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CoffeeAndContour wrote: »How do you feel about picking up personal hygiene products for your women?
This is a silly question. The only people I know embarrassed about shopping for normal items whether it be for a man or woman, are kids and sitcom actors that get paid to look all flustered at teenage mentality situations.....7 -
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CoffeeAndContour wrote: »CoffeeAndContour wrote: »How do you feel about picking up personal hygiene products for your women?
This is a silly question. The only people I know embarrassed about shopping for normal items whether it be for a man or woman, are kids and sitcom actors that get paid to look all flustered at teenage mentality situations.....
You’d be surprised then by the amount of guys who are actually quite embarrassed to discuss such things and buy products for their wives/girlfriends. You must know an awesome bunch ....
Not really, just adults
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CoffeeAndContour wrote: »CoffeeAndContour wrote: »How do you feel about picking up personal hygiene products for your women?
This is a silly question. The only people I know embarrassed about shopping for normal items whether it be for a man or woman, are kids and sitcom actors that get paid to look all flustered at teenage mentality situations.....
You’d be surprised then by the amount of guys who are actually quite embarrassed to discuss such things and buy products for their wives/girlfriends. You must know an awesome bunch ....
Or when the cashier is a young dude, thats always entertaining as well. I was checking out at walmart one time behind a young couple who were all giggly because they were buying contraception? The cashier decided to ask me why so many people were buying them that day? I said probably because it was winter and people were bored. Still not sure why he decided I should know the answer to this question, I was not buying them and had my husband and kid with me? My husband was like WTF is he asking you about this?3 -
4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »CoffeeAndContour wrote: »CoffeeAndContour wrote: »How do you feel about picking up personal hygiene products for your women?
This is a silly question. The only people I know embarrassed about shopping for normal items whether it be for a man or woman, are kids and sitcom actors that get paid to look all flustered at teenage mentality situations.....
You’d be surprised then by the amount of guys who are actually quite embarrassed to discuss such things and buy products for their wives/girlfriends. You must know an awesome bunch ....
Or when the cashier is a young dude, thats always entertaining as well. I was checking out at walmart one time behind a young couple who were all giggly because they were buying contraception? The cashier decided to ask me why so many people were buying them that day? I said probably because it was winter and people were bored. Still not sure why he decided I should know the answer to this question, I was not buying them and had my husband and kid with me? My husband was like WTF is he asking you about this?
One time I bought condoms, maple syrup and whipped cream. All three unrelated. That was kind of an awkward exchange with the cashier.3 -
CoffeeAndContour wrote: »How do you feel about picking up personal hygiene products for your women?
This is a silly question. The only people I know embarrassed about shopping for normal items whether it be for a man or woman, are kids and sitcom actors that get paid to look all flustered at teenage mentality situations.....
Yep, I had a single mom and she'd send me up to the store for a copy of Cosmo, a pack of Tampax and a couple packs of Virginia Slims. Maybe if it was a banner day, she'd have me get some L'eggs pantyhose too.
And I turned out mostly okay.3 -
Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?0
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mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
There is a reason they are an ex. Unless you are exchanging kids, no reason to ever see them again.4 -
DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
Only if they're hiding it from their SO and you intend to do more than just have dinner
Well he if he says he'll be on his best behavior? And who knows if hes hiding anything.0 -
tbright1965 wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
There is a reason they are an ex. Unless you are exchanging kids, no reason to ever see them again.
No kids. Hmmm. I see.0 -
DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
Only if they're hiding it from their SO and you intend to do more than just have dinner
Well he if he says he'll be on his best behavior? And who knows if hes hiding anything.
guys who text, "i'll be on my best behaviour" make me think he's saying, "I want to flirt with you but I'm gonna be cute about it," but I am a bit of a pessimist lol
Thats the feeling i got. And it wasnt but a couple weeks ago he drunk texted he missed me.0 -
mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
Only if they're hiding it from their SO and you intend to do more than just have dinner
Well he if he says he'll be on his best behavior? And who knows if hes hiding anything.
guys who text, "i'll be on my best behaviour" make me think he's saying, "I want to flirt with you but I'm gonna be cute about it," but I am a bit of a pessimist lol
Thats the feeling i got. And it wasnt but a couple weeks ago he drunk texted he missed me.
