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Sexparation of Powers


There’s an old saying, “A woman’s place is on my face”. Okay, that’s not an old saying, I may have made that up, but I like it.

Anyway, the point of this one is male/female traditional roles and how triggered we are to even point them out. 😁

What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
I have a Y chromosome. I feel like a man when I tackle an automotive issue and crush it. I also feel like a man when I build something. It's been my experience that these skills are fading from commonality so I'm doing my best to make sure all of my kids know some basics of everything. I also feel like a man, and a proud father, when my kids take what I've taught them and they apply it.

In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?
I can cook fairly decently, but I come from a family that's been in food service for decades and have done some nationally significant catering events. Oddly, catering and professional cooking has been a male-dominated vocation, despite most people thinking women cook more than men.

I also know how to keep a house cleaner than a lot of modern women. I grew up with strict parents and deep cleaning the entire house every week was a mandatory chore.

In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?
I don't particularly care about roles, I'm much more concerned with teamwork and thriving together. Regarding chivalry, I believe and have taught my kids to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Hold a door for a woman, but also hold it for a man that is coming in after you unless he indicates he'll take the door. More frequently than I'd like, I tell my boys that they shouldn't be walking through a door their little sister is holding open. She's trying to be kind and respectful, which is amazing, but they should take the responsibility of holding the door from her. It's not sexist, it's not promoting inequality, it's showing that you have respect for all people, and especially women.

How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
I get uncomfortable bragging, but it'll suffice to say I know IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc. I am subscribed to more high performance building science YouTube channels than any other genre.

There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
First off, I will NEVER call a Marine for help (Fly, Fight, Win!).
Secondly, bats are just little flying foxes. They're amazing.
Thirdly, I'll catch it.

Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
Like to? It's been a while since it hasn't had stress overload upon the act. But yes, I can cook.

Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
My (soon-to-be ex) wife has been a stay-at-home mom for 90%+ of the two decades we've been together. So there are a lot of tasks that should have been hers to manage given the nature of the relationship. Did I end up stepping in on every domestic responsibility? Yup. Did my own laundry for over a decade because I couldn't count on her to have my uniforms clean. I've always had to be the one to deep clean when I can't take it any longer.

What do you not understand about men/women?
Men - why do you have to be sick assholes.

Women - (I feel like I'm opening Pandora's box) why is it so difficult for many of you to say-what-you-mean and mean-what-you-say?!
 
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Why do the intriguing men set their profiles to private? Although, it's difficult af at times to figure out what people are saying on here at times.
 
I get uncomfortable bragging, but it'll suffice to say I know IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc. I am subscribed to more high performance
God, I love it when guys talk nerdy. I bet you can wire the fuck out of a 220 plug, even put it on its own breaker for a welder or hot tub...🥵
Women - (I feel like I'm opening Pandora's box) why is it so difficult for many of you to say-what-you-mean and mean-what-you-say?!
I say exactly what I mean. I dint understand anyone who doesn't!
 
I don't expect my date to throw his jacket over a muddy puddle for me to step on.
This never made any sense to me either. It defies physics. The jacket is not going to float on the puddle. 🤔
Why can't you just read our minds???
We don’t even read directions! 😎
I wasn't aware that Crossfit had a plumbing division
That guy has never looked at plumbing before in his life.
Maybe somebody else’s plumbing. 😉
I have no problem with the idea of the face place! I think you should be in charge of making up old sayings.
😍
I can't understand what it's like to live in the world as a man
It’s great!
 
Anyway, the point of this one is male/female traditional roles and how triggered we are to even point them out. 😁

What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
I don't get that manly feeling from tasks or chores. It's just stuff to do that needs done.
There are things both indoors and out that, as it turns out, I am best suited to do.

In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?

"Traditionally" I probably let a lot of things i disagree with go that I've decided aren't worth my time or effort to push back against.
Sometimes you win by not engaging.
In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?

I personally always enjoyed that chivalry bit.
Seems to have meant more to me.

