Gender Divide...Splitting up into same-sex groups (female, friends, love)
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This sounds really bizarre. Our families never segregate by gender, neither do any instances in my social life. Your guys' families have some weird values.
I was really surprised that my older son and his wife and friends split-up into same-sex groups whenever they can at their parties...They are all "yuppies" who work in the entertainment industry in So. CA...At times everyone mingles...but at other times they split-up and seem far more at-home and happy with their own "kind." This seems weird to me because my son grew up talking to everyone but I guess he entered a new culture where the rules and protocol are a bit different.
Furthermore, I would like to add us guys can hear you women laughing hysterically from the other room. Sometimes even outside in the garage. What are you laughing at, us?LMAO.........
I usually sat with the guys too, because a lot of the women at these parties in this part of the country (no matter if it was family or friends) made the conversations soley about being a mom and having kids, so I was told quite frequently,"This is a conversation only for moms." So many times I left my own gender alone at these parties and went back and sat with my husband/or boyfriend and the rest of his buddies.
I usually sat with the guys too, because a lot of the women at these parties in this part of the country (no matter if it was family or friends) made the conversations soley about being a mom and having kids, so I was told quite frequently,"This is a conversation only for moms." So many times I left my own gender alone at these parties and went back and sat with my husband/or boyfriend and the rest of his buddies.
This I have definitely experienced. The moms go off to talk about mom stuff and the childless of both genders and the dads stay in a separate group.
I don't do well when I am expected to limit my conversation to "mom" or "grandma" stuff...or redecorating or remodeling...or talk about diets or what I watched on TV last night etc...My husband hates being stuck in "all-male" groups where the conversation is limited to talk about sports or jobs... or cars or power tools...or maybe stocks and retirement accounts etc...
Just go with it. Since it's not your usual habit consider it broadening your horizons and take advantage of the family time with the ladies and hear their stories etc. Some of the older generation may be more open and sharing than they would be in "mixed" company. It's not like you have to live that way forever or anything.
Just go with it. Since it's not your usual habit consider it broadening your horizons and take advantage of the family time with the ladies and hear their stories etc. Some of the older generation may be more open and sharing than they would be in "mixed" company. It's not like you have to live that way forever or anything.
I did enjoy spending time alone with my Mom and Aunt and Grandma when they were still here...They weren't exactly typical women tho...They were tough and strong and macho and even "salty."....I loved hearing all of their tales and stories and they could be really witty and funny too....I'm sure that they considered me a sissy for the longest time because I was more soft-spoken and reserved than they were....It took me a long time to measure up and earn a few stripes with the women in my family...They definitely gave the men in our family a run for their money...Nobody was a shrinking violet....Sure do miss them. Wish they were still here with me...
My family functions: our immediate family sticks together because no one really likes us and we dont really like anyone else oh well. So its all genders together there. When its just my immediate family, we sorta split up into same sex groups but only for cooking, after that we all mingle.
His family functions: They're different, it's a bigger family and everyone separates by age.
With friends: When we do spilt up by gender it's awkward for me. I don't know what to talk about and I'd rather be with the guys. I dont really consider myself tomboyish, I'm just not..high maintenance I guess and I'm just more confortable with guys. *shrug*
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oh well. So its all genders together there. When its just my immediate family, we sorta split up into same sex groups but only for cooking, after that we all mingle.
