Resident Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 It's an inherant flaw with all women, a hard-coded double standard wired into their brains. Same with the recent "50 Shades" book series. If that book had been aimed at men and it'd been Christine Grey rather than Christian then there would have been a public outcry, probably from the haridans of Mumsnet. Or if we go back further, The Chippendales are "just a bit of fun" but Spearmint Rhino is cheap, tacky and exploititive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphany Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Same with the recent "50 Shades" book series. If that book had been aimed at men and it'd been Christine Grey rather than Christian then there would have been a public outcry, probably from the haridans of Mumsnet. Why do you think that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 It's an inherant flaw with all women, a hard-coded double standard wired into their brains. Same with the recent "50 Shades" book series. If that book had been aimed at men and it'd been Christine Grey rather than Christian then there would have been a public outcry, probably from the haridans of Mumsnet. Or if we go back further, The Chippendales are "just a bit of fun" but Spearmint Rhino is cheap, tacky and exploititive. I must not be female then because I have no problem with my man window shopping (as long as he doesn't buy anything) and I trust him not to abuse my trust in our relationship. I also don't feel that he has to compliment me constantly, and I find the 50 shades books repetitive, unattractive and pointless, as I do with most similar books which are meant to be titillating. And on top of that I find the Chippendales as cheap, tacky and exploitative as Spearmint Rhino type clubs. It says more about you that you assume everybody else has double standards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Mrs Bloke is the most beautiful, intelligent, kind, loving and considerate person I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She tells me this all the time My ex told me "you'll never find another man like me!". I said "Thank god for that!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampent Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I would prefer it if people addressed their insecurities. I look like a wreck and know it. I will NEVER get a decent lady who has a bath and combs her own hair. Without major nods. I resign myself to this. Monk squad might be my way out - and drink bottles of vodka in my monk hut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resident Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Why do you think that? Experience has left me endlessly cynical. I must not be female then because I have no problem with my man window shopping (as long as he doesn't buy anything) and I trust him not to abuse my trust in our relationship. I also don't feel that he has to compliment me constantly, and I find the 50 shades books repetitive, unattractive and pointless, as I do with most similar books which are meant to be titillating. And on top of that I find the Chippendales as cheap, tacky and exploitative as Spearmint Rhino type clubs. It says more about you that you assume everybody else has double standards though. I will concede that there are exceptions to the rule, such as yourself, but you're in a very tiny minority based on my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Experience has left me endlessly cynical. I will concede that there are exceptions to the rule, such as yourself, but you're in a very tiny minority based on my experience. Which is obviously tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTickerXX Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I was watching the women's hockey with my girlfriend and started taking the **** when they only got bronze. "There's nothing wrong with bronze" she mocked "It's nothing to be ashamed of at all!" Yet when I told her later that she's the third best girlfriend I've had, she went ****ing mental! (not mine sadly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo_dancer Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 My ex told me "you'll never find another man like me!". I said "Thank god for that!" My ex did actually use that line on me when we were splitting up...I only wish i'd been quick enough to use that response!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 It maybe the fact that your 'focus' is elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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