How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
Is there a book?
I can do most of that stuff.
But I hate Fng with drywall and I'm not a fan of painting.


There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
Had bats (2 or 3 of em') a couple years ago find their way into my attic.
You can't just catch and remove em'.
They come back. They....didn't make it.


Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
I can. Sometimes I like it. These days, because my diet is odd I cook for myself only. And every day.
Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
Yeah.
It's very seperate.
But not equal.

What do you not understand about women?
Answer is probably different for each one I've ever met.
 
What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
Probably just fixing stuff. And cutting down trees. That always tends to do it. I am also a tall burly bearded man, so it kinda fits the image.

In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?
Between me and my wife, I'm definitely the one that's more empathetic and more sensitive to the other's mood/tone. Which by the by is generally considered a more feminine trait.

In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?
I generally tend to be very chivalrous. Just how I was raised. If I'm told not to do something I consider chivalrous, that's fine, I'll stop, but until told otherwise I'll keep doing it. The one that always makes my wife chuckle is I insist on being on the street side of the sidewalks when we're walking somewhere.

How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
Plumbing, passable at the basics.

Electrical, I'm pretty good for an amateur.

General home repair, I can usually get something functional if not pretty.

Auto repair, I can do the basics but beyond that its going to the mechanic.

There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
https://i.imgflip.com/3kwqei.jpg

For real though, probably just tracking down something to corral it and get it out of the house. Have had to do that with a bird in the garage workshop before.

Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
Can I? Yes. Can I do it well? Not really.

Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
Well, theoretically we separate, but who does what has been a point of contention from time to time, especially as our job duties and hours have changed. I do consistently handle the trash, clean the bathrooms, wash the dishes, vacuum the stairs off the top of my head. We kinda split the laundry, I tend to do the actually switching of it and she tends to fold it.

What do you not understand about men/women?
Eh, not anything in general. Just things I don't understand about MY woman. 😆
 
Sexparation of Powers
You seem to have a thing about men's arses lately...

What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
IDGAF about "traditional", so it's moot.

In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?
That I'm not afraid to show my emotions, maybe?

In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?
If by "chivalry" you mean trying to treat people decently, then that. I don't think I understand what you mean by in my relationships though. I've never put my cape over a puddle so that my Lady can walk on that instead of getting her feet wet, if that's what you mean. She's as capable of stepping over it and around it as I am.

How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
I avoid plumbing. I can do electricity (but the law here somewhat restricts what we can do as DIY).

These days it's practically impossible to do car repairs yourself. You need to be able to hook your car up to a diagnostic computer, and have other equipment beyond what most home mechanics have available.

There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
I believe they're protected here, so I think the only solution is calling the RSPCA.

Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
I live alone. I still wouldn't say I can "cook". I can follow recipes. I'd like to be able to, as @Wand3rlust puts it, "chef". Hell, I'd like to just be able to cook properly (i.e. go to the fridge, drag out a bunch of ingredients, put them together in a pot to make a meal, and have it be delicious and nutritious, and to be able to adjust flavouring part way through because tasting it shows that it lacks 'X').

Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
I live alone, so I'm responsible for everything. In the past, when I've lived with a partner, we'd do things as we saw they needed doing. Although it was a "rule" that I emptied the bins, because she didn't like doing it. It was about the only thing in our marriage that worked.

What do you not understand about men/women?
Oh, you humans are too weird to even begin to answer this question.
 
