Everyone thinks that the equality issue is over and done with, but you know what guys, women are still out there fighting the fight because it isn't over at all. Everything still needs to change dramatically, the way in which children are taught to fulfill the role they are born into is as it always was. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/oct/13/shocking-lack-women-directors-ftse Here's a link ref Women on Director Boards it's a little out of date as we now have a european thing saying that by 2020 over 40% of people on these boards should be women or face the Brussels wrath. Apparently the US has an even bigger problem with their ratios of women on boards and it's akin to an old episode of Dallas lol It's a man's world= Fact! Fact = also is that my life is now insured for much more than my Partners, we both recognise that if I were to die young he would be in a much harder position than myself, where I could just about cope, my work means I can bend it to fit, his he would not. If we are thinking in a financial sense the work I do inside and outside the house is worth alot more than he earns. Therefore he'd either have to get another woman quick (he doesn't have family around) or he would need to foot the bill.
What control do "men" have over your pay? Fact my ass lol. Well it must feel good to be so invaluable.
Men keep the keys to the castle fool and guard them as well as an Irish slum child guards it meal! Invaluable, you said it! By the way, I was laughing my arse off when I read you already have the girlfriend cleaning and doing laundry, buying you walnuts and flip flops. I wonder if the shoe was on the other foot you'd do the same, be as thoughtful, I'm sure you'll say blah blah yeah I would, but we'll never really know will we. And I only addressed you now because you quoted my post, so if you don't like what I said tough titty.
I don't hold the keys to anything and if you think those that do are giving me any preferential treatment im sorry but that ain't happening. As for my gf I don't have her doing anything. She's her own woman with her own place she does stuff for me of her own choosing without me requesting anything. Sorry to burst your bubble but not all women are coerced into doing things for the men they love. I could list things I do for her but I know it doesn't matter because your opinion is colored with what you want to see. Sorry things suck for you but seriously talk it out with your partner. Im sure he wants to know what's on your mind
This is where true appreciation is proven. Men don't deserve to be appreciated simply because they have a penis between their legs. Appreciation is earned, based on actions and how we treat others (IMO). I appreciate the men in my life because they're kind, gentle, positive, determined to succeed and protective...these are traits they've shown through their actions time and time again. They've earned my respect, appreciation and admiration. Same exact can be said for the women in my life though. Appreciation isn't handed out for free by me...and it's certainly not given based solely on someone's gender.
The point is simply that since months or even yrs women always have to defend themselves, because some posters make assumptions (maybe because of their own experiences or because they just want a fight ) as a fact. And I am tired of it. I never came here to accuse someone or to call a male posters something insulting. That was my reason, why I've said..People, please look! And Thank you for your comment about my photography!:grin:
If you did list the things anyways, it still won't be the same as her listing it. She wouldn't mention those shoes for the beach, but it meant a lot to you . The same way you might not mention something you did for her because it was "nothing", yet it made her swoon.
I think the biggest lesson we could all learn from this thread is to not take others for granted. Take great care with what you have while the world lets you have it. There is no greater joy or reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life...
Absolutely! Beautifully stated, Cherok33. So important to tell them too, and often, (which I do). No one is a mind-reader, no matter how connected we are with someone. :heart:
You're telling black men that equality has not yet been achieved... can a conversation get more pot and kettle?
Well then, we are obviously preaching to each others choir aren't we? Whats up Jaisee? you never used to be on the woman kickers team, in fact I remember your Debut on the forum and you were much more cheerful then. But the posts I'm reading on here this time round, seem slightly curdled or at least somber, It's a shame.
are men appreciated? :smt043 sent to die off in wars by the droves.. expected to lift heavy shit like they're slaves... constant risk of being emasculated for defying women...
black men are below white women in this country actually way below just ask any white guy or social theorist fact: many social scientists believe that social status (ie white privilege) is exchanged with financial status (ie black man's financial achievement) when it comes to a decent amount of wwbm relationships
Shut your oppressive privileged mouth. You got it easy, you get paid more for being a guy, you don't have to clean up after yourself, and you get to do pretty much whatever you want. You're blessed nucca don't you know
shit i know better just look at the makeup of congress there's more WW in it than blacks combined as for the social/financial exchange, it makes sense...and u see it everyday with rich black celebs marrying ww some say they do it for love or other reasons....others say it's the ww exchanging their elevated racial position with the financial status of their bm
Congress, CEOs, Judgeships. Outside of sports we aren't dominating shit. I've always said I don't know if its a testament to these women truly being colorblind or pure woeful ignorance but this "you have it better than me, you have male privilege" shit is down right hilarious.
dunno why anyone would kick that game to a site full of grown-ass black men who lived in this system for so long :smt043
