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The quote suggests that some women criticize men as immature when those men are unwilling to make a commitment. It frames the accusation as a common reaction to reluctance about committing. The wording also hints at a skeptical or ironic view of that criticism.
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Originally said in English.
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About Julie Burchill
English writer and novelist
Julie Burchill is an English writer and novelist. She began as a staff writer at the New Musical Express at 17, and later wrote for newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Guardian. She is known for writing in a sharply outspoken style, which has at times drawn criticism and legal action. Her 2004 novel Sugar Rush was adapted for television.
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