Posted on 04/10/2007 12:24:46 AM PDT by RunningWolf
Around 1980 my Dad showed me a book someone gave him as a crank gift, its title was 'Everything I know about Women' and every page was blank.
I had to laugh because it was so true for me also. I know nothing about 'them' although a few have come into the sphere of my life here and there during my journey into the unknown.
My POV is from the place of a 52 never married bach.
The torment I suffered at the hands of Women is way to intiimate for this forum, but for some reason I still love them (as I kneel down at my mothers grave when she died so young at 42 from cancer)
P!#$% makes you crazy.
Think how crazy the relatively little bit you get makes you. Women are attached.
I hate to be the one to break it to you, Arioch, but I don’t think sisters count on this thread.
;-)
Allegra’s right; we’re sworn to secrecy and we’re all completely different from each other.
As far as any more insights go; that was a good try but you’re on your own, buddy.
BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
:-)
Well, I'm 37 and smart enough NOT to want it all. Imagine the closet space you'd need for that!
I am one of the lucky ones, seriesly, in not wanting it all. I just never bought into that crap. I've got a great husband and wonderful kids. We're not rich but we have everything we need, and we're happy.
Right now, typing this, I am wondering...with all the crap I pulled in my reckless, liberal youth, how did I end up with this life? What did I do to get here? It worked, whatever it was.
I don't see that remark as being Alan Alda (ick!)-like at all.
It's always good to see that there are still plenty of decent men who are secure enough in their own masculinity to be gentlemen.
yup
I was apparently misinformed. I thought it took both sexes.
What is the toilet thing? I moved to NH to get a taste of Payton Place, maybe I should have bought a Summer place in Maine and a Winter place in NH?
Now I will never understand women... :(
Just joshing. I have no problems understanding women. I was just trying to say that it seems a lot of folks on this thread do have problems with women.
I do think that all of the women on this thread would have a VERY hard time dealing with what the Utilizer is really trying to say. That's the reason that he wants to send it privately via freepmail.
According to him though, he has you all figured out. I am not trying to pick a fight with him but I am surprised no one has actually figured out what he is trying to say.
I am not going to tell, nyah nyah nyah nyah. LOL!
Arioch7
Quick note. I don’t agree with him. I find that theory very distasteful. It is partially true but it is manipulative..
I call the the Human plague. The Liberal cattle that swarm all over the country escaping the deslation they have wrought onlt to inflict it upon other native populations.
Because of their relationship, I went too far the other way. I said I would never treat my husband with such a firm hand. However, this caused my husband to be overly spoiled and has taken advantage of my goodness over the years.
I loved just being a mother and wife, I was brought up to believe that is all I would ever be (don't do that to your daughters). I asked very little of my husband with respect to the children and our home. He never changed a diaper or fed them a bottle, I never asked him to, it was my responsibility. He doesn’t do housework, again because I just don’t ask him to. Maybe that is my fault. However, to be fair to him, he has always done all the grocery shopping and miscellaneous shopping, as I hated it. I still do.
When the children were ready for school, I went back to work as a Paralegal. I love my work and he has never asked me to quit. He loves to cook when he has time. He has been struggling with alcoholism for the last 10 years and it has been hard on our marriage. I took my vows of “till death do us part” very seriously and God has given me the strength to hang in there. As we promised, we are growing old together. I can't imagine not being married.
I do not have many women friends because I find most women to be very shallow and unfocused. I'm much more comfortable with men but only because I enjoy men's activities more than activities with women. I hate to shop and now that my children are raised and gone, I enjoy my quiet time with books and politics.
Women are not so complicated, most know how to love to their own detriment. Men take advantage of that point and some never quit dating even after marriage. At least, in my generation of women, I have found most women happy to raise their children and take care of their homes. I must say that the current generation of women, age 25 to 35, my daughter included, thinks quite differently. In many ways, it is all about them and what they want or can acquire. Some will never find happiness with a man if all they want to do is control the relationship, it works both ways.
My brother was 49 before he ever married. My son is 32, and says he won’t get married until he finds a woman like his Mom. He is a romantic and I hope he finds someone kind and gentle as that is his personality. Marriage can be very difficult at times and very joyful at times.
You get out of life what you are willing to put into it. A woman can either be a compliment to you or a real pain in the ass! I have seen both ends of the spectrum. Good luck to you!
I have a hard time believing that a man that looks like you hasn’t been snatched up yet.
I come from a broken family that as luck would have it, most of the kids are in stable,loving marriages.
It is nice to hear things like this and thanks for making my evening a happy one. You almost made me cry ;)
Arioch7
How are ya Bill?
Very good comment from you!
It is a hell of a question. I thought it would be easier to answer! Tough...even for me! Thanks for the compliment!
You nailed it perfectly, and you are welcome.
Funny thread!
But I grew up in a sheltered environment in south Florida.....
Among the alligators!! Lol.
I read clear through and found it funny but also very sad.
Gators, snakes, sharks, barracudas....
You can’t wait until you’re in your 40s or 50s to learn about “relationships” or “what women want”
But what do I know?
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