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BF and I had a discussion this morning, and after listening to me vent my thoughts about how a particular person is handling a situation, and what I would do differently... My bf said "that is because you are like a dude."
So have you dated someone that acts more like the opposite sex? Why do you think a woman would act like a man? I have my theories.
I think for me, I have always been a tom boy. I hung out more with my Dad than my mom. I have always been able to make friends better with men vs women, so I think I have adopted more of their carefree attitude, then the emotions of the stereotypical woman.
Or it could be because I have mostly been alone for the bulk of my adult years and have had to take on all the responsibility of parenting and home ownership.
BF and I had a discussion this morning, and after listening to me vent my thoughts about how a particular person is handling a situation, and what I would do differently... My bf said "that is because you are like a dude."
So have you dated someone that acts more like the opposite sex? Why do you think a woman would act like a man? I have my theories.
I think for me, I have always been a tom boy. I hung out more with my Dad than my mom. I have always been able to make friends better with men vs women, so I think I have adopted more of their carefree attitude, then the emotions of the stereotypical woman.
Or it could be because I have mostly been alone for the bulk of my adult years and have had to take on all the responsibility of parenting and home ownership.
thats a compliment to you but a slam to emotional womanhood
if you are more logical and less emotional,,,then thats great,, take like a man hehe
these gender stereotypes get ripped to shreds in todays pc world,,,,, it was meant as a comment in jest...leave it there
you must be a keeper thats quite a compliment
gender stereotypes have been around forever..
of course people are going to joke about it...
thats a compliment to you but a slam to emotional womanhood
if you are more logical and less emotional,,,then thats great,, take like a man hehe
these gender stereotypes get ripped to shreds in todays pc world,,,,, it was meant as a comment in jest...leave it there
you must be a keeper thats quite a compliment
gender stereotypes have been around forever..
of course people are going to joke about it...
Thank you. I will take it as a compliment, but I do think it explains why they hire young, cute, flirty women at work and promote them. The higher ups must think of me as a "dude" or the equivalent of the wives they already have at home.
BF and I had a discussion this morning, and after listening to me vent my thoughts about how a particular person is handling a situation, and what I would do differently... My bf said "that is because you are like a dude."
So have you dated someone that acts more like the opposite sex? Why do you think a woman would act like a man? I have my theories.
I think for me, I have always been a tom boy. I hung out more with my Dad than my mom. I have always been able to make friends better with men vs women, so I think I have adopted more of their carefree attitude, then the emotions of the stereotypical woman.
Or it could be because I have mostly been alone for the bulk of my adult years and have had to take on all the responsibility of parenting and home ownership.
I think my reason for acting manly often is that I have an older sister and my parents wanted a boy. So when I came along, I got to do all the boys stuff with my dad.
I often think like a dude, not quite sure where that comes from. I don't think it is learned behavior and it causes issues in relationships.
I just wish I could repair stuff better, but I am a total girl when it comes to that
OP, in my opinion which only affects me I would not take that statement as a compliment.
My Mother raised myself and my Brother alone, kept her house, property, vehicles, etc. and no one ever told her anything
remotely close to *You're a like a DUDE*. She was also Daddy's girl.....
Thank you. I will take it as a compliment, but I do think it explains why they hire young, cute, flirty women at work and promote them. The higher ups must think of me as a "dude" or the equivalent of the wives they already have at home.
you could dress more womenly for work - doesn't mean you are internally changing.
I think my reason for acting manly often is that I have an older sister and my parents wanted a boy. So when I came along, I got to do all the boys stuff with my dad.
I often think like a dude, not quite sure where that comes from. I don't think it is learned behavior and it causes issues in relationships.
I just wish I could repair stuff better, but I am a total girl when it comes to that
What issues do you think it causes?
I can repair things when I want to, but I have needed motivation lately. I have two rooms of wood paneling to rip down. Want to come help? I can teach you how to demo a room.
you could dress more womenly for work - doesn't mean you are internally changing.
I do not find it comfortable to wear a dress or skirt. I literally have anxiety over them. I have hit an all new low on fashion, and probably could use the show "what not to wear."
Like I put on a t-shirt with a big coffee stain and I asked my family if it was really noticeable or could I get away with going to work without changing...
I can repair things when I want to, but I have needed motivation lately. I have two rooms of wood paneling to rip down. Want to come help? I can teach you how to demo a room.
Oh, I can tear down stuff very well. Just not rebuild/fix it!
Some guys want to do manly stuff with their buddies. Not with their gf. They want a girly girl with tons of make up and long nails n stuff who giggle a lot and act all cutie cute. I don't understand why guys like women who talk about celebrities and clothes all day long but apparently, it is appealing to many.
Also, I have to hold back in courtshipping. I would be excellent in it but know it isn't my role..
I do not find it comfortable to wear a dress or skirt. I literally have anxiety over them. I have hit an all new low on fashion, and probably could use the show "what not to wear."
Like I put on a t-shirt with a big coffee stain and I asked my family if it was really noticeable or could I get away with going to work without changing...
If I remember correctly, you are sitting in the receptionist area and receive customers?
For those jobs you need to be very presentable. Preferrably dress/skirt and most of all - CLEAN.
If I was a receptionist, I would probably wear a dress every day. You are representing the company, making a first impression to many and everyone wants to walk in and see something happy, fresh, friendly, and nice to look at.
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