Careful what you say!
We know this woman takes names
and she sure kicks ass . . .
Posted on 10/13/2005 7:02:45 AM PDT by Eurotwit
And what does she supposes causes that "failure of nerve"? Could it be feminism leads to sexually liberated women leads to men who live in an arrested adolescent stage until their 60's leading to lonely, angry women in their 30's who finally want to commit but can't?
Naah, gotta be something else.
It is infinitely better not to be married at all than to be married to a harpy.
She's right on several points. Too many men are just not interested in getting married today until later in life. Most of us haven't matured enough yet to truly appreciate the job of being husbands and fathers so we wait and pursue more self indulgent pleasures and pursuits. It is better to do it later in life after you have developed some sense of responsibility as well as self.
Modern women don't help themselves by being loose and acting like men with respect to disposable relationships and thinking that they can wait forever.
She's caught between a rock and a hard place. If a woman wants kids she should be looking to procreate with the right sort of man, not a 30 something adolescent. Too many men are still committed to that sort of lifestyle though.
Every woman I know who is faced with fertility problems didn't "put off having children" for careers or anything else. It wasn't until later in life that they finally married and found someone who wanted to be a father.
That's what adoption agencies are for. There's plenty of kids out there who need a good home.
I do all mine and some of the kids'.
I also get extra credit because my MiL recently caught me ironing some of my wife's clothes, and almost had a heart attack from the shock. :-) (Well, extra credit for the ironing, not for the near-coronary ... my MiL's a nice lady ... oh never mind!! ;-))
Wow, what venom ... this is a really nice cross-section of angry, kneejerk responses we have going here.
I agree that the best relationships are those that came out of situations when no relationship was expected. Like here at FR, and in other like forums, common interest groups etc. So when things happen to folks like Petronski/Cyborg & HairoftheDog/Ecurbh, the kid in me that believes in fairy tales is thrilled!
The adult in me is amazed. ;)
PS,
I think it's more life in general that has made me the twisted cynic that I am.
Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures?
Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You know which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress-$5000..Tuxrental- $100.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood - all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
Your belly usually hides your big hips.
One wallet and one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on Dec 24 in 25 minutes.
Is it really any wonder men are happier?
I'm stuned.
YOU! are extremely wise!
Here's to FReeper matches.
And to having good conservative children from them.
That happens, too, unfortunately.
Don't get married.
See,
My Two Continent idea isn't that off the wall!
Careful what you say!
We know this woman takes names
and she sure kicks ass . . .
As I read the comments, I was amazed at the responses. I don't blame women for not wanting to end up as single mothers because the man in their life is not willing to stick around to be a father to the children! Aren't some of the same people condemning the writer people who also condemn single/divorced mothers? How responsibile is it to have a child knowing there is a low probability that the father will stick around long.
I am watching my own son's generation as they go from relationship to relationship with no thought of long-term commitment. I just saw a study yesterday that said the average age of marriage is increasing - to over 30 in some areas. This is an issue. Women have to focus on their careers if there is no one to provide for them.
Even though I had a "provider", I have stayed current with my career "just in case" - especially since he showed no real interest in the children once we had them. Plus, I enjoyed my career. Fortunately, since I had my own business, I was able to be there to take the kids to school and to pick them up afterwards and be there for them. I am happy with most of the choices I made, but I think I was very lucky.
LOL!!!
Those of us with teenage children are working on matches :-). The 2008 Inaugural Ball (George Allen and J.C. Watts?) should be a great opportunity!
Someone please buy this woman a clue? Please? ;)
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