You have some really nice definition there that I would love to lick. But unless you are actually going to replace that garburator.. go to my bed and wait for me.
There’s an old saying, “A woman’s place is on my face”. Okay, that’s not an old saying, I may have made that up, but I like it.
I like that too.
Anyway, the point of this one is male/female traditional roles and how triggered we are to even point them out. 😁
Trigger activated *not really*
What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
Walking around in a silk bathrobe
In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?
I suppose 'traditional' depends how far back you want to go... I'll assume 50's housewife. I swear, I smoke, I drink, I pay all the bills. I devote some time each day to my appearance but can easily leave the house without makeup or more than brushing my hair. I (almost) never wear a dress and while I tend to chose clothing that appeals to the male gaze, I also choose clothes that would only attract a certain type of guy. (Probably the wrong type, SMH) Despite my best efforts, I have an irritating and nagging belief that my value comes from my appeal to males. (🤮)
In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?
Basic chivalry as in hold the door and walk on the street side of the sidewalk? Sure, it shows a conscious effort but.. if I walk up to the door first why would I not open it? And don't expect me to wait for you to walk around the car to open my door for me. I'm probably not wearing a dress that needs to be smoothed out. Also.. holding and pushing a chair in for me.. that's just awkward.. how far do I lean forward and bend my knees before you push the chair in? How do you know where I'll comfortably sit at the table? Just touch the back of the chair and wait for me to sit, better yet, let me sit in the booth.
How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
If I have to, I will.. with the help of youtube. I'd rather not touch poo chutes but whoever is most likely to do the work without getting hurt should be the one to do the thing.
There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
A bat, mouse, moose? Oooooh cute! Poisonous critter? If it's smaller than my finger I carry it outside in a margarine container, bigger and I call in the cavalry.
Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
I can, I did. I used to love it. But 3 kids with as picky a palate as mine burned the enjoyment out of me. And now I live alone and can't be bothered. Toast or a can of soup is about as much effort as I care to put into caloric intake.
Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
I did it all. Now I do it all but with less towels on the bathroom floor.
What do you not understand about men/women?
Um... All the things.
 
I insist on being on the street side of the sidewalks when we're walking somewhere.
That’s a classic! 👍
You seem to have a thing about men's arses lately...
It’s the Plumber’s butt crack that inspired these questions. So I needed an appropriate pic.
At least nobody is complaining that they can’t see his balls. 😁
holding and pushing a chair in for me.. that's just awkward
This one is crazy. I can’t see it going well without serious injury. 🤣
 
God, I love it when guys talk nerdy. I bet you can wire the fuck out of a 220 plug, even put it on its own breaker for a welder or hot tub...🥵
Oh, I already did that! Want me to slide into your DMs with pics of the service disconnect and whip in sealtight that I mounted to a trim block that actually matches the old siding on the house? And come on now, you know it's actually 240v tsk tsk.

Or the sliding patio doors going out to the spa where I used to have a bay window? 😅

I say exactly what I mean. I dint understand anyone who doesn't!
Would you spread the word to your fellow ladies? Men everywhere would appreciate it.
 
What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
Fixing anything, building anything and outside work makes me feel like a man, even though I know plenty of sexy women do all these thing too—which is totally hot, but I do it Man-style! 😛
In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?
I couldn’t care less about any sports.
Playing them=fun
Watching them=boring as fuck.
In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?
I’m an old school guy, I think.
I’ll hold the door for anyone.
If we’re on a date, I will get the car door for you.
If a bear comes through the front door, I totally accept that it is entirely my responsibility to fight it, and probably die, while you run for cover. We’re all equal and I’d love it if you picked up an axe and helped me fight, but I also accept that it’s my burden in life, as a dude, to fight the bear and I’m cool with that.
How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
Moderately acceptable? I believe that I can do anything, so nothing really holds me back. Like others, I know electricity can kill me, so I proceed with caution, but I’m willing to gamble a little. 😎
There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
I have no fear of bats. I prefer to capture and release them.
I won’t do the open window and hope approach, because I have to know it’s gone.
This is my house!
Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
I’m awful at it. But I do like to grill.
I also make a mean ice cube.
Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
I would, but like others, I’m a lonely guy. 😩
What do you not understand about men/women?
I am most perplexed by the “I just want to be heard” aspect.
I’m a solutions guy. I know women hate solutions so I know enough to keep my mouth shut, but seriously—can’t you just let me solve a few problems every now and then? Is that too much to ask? 😁
 
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Would you spread the word to your fellow ladies? Men everywhere would appreciate it.
Be patient, not everyone was raised in a household where their voices were heard, many had to resort prevarication & manipulation to get their needs met. Grow trust, be safe, have hard conversations while maintaining your calm, and over time you'll get there.
 