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4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
Only if they're hiding it from their SO and you intend to do more than just have dinner
Well he if he says he'll be on his best behavior? And who knows if hes hiding anything.
guys who text, "i'll be on my best behaviour" make me think he's saying, "I want to flirt with you but I'm gonna be cute about it," but I am a bit of a pessimist lol
Thats the feeling i got. And it wasnt but a couple weeks ago he drunk texted he missed me.[img][/img]
Lol. He's always been such a gentleman so im thinking surely im reading too far into this.0 -
DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
Only if they're hiding it from their SO and you intend to do more than just have dinner
Well he if he says he'll be on his best behavior? And who knows if hes hiding anything.
guys who text, "i'll be on my best behaviour" make me think he's saying, "I want to flirt with you but I'm gonna be cute about it," but I am a bit of a pessimist lol
Thats the feeling i got. And it wasnt but a couple weeks ago he drunk texted he missed me.[img][/img]
Lol. He's always been such a gentleman so im thinking surely im reading too far into this.
I suppose it's possible that he's wanting you to say yes to having dinner with him because he wants to see what he feels when he spends time with you again
Some of us really can be on our best behavior...
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mustacheU2Lift wrote: »
Lol. He's always been such a gentleman so im thinking surely im reading too far into this.
Maybe, maybe not. Better to decide now if its even worth opening that can of worms. It will just get harder to close later.1 -
mustacheU2Lift wrote: »Is it bad to meet up with an ex for dinner and drinks if one of them has a SO?
You know the answer love, not worth it3 -
Captain Fantastic said the following: "Hi I am a real man. I love my mom. I work hard for my kids. I respect women. Ask me questions." The above is a given, all men should being doing this. You didn't say you love your wife so, I take it you're divorced and you do the best for your kids, as all fathers should already be doing. Real men are dying off this planet and its the way this world is going. Men used to have a code of honor and duty. They treated women with respect like holding doors, taking their hat off in their presence, tipping their hat when approached by one, letting them go first, walking on the outside of the sidewalk to protect the lady their with, never spoke an unkind word especially swearing in their presence, etc. Now days, its a lot of texting communication, dry, non-verb, not face to face so you can "hide" behind the cell phone. I've seen grown men spend hours on video games instead of interacting with the family. Real men are dying off and women are learning to accept this is how it is. Women that I know don't want to be cared by a man, but want to be equal, independent, "you can't tell me what I can do" attitude. Real men, where are they? Look at the way men dress now. Doctors dress too casual, business men have no suit or ties, even sneakers, really? Heck, men going to church in T-shirt and shorts like their on vacation. Real men...no, not many left.12
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CoffeeAndContour wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »invisibleman53 wrote: »Captain Fantastic said the following: "Hi I am a real man. I love my mom. I work hard for my kids. I respect women. Ask me questions." The above is a given, all men should being doing this. You didn't say you love your wife so, I take it you're divorced and you do the best for your kids, as all fathers should already be doing. Real men are dying off this planet and its the way this world is going. Men used to have a code of honor and duty. They treated women with respect like holding doors, taking their hat off in their presence, tipping their hat when approached by one, letting them go first, walking on the outside of the sidewalk to protect the lady their with, never spoke an unkind word especially swearing in their presence, etc. Now days, its a lot of texting communication, dry, non-verb, not face to face so you can "hide" behind the cell phone. I've seen grown men spend hours on video games instead of interacting with the family. Real men are dying off and women are learning to accept this is how it is. Women that I know don't want to be cared by a man, but want to be equal, independent, "you can't tell me what I can do" attitude. Real men, where are they? Look at the way men dress now. Doctors dress too casual, business men have no suit or ties, even sneakers, really? Heck, men going to church in T-shirt and shorts like their on vacation. Real men...no, not many left.
This is very cynical but also really typical of how older generations view the new.
With clarity I'd say and a memory of when standards were just a tad bit higher.
Standards in terms of what though? When you think back to a long time ago yeah, you can say that men swore less in front of women and they dressed in a different way, but then you also go back to a time where a lot of ppl were way worse off than they are now.
I prefer the idea of being a woman in 2018 than I do a woman in 1960.
As do I. I am very much thankful for the women of 1960 if not for them I wouldn’t have the life I do now. With that being said I’m happy I’m not one of them. I know plenty of gentlemen and have had more encounters with good men then the opposite. Times are changing most definitely but in the end we are treated how we allow ourselves to be treated.
