Don't Marry a Career Woman: The Debate Heats Up

Men's News Daily ^ | September 11, 2006 | Carey Roberts

[Fawn]

THat would be the day.

[JamesP81]

So what if they want to 'challenge' you ? That's a good thing.

No, it isn't. I don't go on dates to engage in some form of emotional and/or intellectual combat with someone. I get enough of that at work.

[vetvetdoug]

My first wife's mother was selfish, self centered and unfaithful. My first wife was the same. My second wife was kind, helpful, respectful and loving. Her mother was nuts. My second wife developed bipolarism that I believe was inherited from her Mother and her life ended as does most truly bipolar individuals. If I ever get married again (at this time even date again) I will take the parents in consideration thoroughly.

[martin_fierro]

Was just trying to get a rise outta xs.

She hasn't responded yet, so she must be dead or something.

[VictoryGal]

Actually, the rebuttal has a point-- this article is great for weeding out the insecure losers. Publish it far and wide and get the man-children off the streets!

Those that are man enough to take on a woman with smarts, wit, and spirit will win out. The losers can have the gold-digging clingers. Ain't karma a wonderful thing! :-)

[Dems_R_Losers]

And how about the women with IQs of 140 who have master's degrees and want to do something more intellectually stimulating than housekeeping? Some men actually like being married to women who can carry on an intelligent conversation, commiserate with their office battles and work stress, and earn money so they can drive that hot car and play golf every weekend.

[JamesP81]

I'd like to find a man that's willing to take on the responsibilty of being the sole breadwinner. Not many guys my age (early 30s) seem to be up to the challenge or willing to take it on.

I'm in my mid-20s and I'm perfectly willing to just that. Problem is, I haven't been out of school long enough to be making enough money just yet. The ladies will probably have to wait. My present salary is *very* meager, and that's just for me.

[Constantine XIII]

Then he ought've followed his own advice, lol.

[Gordongekko909]

That's what I keep hearing. I figure I'll end up married sooner or later.

[Atlas Sneezed]

I'm 61 and my wife is 53.

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That is a good age difference for many couples.

[RobRoy]

It is not polite to make fun of people with dementia. :(

;)

[HitmanLV]

But when a male columnist dispenses relationship advice for men, that appears to be strictly verboten — at least according to the Shrieking Sisters of Silliness who cut loose on Mr. Noer.

There's truth here. Women have a remarkable support network that validates their opinions and even their whims. Women have friends, tv programs, daytime talk shows, womens magazines, etc that validate their mandate. Men don't have nearly as strong a support network.

[JamesP81]

Until that inequality is worked out look for guys to point out that fact and ignore the exceptions.

And for good reason.

[najida]

Head to the bedroom and get ready for me, and I won't put up with any of this "I'm Tired!" crap either ;)

[GOP Poet]

It’s no secret that the most rewarding parts of a person’s life revolve around relationships with spouses, children, and other family. So why are career women driven to dismember those connections that give the most meaning to their lives?

In my opinion I think the true devastation is what happens to the children, spouses and extended families of career women. It is true, wives/Mothers that have poorer large families do many times have to work right alongside their husbands, but these woman would give anything to stay at home and be with their children and tend to the house etc.

Where I think things get really crazy is for women and families who are already living in the 1% or even upper middle class economic bracket. The children are shuttled off to the nanny and day care and even thrown back at the husband (who is also working at a high level job) to care for them.

I think these women are the most selfish women I know and they are always libs, usually rabid.

I used to say and sometimes still do that the husband chose that person so they made their bed--live in it. Yet, the children did not choose that Mother, sadly and also the women many times misrepresent themselves when they are dating and when it comes time to be a wife and Mother they revert to their selfish feminist brain and run full speed ahead into the work environment. It is harder dealing with the unpredictability and complexity at home.

Thus I see these women as not just poor choices for mates and Mothers, but also think they are scaredy cat babies themselves to use a childhood phrase :-). JMO

[Atlas Sneezed]

LOL!

[Graybeard58]

It is not polite to make fun of people with dementia. :(

I'm blessed with a pornographic memory myself.

[kellynch]

I didn't post the story! As for keeping a clean house, I don't, and I freely admit it. But then, I'm a career woman by necessity -- I'm single and don't want to be a ward of the state.

[Paloma_55]

If SHE is unhappy, I will be unhappy.

Not quite sure how that works, but it has something to do with my a55 being chewed unmercifully when she is not happy.

[Gordongekko909]

::shrugs:: 'kay. Then you will never know this technique's effectiveness. Its effectiveness is, umm...

...effective.