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The burden of being a man

185 replies

Boomboombooo · 22/12/2024 15:48

"Men will give up their happiness for their families but women will give up their families for their happiness."

My DH explaining the burden of being a man to me this morning.

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LimeYellow · 22/12/2024 15:49

Wtf?

KimberleyClark · 22/12/2024 15:51

Isn’t it the other way around?

FuckItItsFine · 22/12/2024 15:51

Sounds like he’s living in opposite land.

rubyslippers · 22/12/2024 15:51

Never heard that but if anything it’s the other way round

RandomMess · 22/12/2024 15:52

Has he got into the INCEL world?

MumOfOneAllAlone · 22/12/2024 15:52

He's literally got it the wrong way round 🙄

Merryoldgoat · 22/12/2024 15:52

I’m looking forward to his hilarious Edinburgh show 🙄

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 22/12/2024 15:53

The TBH I’d have thought it was the other way around. I’d like to know how many men sod off with the OW and leave their wives and kids, compared to women who sod off with the OM and leave their husbands and kids.

I know only of the first category.

Pomegranatecarnage · 22/12/2024 15:53

More likely the other way round.

PerambulationFrustration · 22/12/2024 15:53

He's saying it the wrong way around.

Nerdlings · 22/12/2024 15:53

Sorry but this is ridiculous

A large number of women give up so much of themselves for their families including their careers, financial security and independence. And that's not to mention the loss of identify so any women feel.

Who is it that generally leaves if a relationship breaks down? Because in most cases it isn't the woman

Doliveira · 22/12/2024 15:53

lol

CocoapuffPuff · 22/12/2024 15:53

Yeah yeah. That's why there's an army of single fathers struggling to make it all work every fucking day whilst their former wives shag their way round town with their mates.

KeeKees · 22/12/2024 15:55

Everyone saying the other way round 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

So is no one happy in their families? I don't give up happiness for my family, I am perfectly happy in and with my family.

nodramaplz · 22/12/2024 15:56

KimberleyClark · 22/12/2024 15:51

Isn’t it the other way around?

Yes yes yes
He needs put in his box. Give us his number 😂

murasaki · 22/12/2024 15:56

What a clown. Dp has just laughed his head off at it.

PerambulationFrustration · 22/12/2024 15:58

Please tell us what he meant by this.

ShouldIEvenBother · 22/12/2024 15:59

So... Is this is his way of telling you he is unhappy?

Are you meant to be grateful he's given up his happiness for you and the kids if there are kids?

What does he want you to do with this information exactly?

I'd be pointing to the door, personally 🙄

HeyPrestoVinegar · 22/12/2024 15:59

How sexy you must find him 🤢

Dweetfidilove · 22/12/2024 16:00

He certainly has that the wrong way round, bless him 😊

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 22/12/2024 16:01

Thats an odd thing to come out with.

what's the context? I'm assuming it's not a quote from a posh cracker.

FlowerWrath · 22/12/2024 16:01

Some men give up their happiness for their families as do some women.

ExpressCheckout · 22/12/2024 16:02

😴

SuperfluousHen · 22/12/2024 16:02

Boomboombooo · 22/12/2024 15:48

"Men will give up their happiness for their families but women will give up their families for their happiness."

My DH explaining the burden of being a man to me this morning.

Season 3 Fun GIF by Law & Order

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corlan · 22/12/2024 16:03

Your husband needs to get out more or at least open his eyes and look at the world around him.

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