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This one works both ways, I think. Women have periods - that, in and of itself, is pretty rough. And I do think it's still somewhat easier for men in most careers, largely because we tend to be taken more seriously. That's changing, though.
On the other hand, I think women have it much easier socially. People give young, attractive women massive amounts of slack. They have much more latitude in terms of gender stereotypes (at least amongst my generation), they don't have to really try to get dates, they're more likely to be forgiven if they screw up.
That said, I'm sure being a woman comes with other challenges that I don't quite understand, so I'll call it a wash. Just know that being a man isn't exactly a walk in the park, either.
Men have it waaay easier than women. Because they don't get emotionally invested in anything besides their penis, women who want relationships are pretty much at their mercy. (Unless one swears off dating.)
See, this is actually a problem for men. No, really! There's this sort of pop-psychology assumption that men are generally sex-crazed, dirty, overgrown boys who care about little aside from watching football and chasing tail (this is why I hate men's magazines). It has a small kernel of truth, and most people know it's an exaggeration, but it's still there - and it's a real problem for those of us who aren't like that. Women start with the assumption that we are like that, more or less, instead of giving us the benefit of the doubt. Actually, I'd say part of the reason I have difficulty approaching women is that I don't want to be seen as one of "those guys" who goes around hitting on women like some arrogant jerk. I'm sure I don't come off that way, and I bet a lot of that is in my head, but nevertheless....I just find that idea kind of bothersome.
OK, end rant. But have a little faith in men, will ya?
Is that right...?! It might be true for you, but my looks certainly don't put food on my table! Based on what I've learned later in life they SHOULD HAVE, but that's another story...
You can't tantalize us like that without putting up your real profile pic.
See, this is actually a problem for men. No, really! There's this sort of pop-psychology assumption that men are generally sex-crazed, dirty, overgrown boys who care about little aside from watching football and chasing tail (this is why I hate men's magazines). It has a small kernel of truth, and most people know it's an exaggeration, but it's still there - and it's a real problem for those of us who aren't like that. Women start with the assumption that we are like that, more or less, instead of giving us the benefit of the doubt. Actually, I'd say part of the reason I have difficulty approaching women is that I don't want to be seen as one of "those guys" who goes around hitting on women like some arrogant jerk. I'm sure I don't come off that way, and I bet a lot of that is in my head, but nevertheless....I just find that idea kind of bothersome.
OK, end rant. But have a little faith in men, will ya?
See, this is actually a problem for men. No, really! There's this sort of pop-psychology assumption that men are generally sex-crazed, dirty, overgrown boys who care about little aside from watching football and chasing tail (this is why I hate men's magazines). It has a small kernel of truth, and most people know it's an exaggeration, but it's still there - and it's a real problem for those of us who aren't like that. Women start with the assumption that we are like that, more or less, instead of giving us the benefit of the doubt. Actually, I'd say part of the reason I have difficulty approaching women is that I don't want to be seen as one of "those guys" who goes around hitting on women like some arrogant jerk. I'm sure I don't come off that way, and I bet a lot of that is in my head, but nevertheless....I just find that idea kind of bothersome.
OK, end rant. But have a little faith in men, will ya?
I have great faith in men...if they don't get sex, they won't stay. If they have to pay for dating, they won't date (this is actually a new one). When men in general stop behaving as though free, emotion-less sex is all they are after, I'll stop thinking that's all they're after.
Physically, I'm sure it's easier to be a man. No hormone surges, pushing out babies, breastfeeding those babies, having a period each month, etc.
Otherwise, I have no idea. I think it's pretty easy to be me (I'm a woman), for the most part. DH is the one who goes out and busts his butt for 50 hours per week in the cold while I play with my kids in my warm house, cook, and keep the place clean. He handles the finances, but I worry more about the kids and their health/safety. I guess it mostly evens out.
... Men don't have to deal with periods, bloating, mood swings, pregnancy and post partum depression.
The hell we don't!
I'd guess it's pretty even, but if I had to pick, I'd say men have it a little easier. When I was a kid I used to think it was even because women gave birth and men went to war. Now that there's no military draft in the U.S., men don't have to go to war any more than women do.
We also don't have to carry that chip on our shoulders that all women are pigs.
I have great faith in men...if they don't get sex, they won't stay. If they have to pay for dating, they won't date (this is actually a new one). When men in general stop behaving as though free, emotion-less sex is all they are after, I'll stop thinking that's all they're after.
OK, fair enough . I do wonder about the timeframes you're referring to, but I suppose that's kind of off-topic, so...on with it!
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It might be true for you, but my looks certainly don't put food on my table! Based on what I've learned later in life they SHOULD HAVE, but that's another story...
. I do wonder about the timeframes you're referring to, but I suppose that's kind of off-topic, so...on with it!
