Anonymous
02/11/2016 00:09
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
This is a funny thread! First time I feel that I have found my people on DCUM.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 23:52
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:1. How else would I know about that speck of dirt that needs to be swept?
2. How else would I know how to dress?
3. How else would I know I need new friends?
4. How else would I know that my lunch is unhealthy?
5. How else's would I know that sex more than once a month is unreasonable?
6. How else would I know that she is always right and if I don't agree then we need counseling?
7. How else would I know that I load the dishwasher wrong?
8. Who else is going to overdraft the checking account?
9. Who else is going to hit the garage door with their car and then blame the garage door?
10. Who else is always going to remind me to be mindful of what the neighbors might think?
How did I ever survive all those years without her?
Wow! I didn't know my husband was on here!! It really was the garage door's fault! And I'd have sex more if you rubbed my shoulders once in a while and I didn't have to clean all the time.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 23:42
Subject: Re:On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Finally a topic thats made for us guys where we dont have to read women whining.
Answer to topic -a quick lay and a hot meal.
Answer to topic -a quick lay and a hot meal.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 23:02
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a false equivalence because men file for only 30 percent of divorces. Women do the majority of housework.
Indicating that for most men, being married is not putting up with anything, it's in fact getting a really great deal.
It's actually 2/3 women, 1/3 men. Here are the reasons for the imbalance:
- after divorce men see their children a lot less than the ex
- men generally earn more so they have more assets to lose if they file
- divorce and custody laws generally favor women so men are concerned that if they file the judge will crap on them assuming they are the bad guy in the marriage
- men look at divorce as a failure, women move on
- men have much smaller support groups than women. Women can count on friends, men wind up along living in a beat up apartment with a sink full of dirty dishes
- in dating, men are expected to make the first move and face rejection. Therefore, men are loathe to get into that game
Note: this does not mean that men are happier in marriage, just that they are less inclined to initiate divorce
Even if these completely hypothetical reasons were true for the vast difference in the number of divorce filings by gender, studies have shown straight up that men's quality of life increases during marriage, while women's decreases.
So you know, it does mean men are getting a better deal in marriage. That's fairly obvious when you take an honest look at statistics.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 23:00
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a false equivalence because men file for only 30 percent of divorces. Women do the majority of housework.
Indicating that for most men, being married is not putting up with anything, it's in fact getting a really great deal.
A great deal on the stuff they don't care about?
They dont care about things like having children (which women have complete control over) or getting free work done?
How dumb are men, really? Like honestly, was the Simpsons telling the truth?
They have to be dumb if they don't agree with you, right?
If they truly dont care about things like reproductive access, free labor, and increased quality of life... then yes they are in fact dumb.
The things that you value should be the things that everyone values, amirite? If anyone disagrees they are being unreasonable or stupid because you know what's best
If basic things that are required to live a productive life are "unimportant", then yes, that's dumb. Sorry bros.
Children are not required. Sorry to break the news to you. Neither is a spotless house. Sorry you wasted so much of your time
Right, but doing basic home maintenance, what's required to make a home livable, is. Poor men.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:54
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a false equivalence because men file for only 30 percent of divorces. Women do the majority of housework.
Indicating that for most men, being married is not putting up with anything, it's in fact getting a really great deal.
A great deal on the stuff they don't care about?
They dont care about things like having children (which women have complete control over
How dumb are men, really? Like honestly, was the Simpsons telling the truth?
They have to be dumb if they don't agree with you, right?
If they truly dont care about things like reproductive access, free labor, and increased quality of life... then yes they are in fact dumb.
Men don't care about kids
Men don't care about housework even if it's free
Those things affect your quality of life, not his
Men are too cool to think about kids.
They only think about sex, sex, and football, right boys?
Men. They really are simple creatures.
WRONG. Baseball too. Spring training countdown!
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:35
Subject: Re:On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Do any men like their marriage?