I agree so much with this. I don't think 'real men' are necessarily hard to find. Assuming that all younger men aren't living up to some ideal standard from past generations is ridiculous. Women expect more from themselves now, and men today are more able to accept that and to handle it than they were in the past.6 -
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CaptainFantastic01 wrote: »I have things to say but I am drinking (still celebrating) so it will wait
Happy birthday! :flowerforyou: :smooched:1 -
When you clean your ears out with Q-tips, does it make you cough?0
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invisibleman53 wrote: »Captain Fantastic said the following: "Hi I am a real man. I love my mom. I work hard for my kids. I respect women. Ask me questions." The above is a given, all men should being doing this. You didn't say you love your wife so, I take it you're divorced and you do the best for your kids, as all fathers should already be doing. Real men are dying off this planet and its the way this world is going. Men used to have a code of honor and duty. They treated women with respect like holding doors, taking their hat off in their presence, tipping their hat when approached by one, letting them go first, walking on the outside of the sidewalk to protect the lady their with, never spoke an unkind word especially swearing in their presence, etc. Now days, its a lot of texting communication, dry, non-verb, not face to face so you can "hide" behind the cell phone. I've seen grown men spend hours on video games instead of interacting with the family. Real men are dying off and women are learning to accept this is how it is. Women that I know don't want to be cared by a man, but want to be equal, independent, "you can't tell me what I can do" attitude. Real men, where are they? Look at the way men dress now. Doctors dress too casual, business men have no suit or ties, even sneakers, really? Heck, men going to church in T-shirt and shorts like their on vacation. Real men...no, not many left.
Well, to do all those things is seen as archaic.. And, as you stated, the culture has told us that women don't want our help. That may be true, but it's sad to me that simple courtesy and being a gentleman is seen as somehow condescending, when it's actually rooted in respect. . So, with that shift in thinking, it's no wonder that the younger generation has abandoned those gestures. I, for one, have done my best to resist this trend and will continue to do all those things, regardless of what society says (when I remember). .Oh, and I also love my mom.5 -
Cameron_1969 wrote: »invisibleman53 wrote: »Captain Fantastic said the following: "Hi I am a real man. I love my mom. I work hard for my kids. I respect women. Ask me questions." The above is a given, all men should being doing this. You didn't say you love your wife so, I take it you're divorced and you do the best for your kids, as all fathers should already be doing. Real men are dying off this planet and its the way this world is going. Men used to have a code of honor and duty. They treated women with respect like holding doors, taking their hat off in their presence, tipping their hat when approached by one, letting them go first, walking on the outside of the sidewalk to protect the lady their with, never spoke an unkind word especially swearing in their presence, etc. Now days, its a lot of texting communication, dry, non-verb, not face to face so you can "hide" behind the cell phone. I've seen grown men spend hours on video games instead of interacting with the family. Real men are dying off and women are learning to accept this is how it is. Women that I know don't want to be cared by a man, but want to be equal, independent, "you can't tell me what I can do" attitude. Real men, where are they? Look at the way men dress now. Doctors dress too casual, business men have no suit or ties, even sneakers, really? Heck, men going to church in T-shirt and shorts like their on vacation. Real men...no, not many left.
Well, to do all those things is seen as archaic.. And, as you stated, the culture has told us that women don't want our help. That may be true, but it's sad to me that simple courtesy and being a gentleman is seen as somehow condescending, when it's actually rooted in respect. . So, with that shift in thinking, it's no wonder that the younger generation has abandoned those gestures. I, for one, have done my best to resist this trend and will continue to do all those things, regardless of what society says (when I remember). .Oh, and I also love my mom.
I dont think showing respect and simple courtesy is considered condesending. Its called being a basic good human being. And thats not based on gender roles. I think this is whats being lost...kids are being taught the world revolves around them...so please and thank you are forgein concepts because its an entitlement generation. Ok maybe i went a smidge off topic...4 -
DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »CaptainFantastic01 wrote: »
I got you, fam
It's even better that it's from Hot Rod.1 -
SpartanRunner1978 wrote: »CoffeeAndContour wrote: »How do you feel about picking up personal hygiene products for your women?
That’s pretty much a no brainer...as long as it’s not a vague description of what’s needed...it has to be pretty much spelled out...with no room for interpretation. There is a lot of room for error, here...so help us help you.
I text a picture no room for mistakes!
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Do real men actually eat whole fruits? I can't recall seeing a dude eat a whole apple, peel and eat an orange or banana, etc. What about berries? or grapes?1
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