Do women expect a ring at 1 year?

[Anonymous]

OP here. I’m not a troll. I guess I have strong values that are maybe a bit sexist. I still believe that a man should be a provider - at any level of income, for his family. I know there are also many women who seek out men as a provider as well.

I don’t want another partner. I love my girlfriend and will be proposing to her around 4th of July. Might not be actual 4th of July - we met at a 4th of July event, but close to it. I also want her to move in because I do think that’s important.

I will work on my anxiety. I didn’t have any commitment issues until my ex cheated on me. For years, I worried that if I put in more work, my partner will fear I’m growing distant, and cheat like my ex did. I have to let those feelings go. My girlfriend would never cheat on me. I have to trust in gods plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you can do better then.

Sounds like SHE can do better

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

OP here. I also did not say all older women are unhappy or bitter. I know several who are lovely and very happy. This forum seems to be filled with middle aged women who hate their husbands and men.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

Women who are happy don't post about how happy they are. But, older women do have every right to be bitter considering how men have been treating women for years. But, no we have to have a smile on our face as we are raped, murdered or cheated on.

I hope your gf says no. I am not encouraging my dds to marry. It is a bad deal for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

I don't see any bitterness on this thread. Most women want an equal partner. Only some want a "provider" like a child. I am 11 years older than you and even men 20 years older than you often don't think in such black and white terms. You think most women in an area like DC who are educated and have their own careers are looking for a man to save them and want to be financially dependent on them? Think again. There is a reason that the average age of marriage for women is the highest in DC out of the entire United States. Yes, women appreciate an income but they usually want someone equal to or more than they make. They are not looking for someone to be a "provider" like you think. You are 35 but sound 65. You are in for a rude awakening for a modern marriage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

Women who are happy don't post about how happy they are. But, older women do have every right to be bitter considering how men have been treating women for years. But, no we have to have a smile on our face as we are raped, murdered or cheated on.

I hope your gf says no. I am not encouraging my dds to marry. It is a bad deal for them.

OP here. You’re dramatic. Men are the majority victims of violent crime. Women also cheat just as much as men. Next.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

You must also realize that happy people don't complain, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you can do better then.

Sounds like SHE can do better

How so? The OP is everything women in this area want short of being filthy rich. He has his financial house in order, has his career figured out so as not to interfere with family life, and is basically family ready the moment this woman is ready herself. He doesn't really have any sexist views, it moreso seems to be impolite for a man to point out that at the end of the day, women still want the husband to fill traditional husband roles (provider/higher income).

OP have you ever watched women watching bachelorette where the show is basically in the background and they're all just tweeting reactions? That's all this thread was lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

I don't see any bitterness on this thread. Most women want an equal partner. Only some want a "provider" like a child. I am 11 years older than you and even men 20 years older than you often don't think in such black and white terms. You think most women in an area like DC who are educated and have their own careers are looking for a man to save them and want to be financially dependent on them? Think again. There is a reason that the average age of marriage for women is the highest in DC out of the entire United States. Yes, women appreciate an income but they usually want someone equal to or more than they make. They are not looking for someone to be a "provider" like you think. You are 35 but sound 65. You are in for a rude awakening for a modern marriage.

OP here. You’re older so I will excuse your ignorance.

You don’t know what dating is like these days. Most modern expect a man to give them cash and pay for everything. They expect the man to pay their bills, even before the first date. They expect you to spend $$$ on a first date. Most are incredibly materialistic and want you to buy them gifts in the first couple of dates. I’ve dated around a lot and I’ve encountered many women like this. There are also countless videos of women on social media stating they expect all of this for a woman to even entertain a man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

Women who are happy don't post about how happy they are. But, older women do have every right to be bitter considering how men have been treating women for years. But, no we have to have a smile on our face as we are raped, murdered or cheated on.

I hope your gf says no. I am not encouraging my dds to marry. It is a bad deal for them.

OP here. You’re dramatic. Men are the majority victims of violent crime. Women also cheat just as much as men. Next.

You just outed yourself, troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like you can do better then.

Sounds like SHE can do better

How so? The OP is everything women in this area want short of being filthy rich. He has his financial house in order, has his career figured out so as not to interfere with family life, and is basically family ready the moment this woman is ready herself. He doesn't really have any sexist views, it moreso seems to be impolite for a man to point out that at the end of the day, women still want the husband to fill traditional husband roles (provider/higher income).

OP have you ever watched women watching bachelorette where the show is basically in the background and they're all just tweeting reactions? That's all this thread was lol

OP here. I would never date someone who watches that garbage. Thankfully, my girlfriend doesn’t watch reality tv.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

Women who are happy don't post about how happy they are. But, older women do have every right to be bitter considering how men have been treating women for years. But, no we have to have a smile on our face as we are raped, murdered or cheated on.

I hope your gf says no. I am not encouraging my dds to marry. It is a bad deal for them.

OP here. You’re dramatic. Men are the majority victims of violent crime. Women also cheat just as much as men. Next.

You just outed yourself, troll.

OP here. Nope. You just don’t like facts or men standing up for themselves. You’re the type to always play victim. Everything I said is backed by statistics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You aren't sexist but you think women should be provided for and men are ingrained to provide. Okay.

OP here. This is how the real world works. Many women look to a man as a provider. Most men feel the sense that they need to be the provider. I’m surprised older people on this forum don’t understand that or understand men. No wonder there are so many unhappy bitter women on this thread.

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You sound like a real peach. No older women are not unhappy or bitter. I would rather be alone with a bear than you. Btw, I've been happily married for thirty years so not bitter, alone or unhappy.

But if you were dating MY daughter I would encourage her to say NOPE

OP here. I’m just saying like it is. I’ve been on this forum for about 2 weeks before posting. I noticed most of the threads are about cheating, how much women hate their husbands, and how unhappy they are in their marriage and want a divorce. I also realized majority of people on this thread are middle aged women.

Women who are happy don't post about how happy they are. But, older women do have every right to be bitter considering how men have been treating women for years. But, no we have to have a smile on our face as we are raped, murdered or cheated on.

I hope your gf says no. I am not encouraging my dds to marry. It is a bad deal for them.

OP here. You’re dramatic. Men are the majority victims of violent crime. Women also cheat just as much as men. Next.

You just outed yourself, troll.

Women do cheat as much as men though. That’s not wrong.

Oh, and men are actually 86% more likely to be a victim of a violent crime than women.