Men on forum

Iam64

I’m increasingly stunned David believes women in 2026 marry for security and to ensure they can take half his money 🙈

Just half? 😲

Iam64

I’m increasingly stunned David believes women in 2026 marry for security and to ensure they can take half his money 🙈

Im incredulous that women don't see marriage as security call in my opinion if you like.

As for getting 50% some do many dont, especially if they have assets or wealth of their own.
If they aren't married they get nothing.

David, this is GRANSnet. You are a grandad. Some of us said that we don't mind if men join in with this forum, but actually you have shown that the appeal of being amongst only women is entertaining, relaxing, friendly, understanding and relatable, and men don't add anything of worth to it. If we want the opinions of men, we can speak to our husbands, brothers-in-law, sons, sons-in-law and grandsons. Men on a mainly women's forum completely change the dynamic and atmosphere. Isn't talking with your wife enough for you? Quite why you want to spend your time on here is beyond me. I would seriously question why my husband would want to visit Gransnet or Mumsnet, may I suggest you start a Mensnet forum (maybe there already is one, if there is, I have no interest in visiting it.) Let us women have our own space 😉.

Quite why you want to spend your time on here is beyond me.

David49 is perfectly entitled to join Gransnet if he wishes, QuoteTheSunRisesInTheEast, as is any man.

After all, we do need educating, putting right where we have erroneous opinions and being reminded of where our place is from time to time.

😂

If we want the opinions of men, we can speak to our husbands, brothers-in-law, sons, sons-in-law and grandsons.

If they would talk!
Only half joking.
Some really dont talk much.
Not about the topics on here.

Allira

^Quite why you want to spend your time on here is beyond me^.

David49 is perfectly entitled to join Gransnet if he wishes, QuoteTheSunRisesInTheEast, as is any man.

After all, we do need educating, putting right where we have erroneous opinions and being reminded of where our place is from time to time.

I’m with you TSRiTE in wondering why some men need to,pontificate on gransnet, towards a group of grans, all of whom seem to have the temerity to both hold and express opinions.

Marriage usually provides legal security to both parties. The fact our legal system isn’t up to speed on the rising number of long/life long couples who don’t choose to marry. Difficulties if the relationship ends can be avoided if the couple draw up agreements and get it formalised by a solicitor.

My experience and that of other posters (except David) is that people marry for love and commitment

What demographic is Gransnet aimed at? And if not aimed at grandmothers only, what new name for the forum would be better?

Do most contributors self identify primarily as grandparents?
NB some contributors are not grandparents nor wish to be grandparents.

TheSunRisesInTheEast

David, this is GRANSnet. You are a grandad. Some of us said that we don't mind if men join in with this forum, but actually you have shown that the appeal of being amongst only women is entertaining, relaxing, friendly, understanding and relatable, and men don't add anything of worth to it. If we want the opinions of men, we can speak to our husbands, brothers-in-law, sons, sons-in-law and grandsons. Men on a mainly women's forum completely change the dynamic and atmosphere. Isn't talking with your wife enough for you? Quite why you want to spend your time on here is beyond me. I would seriously question why my husband would want to visit Gransnet or Mumsnet, may I suggest you start a Mensnet forum (maybe there already is one, if there is, I have no interest in visiting it.) Let us women have our own space 😉.

The SunRises in the East: your attitude to social life is extremely gendered. Do you not realise this/

I’d ignore the flak if I were you David49, most of us welcome men on here, and if some of us think your views on some things are outdated, or wrong, that’s no different to what we all think about the views of some of the other women on here too, it’s not a sex specific issue.

I decided I baited enough yesterday and don't propose to continue today.

Well, I think knowing when to quit is an admirable trait, David49.

I'm a man in my late fifties and feel more comfortable on here than other forums with younger people, where I might not know what they're talking about.

paulow

To be honest, as a man I as a bit hesitant over whether I would be allowed to join in the first place, but it all seems ok. However the last thing I would do would be to send an unsolicited private message to anyone, it doesn't strike me as acceptable behaviour anyway.

I think it depend on the content of a PM whether it was appropriate or not.

I have received many kind ones after posting on the bereavement thread after my husband's death, and have tried to send sympathy there and on other threads when it seemed right to me.

There are certainly more women than men on here, judging by names and the contents of messages, but it is often relevant to hear a man's point of view.

So please don't hang back.

TheSunRisesInTheEast

David, this is GRANSnet. You are a grandad. Some of us said that we don't mind if men join in with this forum, but actually you have shown that the appeal of being amongst only women is entertaining, relaxing, friendly, understanding and relatable, and men don't add anything of worth to it. If we want the opinions of men, we can speak to our husbands, brothers-in-law, sons, sons-in-law and grandsons. Men on a mainly women's forum completely change the dynamic and atmosphere. Isn't talking with your wife enough for you? Quite why you want to spend your time on here is beyond me. I would seriously question why my husband would want to visit Gransnet or Mumsnet, may I suggest you start a Mensnet forum (maybe there already is one, if there is, I have no interest in visiting it.) Let us women have our own space 😉.

I think you have entirely tge wrong end of the stick.

GN is open to anyone, of any gender, grandparents or not. It was aimed at grandparents as an 'offshoot' of Mumsnet.

I wish we had more male members.

It’s best to remember that it is an open forum so please be careful what you put. No personal details or family names just to be safe.

I thought GN was open to anyone over 50?
I think this complaining about men is ridiculous…don’t we all have men in our lives?
It’s good to get a different perspective on a lot of subjects.
Not all women think the same way

What happens with trans grans? I guess if anyone identifies as any sex whatever, they have the right to post.

paddyann54

I thought GN was open to anyone over 50?
I think this complaining about men is ridiculous…don’t we all have men in our lives?
It’s good to get a different perspective on a lot of subjects.
Not all women think the same way

But not all Grans are over 50, are they excluded??

I wonder how many women have gone fishing for a man on Gransnet by posing as a sexually desirable partner.

I’d hazard a guess at none?

Damaskrose I have no idea I just remember when I joined it said open to anyone over 50

Yes I find it strange too, considering it's called Gransnet! Should just be for women.

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Oreo

There isn't anything in-between!!
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