Why do women put men down?
Added 2020-03-29 13:01:15 +0000 UTC
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I would argue Romance is a woman's way of being practical rather (nebullous concept to get a man's resources), I agree with the rest.
Hugo Matiz
2020-03-30 12:42:07 +0000 UTCRomance at its core is really just flaunting wealth and showing that you're prioritizing the woman (which directly play into alleviating the fears you mentioned). And I think men in general are more romantic towards young women who can bear the most children and less so toward older women who can't. Romance is just a man's way of being practical. (Of course some men take it too far and become consumed in the emotion, but some women also take practicality too far and miss out on guys with amazing potential all because they don't have everything right now)
Ryan Stallard
2020-03-30 11:06:51 +0000 UTCI'm pleased to hear that. FYI, since we're both in Seattle, I'm interested in seeing if you're up for a chat. I didn't manage to find you on facebook or linkedin, so I messaged Alex to see if he's in touch with you and if he'd be willing to let you know I'd like to exchange contact info. If we can negate the need for that runaround...even better! I'm at https://www.facebook.com/blair.daly and https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdaly/.
Blair
2020-03-29 18:36:40 +0000 UTCThanks, Blair. Growing up ain't easy, but it is necessary. We're both happier and healthier now, in stable relationships, and figuring out this crazy trip called co-parenting. 😏
Margaret
2020-03-29 18:20:16 +0000 UTCWhew...sorry to hear this. You clearly have learned from it and can analyze in a healthy way what went wrong, and that's a positive.
Blair
2020-03-29 18:13:50 +0000 UTCOuch. This hits very close to home. My marriage was a bad match from the start (that's a completely different topic) but when I look back, it could have been salvaged and turned into a true partnership if it weren't for a couple fatal flaws. My ex could not manage his own emotional chaos well enough to maintain a job and career. I remember standing in line with an infant at the foodbank, coming home to a man who was bitter and despondent, and feeling not just hopeless but ANGRY. I was more than capable of providing for myself, I had even supported the family on my own income for many years, but when our youngest was born with severe disabilities, he did not step up. He floundered more than ever. And I was furious. I wanted to be supportive and encouraging, but I had nothing left. I was terrified and angry to my core. Years later, alone and independent again, I can see that, like you said, I felt betrayed on the most basic level. I was with him from 18 to 36 years old. We had 4 children together. And I hated and resented him because for all of his potential, for all of his stated goals and ambitions over the years, we had nothing. We were beyond broke with no end in sight.
Margaret
2020-03-29 14:21:14 +0000 UTC
