. Was I desperate when I chose to write him? No. I just wanted to venture out and get to know someone whom many probably don't know or don't want to know about. I looked beyond the surface and found one very caring, loving person who needed a friend. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Instead of letting these people get out and basically be outcasts in society, why not try and help them fit in? How would you feel if you were in their shoes? Would we recognize them on the street as an "inmate"?
I decided to write to an inmate when a friend was arrested an put in jail. Nice guy, smart, funny, kind, but wanted to make some $$ selling pot and he got caught. I wondered how many other nice, smart, funny, and kind guys there might be in prisons and jails. Found a penpal site, picked a guy who seemed decent and mature, and wrote. We've been corresponding now for 6 months and it's one of the greatest experiences I've ever had, and he's thoroughly enjoying it too. Contrary to the country club image many people on the outside seem to have of prison life, it's harsh, cold, and often dangerous behind prison walls. Some inmates have no contact with people outside of prison. Some go in as teens and won't get out until the 40's or later ... or never. For those who will eventually get out, isn't it a good thing that decent, caring people on the outside are in contact with them ? Btw, I have 2 MS degrees in the hard sciences and a great career. I live in a major US city, own
I am a young confident educated woman who writes prison penpals. I started because I love writing letters. Writing is my passion. I write to prisoners who were convicted at young ages of something careless...(such as a DUI... where they actually killed someone driving)... I see those crimes as being lesser than the malicious ones who murder and rape out of cold blood.... Anyways, I don't build friendships with people who are evil... only those who deserve second chances and aren't going to be locked up for life.
You are so right. Seems that the 1 to 4 ratio inn favor of men have affected the "quality control" men. Now, even ex-cons are "ok". Add those men who decided to being gay .... maybe if there's no more good me left, I'd choose to be a lesbian? whadya think? Great article!
my daughter is like that too, she bring shome these guys who don't take baths with long hair! you are so right!
This is a very interesting piece, I personally have never thought about women being attracted to the "Bad Guys" but as i think now, it is very true, and very interesting...