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I grew up in an old fashioned household. I was taught to be the provider at home. I am financially independent, but I love the idea of being the housewife.
Would you prefer to be with someone who knows his/her way around the household? Or does it even matter?
I grew up in an old fashioned household. I was taught to be the provider at home. I am financially independent, but I love the idea of being the housewife.
Would you prefer to be with someone who knows his/her way around the household? Or does it even matter?
It doesn't matter to me. I heard and absorbed all my Mother's b|tching over the years and resolved to be able to fend for myself. At one time, I thought that women would actually appreciate this, but I guess that its only after they marry Mr. Right and find that he still needs a Mother to clean up after him, that they consider their folly.
The only evidence I've ever seen that women even consider this before marriage is when they find a single guy who needs their help, feel needed as a result and move right in to alleviate his distress. Seems silly to me but I've known a number of guys who had a girlfriend just for cooking, cleaning and laundry. Is this auditioning for a role in his life?
I love being the housewife and taking care of my family while my DH is out making money so he can take care of us. It is hard for me to want to go back to work this summer but I need atleast 2 hours to myself and a date with my DH once a month to keep the romance alive!
my concept of a domesticated partner is a non feral cat.
second choice is my beta
taffy my neighbors cat comes over 2 times a day for a saucer
of evap milk.
domesticated partner on loan.
I am sure if women acted their role the divorce rate would be substantially lower and more men would be willing to get married.
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It doesn't matter to me. I heard and absorbed all my Mother's b|tching over the years and resolved to be able to fend for myself. At one time, I thought that women would actually appreciate this, but I guess that its only after they marry Mr. Right and find that he still needs a Mother to clean up after him, that they consider their folly.
lol so true. I found the same thing out as well. Everything mom said about women and how to treat them was well, very wrong. Women don't appreciate it (even though they always say they want to be with nice a guy etc etc.). It doesn't work. You get stepped on, used and abused. I make all the rules now. You want to go out to eat? Sorry, nope we aren't doing that. You want to go to the movies? Sorry, nope not doing that. It is only drinking and then straight to the bed room. My way or the highway. Confidence, leadership, successful that is what women want.
I grew up in an old fashioned household. I was taught to be the provider at home. I am financially independent, but I love the idea of being the housewife.
Would you prefer to be with someone who knows his/her way around the household? Or does it even matter?
I was a stay at home mom, by design from the time of our engagement, for 16 years, and have only ever worked during school hours since I started working 10 years ago. The important thing in any marriage is for the couple to be in complete agreement/understanding about their priorities, needs and desires. You can call me old-fashioned too, but I love taking care of my guy and my family AND having my guy take care of me
I would like my wife to be more domesticated. She is the breadwinner of the household. We have no kids. She works alot.
Doesn't cook. Cleans a little. She would hire a cleaning person if I agreed.
My wife also grew up in an old fashioned household. Her mother did everything for her husband. I think my wife saw that and said to herself, "I'm not going to be anyones maid".
She doesn't do too much for me. I fend for myself.
I am sure if women acted their role the divorce rate would be substantially lower and more men would be willing to get married.
lol so true. I found the same thing out as well. Everything mom said about women and how to treat them was well, very wrong. Women don't appreciate it (even though they always say they want to be with nice a guy etc etc.). It doesn't work. You get stepped on, used and abused. I make all the rules now. You want to go out to eat? Sorry, nope we aren't doing that. You want to go to the movies? Sorry, nope not doing that. It is only drinking and then straight to the bed room. My way or the highway. Confidence, leadership, successful that is what women want.
It appears your wife has done a most excellant job of letting you think that youre the boss. Thats the the sign of a good woman!
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