...because a male partner can't disrupt my feminism. A result of which is, they often seem to struggle to feel 'useful' within my life and unnecessary, I suppose. They're right! Aside from companionship and sex. I don't have a problem with this - they do.
I won't be in a relationship with a man again but I am interested in how others deal with the fragile male ego? Or if (like me) you don't bother pandering to it? If you don't, how do your male partners benefit your life, aside from companionship and sex? Do they feel pretty useless, when you change your own tyres, filters and oil, do your own diy, chop wood, can build minor projects and double dig the garden or have greater/ wider knowledge and understanding about things?
I've found, my independence seems to be what makes me seem appealing at the outset, yet after time, those same people struggle to find where they fit in and resentment (on their part) soon follows. I don't need 'looking after'!
I've met plenty of men who support equal sharing of traditional m/ f roles (each do a bit of both) but I've yet to meet one who can cope with a fem taking responsibility for all traditional male roles.
Any thoughts?
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AmantesSuntAmentes · 12/01/2015 16:28
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