Interesting viewpoint, full of deep thought. With any narrative, the reader can filter information and theories to their own tastes. Robert Jordan was a man writing his internal version of male-female dynamics, as was his due as the writer. And I believe the surrender requirement is difficult for many readers. I also have my own theory. Anger is Surrendering. Personally, I have always tried my hardest to constrain myself, my words, my thoughts, but especially my anger. However at times the only thing I could do was let myself get angry. It wasn't something