02 Jun 12
Originally posted by kevcvs57KEV, please quote responsibly which means not to rip a partial phrase of a sentence out of context:
Hard to disagree with most of this list, other than it seems a bit patriarchal in places, but this is an odd description of 'friend'...
"Note: What Women Don't Want is an immature boy who's absent whenever needed; who demands being waited on hand and foot; who is bent on being a 'friend'..."
".... who is bent on being a 'friend' rather than a leadership role model father to the children..."
Thank you.
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02 Jun 12
Originally posted by lolofIn contemporary USA Culture things are such that both parents hold down jobs to meet the family's financial obligations. This often entails the father
There are many things that I don't require of him:
He doesn't have to love my family - I would hope that he would tolerate them though.
He doesn't have to love my cooking, or be a good cook himself - we'll get along.
He could stick to traditions, even if I don't - I wouldn't mind. I might even appreciate it.
We don't always have to agree, I find it ...[text shortened]... that I find less important but those that I listed would make an interesting man I think. 🙂
and mother working split shift schedules in the workplace, so that one can run the household, preparing meals, do the laundry, care for the children.
-gb
02 Jun 12
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYes, but I don't intend to be a parent again so there will be no problem in finding time to do what is necessary in the home. If I share household again with somebody, we will have sufficient time and money to make life enjoyable.
In contemporary USA Culture things are such that both parents hold down jobs to meet the family's financial obligations. This often entails the father
and mother working split shift schedules in the workplace, so that one can run the household, preparing meals, do the laundry, care for the children.
-gb
I hope I haven't misunderstood you.
02 Jun 12
Originally posted by lolofWe're good. My bad... I see now that you too were commenting about parents still young enough to be bringing up children. -gb
Yes, but I don't intend to be a parent again so there will be no problem in finding time to do what is necessary in the home. If I share household again with somebody, we will have sufficient time and money to make life enjoyable.
I hope I haven't misunderstood you.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGB I did quote responsibly maybe you should look again you will see that the section I quoted was self contradictory.
KEV, please quote responsibly which means not to rip a partial phrase of a sentence out of context:
".... who is bent on being a [b]'friend' rather than a leadership role model father to the children..."
Thank you.
.[/b]
Perhaps I have misunderstood but it seems to me you have now mis-quoted your own post to make me look in error. But no matter even in the context of the overall post you cannot have your cake and eat it bob.
Why do you actively invite comment and then accuse a fellow poster of being dis-honest when the most likely explanation is simple breakdown in communication.
02 Jun 12
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI think I might have caused some misunderstanding anyway - I haven't been talking about children at all. I have a family - grown-up children and grandchildren and I would of course be happy if all of us could get along. But in case I meet a new man, I don't expect him to care for my family as much as I do. It would be nice though if there was a mutual acceptance, and I think there very well could be. I don't think I should take up any more space in this thread - it is interesting though. 🙂
We're good. My bad... I see now that you too were commenting about parents still young enough to be bringing up children. -gb
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02 Jun 12
Originally posted by Shallow BlueDon't forget it's what pompous bastard GB thinks women want. Which is not what women truly want.
Do women really want triteness and stale, politically correct homilies?
I mean, real women? I'm sure Oprah does, but real women?
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02 Jun 12
Originally posted by KeggeWell, yeah, but... has he ever met one? To speak to, that is? Because none of the women I've met (and that includes, goodness knows, even the saleswomen at my favoured shops) are quite that platitudinous. Not a single one.
Don't forget it's what pompous bastard GB thinks women want. Which is not what women truly want.
Richard
02 Jun 12
Originally posted by kevcvs57Apparently enlightenment still comes a little at a time. Please read the phrase again. The only reference is the couple's children.
GB I did quote responsibly maybe you should look again you will see that the section I quoted was self contradictory.
Perhaps I have misunderstood but it seems to me you have now mis-quoted your own post to make me look in error. But no matter even in the context of the overall post you cannot have your cake and eat it bob.
Why do you actively invite ...[text shortened]... oster of being dis-honest when the most likely explanation is simple breakdown in communication.
02 Jun 12
Originally posted by lolofIs lolof looking?
I think I might have caused some misunderstanding anyway - I haven't been talking about children at all. I have a family - grown-up children and grandchildren and I would of course be happy if all of us could get along. But in case I meet a new man, I don't expect him to care for my family as much as I do. It would be nice though if there was a mutual ac ...[text shortened]... d be. I don't think I should take up any more space in this thread - it is interesting though. 🙂
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