Woman in power is powerless when it comes to meeting men

http://www.mcall.com/ ^ | September 17, 2005 | Amy Alkon

[papertyger]

Oddly enough, for the sex that is understood to be able to say 'no' they are strangely unable to accept when they are on the receiving end of it, no matter now innocuously put.

You have summed up, in pedestrian terms, my contention that "A husband cannot lead a wife that refuses to follow."

[marajade]

You understand. And are the only one in this thread who does. I commend you.

[apackof2]

"Twelve O'Clock High" was a good show too but way after Palladin

[papertyger]

Well you can do a lot more with a million bucks rather than fifty.

Well that's certainly true, but it doesn't get to the point of the story, now does it?

[HitmanLV]

She is very persistant however, and I just do not want to be labled a 'Heartless SOB' by anyone

Amigio, I've been called a lot worse than 'Heartless SOB!' Us Heartless SOBs are lots of fun to hang around with! ;-)

[SpringheelJack]

I don't know crap about me Jack. Who are you to judge me and my marriage.

I didn't judge you or your marriage. I looked at your comments, and they're not very ambiguous.

[fqued]

I knew that--I was just playing around. putting a little levity in this thread.

[Utilizer]

Please point out specifically where I used the word 'baby' or 'babies' in any previous post on this thread.

You specifically stated that your choice to marry was made with the consideration of how much money a month your spouse was capable of providing. Would you be as understanding if the reverse were true and you knew YOU were being evaluated in such a manner? Or, how about finding out that you were selected for what physical attributes you were capable of proffering in exchange for the wedding vows? Plus NO income is guaranteed, so yes I believe that such a blatently mercenary consideration is a firm indicator that such a one remaining in the relationship will always be a conditional situation and not considered to be the traditional long-run affair should the expected financial rewards diminish over time.

[marajade]

What point? How much sex is worth?

[marajade]

Are you still single?

[apackof2]

putting a little levity in this thread.

Oh good, I've tried that myself a couple of times but some people are so determined to be self important than they can't let go and lighten up!

[marajade]

"Or, how about finding out that you were selected for what physical attributes you were capable of proffering in exchange for the wedding vows?"

Well that maybe something you consider. But my husband got to know me for who I was and my heart and that was what he fell in love with.

[fqued]

I'm beginning to think that you are refusing to understand what she is saying. Please see my post #1034. It's really quite simple.

The funny thing is that my wife agreed to marry me when I was unemployed.

[papertyger]

Why would I wish to pursue a path with an unreachable destination?

GMTA. I told my wife, many moons ago, "don't expect me to participate in a game (contest of wills) I can't win, because you get to change the rules."

Bless her lovely heart, she abides by it.

[Utilizer]

Well you can do a lot more with a million bucks rather than fifty.

I knew I bloody well had you figured from the start. Finances for you are not _A_ consideration they are _THE_ overriding consideration.

[Utilizer]

Spot on; thanks mate.

[marajade]

You don't have anything about me figured out Bub!

[fqued]

"Well you can do a lot more with a million bucks rather than fifty."
"I knew I bloody well had you figured from the start. Finances for you are not "A" consideration they are "THE" overriding consideration."

darn it, that was supposed to be frivolous. I'm a guy, and even I could see that.

[Utilizer]

Palladin did nothing for Me. I enjoyed "Have Gun, Will Travel" and "The Rifleman" more.