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:33
Subject: Re:On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
- men look at divorce as a failure, women move on
I don't think this is true. Of all the divorced people I know, the men move on. The women tend to stay single.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:25
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:It's a false equivalence because men file for only 30 percent of divorces. Women do the majority of housework.
Indicating that for most men, being married is not putting up with anything, it's in fact getting a really great deal.
It's actually 2/3 women, 1/3 men. Here are the reasons for the imbalance:
- after divorce men see their children a lot less than the ex
- men generally earn more so they have more assets to lose if they file
- divorce and custody laws generally favor women so men are concerned that if they file the judge will crap on them assuming they are the bad guy in the marriage
- men look at divorce as a failure, women move on
- men have much smaller support groups than women. Women can count on friends, men wind up along living in a beat up apartment with a sink full of dirty dishes
- in dating, men are expected to make the first move and face rejection. Therefore, men are loathe to get into that game
Note: this does not mean that men are happier in marriage, just that they are less inclined to initiate divorce
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:13
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a false equivalence because men file for only 30 percent of divorces. Women do the majority of housework.
Indicating that for most men, being married is not putting up with anything, it's in fact getting a really great deal.
A great deal on the stuff they don't care about?
They dont care about things like having children (which women have complete control over
How dumb are men, really? Like honestly, was the Simpsons telling the truth?
They have to be dumb if they don't agree with you, right?
If they truly dont care about things like reproductive access, free labor, and increased quality of life... then yes they are in fact dumb.
The things that you value should be the things that everyone values, amirite? If anyone disagrees they are being unreasonable or stupid because you know what's best
If basic things that are required to live a productive life are "unimportant", then yes, that's dumb. Sorry bros.
Children are not required. Sorry to break the news to you. Neither is a spotless house. Sorry you wasted so much of your time
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:12
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:Sexless marriage is biggest issue for most men. They can live with just about anything else
it's called a real doll. Buy one, and save some poor woman from having to deal with your ass.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:12
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Sexless marriage is biggest issue for most men. They can live with just about anything else
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:11
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a false equivalence because men file for only 30 percent of divorces. Women do the majority of housework.
Indicating that for most men, being married is not putting up with anything, it's in fact getting a really great deal.
A great deal on the stuff they don't care about?
They dont care about things like having children (which women have complete control over
How dumb are men, really? Like honestly, was the Simpsons telling the truth?
They have to be dumb if they don't agree with you, right?
If they truly dont care about things like reproductive access, free labor, and increased quality of life... then yes they are in fact dumb.
The things that you value should be the things that everyone values, amirite? If anyone disagrees they are being unreasonable or stupid because you know what's best
If basic things that are required to live a productive life are "unimportant", then yes, that's dumb. Sorry bros.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:10
Subject: Re:On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:I am actually a little bit shocked and a little bit not surprised at all that the answer is sex. Then why is my childless AP in a sexless marriage staying with his wife??? There must be more to it.
Nail on the head. To most men, sex is the #1 priority. That's why you don't see many posts on here from men complaining about how their house is messy or what not. 99% of their complaints on here are about sex, or lackthereof, or money, or lackthereof. Not sure which is the more popular topic with men.
Anonymous
02/10/2016 21:09
Subject: On the other hand ... Why do men put up with women?
Anonymous wrote:1. How else would I know about that speck of dirt that needs to be swept?
2. How else would I know how to dress?
3. How else would I know I need new friends?
4. How else would I know that my lunch is unhealthy?
5. How else's would I know that sex more than once a month is unreasonable?
6. How else would I know that she is always right and if I don't agree then we need counseling?
7. How else would I know that I load the dishwasher wrong?
8. Who else is going to overdraft the checking account?
9. Who else is going to hit the garage door with their car and then blame the garage door?
10. Who else is always going to remind me to be mindful of what the neighbors might think?
How did I ever survive all those years without her?
Nailed it!