Did you know that, according to research, between a quarter and a third of women have been beaten by an intimate partner. And considering the fact that most domestic abuse is never reported or even spoken about, the statistics are probably a lot worse than that. So where are all these men? Who are these people that feel that the only way to assert their masculinity is to be dominant over women, and do this by disrespecting and damaging the women they are supposed to love the most?

Thinking about these horrific facts I couldnt help but feel totally lucky, because as far back as I can remember I have only ever been surrounded by respectful, protective and supportive men.

Im sure a lot of people remember the rape awareness advert with Charlize Theron, where she says that there aren't a lot of real men in South Africa. When you look at the statistics you cant help but agree. But I also find it sad that the males that get the most attention, the ones that are the most talked about, are the ones who beat, abuse and rape, the ones who are not men at all.

So I would like to thank all the men in my life. The men who respect me, care for me and love me. In order to stamp out the rotten males we have to stand up for and be supportive of the ones that are fantastic. So thanks, ur the bomb!