All you need is a good man

What can one say in the face of such utter garbage? If she wants to be a Stepford wife that is up to her, but how dare she pretend to speak for all women. Some of us respect and value ourselves and don't need validation from a man. No, before you all jump on me, I am not saying that you can't do that and at the same time get pleasure out of looking after a man - just that it is extremely arrogant of her to think she knows what all women want and need.
Still, I suppose it gets her some attention.

Why do so many people think we want to read their random thoughts?

Smug, self satisfied, sad. And who in their right mind would pay £16.99 for this twaddle?

A good man to look after?. For companionship and leisure activities, maybe, but why shouldn't he look after himself. I wouldn't even expect him to look after me. I don't have a man in my life and I am not looking!

I can't identify with anyone who derives pleasure from folding even their own jumpers, much less those of their husband.

No sex because they wanted to proceed with integrity? #howsmugisthat?

Oh look. She's been married a whole eighteen months.

Of course her married lover told her his marriage was over - it's what they do! I wonder how happy his ex wife and his children are about the arrangements.

I don't think she's claiming to speak for all women, it's her view and she's entitled to it. I think life is a series of compromises and rigidity doesn't work. I enjoy complete financial independence from the man in my life and feel we are pretty equal intellectually. He still works long hours in a high powered job, I don't, so I do take pleasure in providing good food and (ahem) home comforts. It's my choice and I think that's key, he is very appreciative and would do anything for me in return.

I've never believed in traditional male/female roles just in each party doing what they can to make life easier for the other.

The novelty will wear off.

Marriage is about taking care of each other equally. {haven't read blog yet}

Especially when she starts washing his mucky pants and socks.

She probably irons his socks and underpants too.

I have always believed that marriage/relationship is a partnership. There were things my DH was good at and things I was good at, but these things were interchangeable - if I was late getting home from work he would start on the evening meal, if I got home first I would start it and we would finish it together. The idea that my happiness depended on looking after a man never entered my head nor his. We enjoyed each others company and supported each other - equals.

A good man to look after, who is she kidding. I have a lovely man and we look after each other. If I (God forbid) lost him I know that I am an independent, intelligent and self sufficient woman who will be able to live without a man. My views are the same a sunseekers. Its a partnership

Quote........'I now believe that behind every hardened feminist there is a woman looking to be loved and saved by a man.'

Well, behind this hardened feminist there is a woman who is NOT looking to be loved and saved (????? saved? Is she kidding???) by a man, or anyone else for that matter.

For those who choose to be in a loving partnership, great - retain your independence - it doesn't prevent you BOTH nurturing and taking care of each other.

Keep your opinions to yourself, you silly girl - you're letting the side down!

If you need someone to look after, get a dog. They really appreciate you, always welcome you with a smile,don't tell you about their day, never nag, don't get drunk and even if they snore, somehow that's acceptable.
(No I haven't read her blog either - I wonder why?)

Feel sorry for the ex somehow. She must have still loved him for there to be fall out over the divorce.my DH does a lot more looking after me since retirement a cup of tea in bed a g&t in the evening but previously had barely had enough time to get his hair cut. I would have been a appalled if he had gone off with someone else just as life was getting less hectic.

gracesmum so true!

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Having read and inwardly digested the blog, I now need a large sick bag.

gracesmum

Those who haven't read the blog,I beg you don't. It will raise your blood pressure and make you want to kick something. A load of smug self deluding self satisfied tosh.

I love this thread!!