Be patient, not everyone was raised in a household where their voices were heard, many had to resort prevarication & manipulation to get their needs met. Grow trust, be safe, have hard conversations while maintaining your calm, and over time you'll get there.
Eh... Try #1 lasted almost 20 years. If anything, it got worse. And it is currently being dismantled.

I have been graced by someone who does speak plainly and clearly, and it's so refreshing!
 
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Sexparation of Powers


There’s an old saying, “A woman’s place is on my face”. Okay, that’s not an old saying, I may have made that up, but I like it.

Anyway, the point of this one is male/female traditional roles and how triggered we are to even point them out. 😁

What traditional ‘around the house’ activity makes you “feel like a man” or “feel like a woman”?
Building things that need to be built. Things that requires turning a wrench. Repairing things on the cars. That kind of stuff. I would include mowing the lawn, but it feels a lot less stereotypically manly since I switched to an electric mower.
In what way are you the least traditionally “manly” or “ladylike”?
I enjoy doing housework like vacuuming , folding laundry, etc. I find it cathartic.
In your relationship(s), do you like to follow basic chivalry, or do you prefer non-traditional roles?
A little of both.
How good at plumbing, electric and basic home/auto repair are you?
Quite good. People who know me are always surprised that I can build and fix things around the house. I guess I don’t give off a handy vibe, but I’m actually quite handsy…I mean handy.
There’s a bat in your house! Do you calmly catch and remove it, scream and call the Marines, or burn the house down and move to a non bat area?
First I probably shout/scream an obscenity or three. Then I calm myself, catch the critter, and get it out of the house.
Can you cook? Do you like to, or is it necessity?
I can. I don’t love to cook, but I can produce a meal as required.
Do you separate the responsibilities in the house, or are you both responsible for everything?
We say it’s split evenly, but I actually do much more around the house. I’m good with that most of the time.
What do you not understand about men/women?
Plenty.
 
I'll lend you my apron. It is dangerous to cook naked. And a woman in just an apron, specifically mine, with my name across the chest? Enchanting.

I love the distinction between "cooking" and "chefing." Before my wife went into teaching full-time, she was an RN, and I got home an hour or so before she did, so it was up to me to get dinner on. Sometimes it was casseroles to go over a couple days, but often it was "okay, I have these six ingredients and everything in the spice cupboard. What can I make that they will eat?"

It was good practice for the current single father routine. I love to "chef," it is a joy and a love language, just not so much use for it with just me.
 
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Be patient, not everyone was raised in a household where their voices were heard, many had to resort prevarication & manipulation to get their needs met. Grow trust, be safe, have hard conversations while maintaining your calm, and over time you'll get there.
There is a lot to be said for for how someone learned to communicate and I think it is a lot more family/culture than gender.

Ask culture/guess culture combos can lead to weird hurt feelings and misunderstandings.

And I’ve never learned how to interpret people who talk through layers of passive aggressive comments, although I’d like to because I don’t think they are always aware they are even doing it.

I think it would be great if everyone could say what they mean and ask for what they want but it’s a learned skill.
 
I'll lend you my apron. It is dangerous to cook naked. And a woman in just an apron, specifically mine, with my name across the chest? Enchanting.

I love the distinction between "cooking" and "chefing." Before my wife went into teaching full-time, she was an RN, and I got home an hour or ss before she did, so it was up to me to get dinner on. Sometimes it was casseroles to go over a couple days, but often it was "okay, I have these six ingredients and everything in the spice cupboard. What can I make that they will eat?"

It was good practice for the current single father routine. I love to "chef," it is a joy and a love language, just not so much use for it with just me.
I loved @Wand3rlust description of it as well. My wife is arguably considerably better at cooking than I am. So much so that I’m chefing and ask her for help, she says, “no one is around to give me a hand when I’m cooking”. 😆
 
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