Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

[JBH3]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

More often than not, women I have been out with wanted me to be more "take charge" with them. Like if I'm walking a step behind them, they grab me by the arm and walk with me. If they want to go out to eat, they'll want me to choose the restaurant.

It's not even that I'm being passive. I really don't care where I eat, so that's why I tell her choose cause I'll eat anything. As far as walking behind them, that's just my nature to be a protector. I would never have a chick walk behind me so someone can mug her from behind.

So obviously, you want compromise, and you want it to be 50:50, but how would you measure that? I would definitely be the head of my household when it comes time to settle down.

They want you to choose the restaurant because they can't make a decision. :wink:...Or...because they want to see what you're going to treat them to. Not because of you're take charge approach.

A woman wanting her man on her side, is the image it projects and security it provides. Not leadership or anything of that nature.

[Jet Sufferer]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It depends if the man is a MAN. If he's pathetic and weak and enjoys being henpecked, that's his fault.

Most women who are WORTH A DAMN will want a man who is in control and confident, it makes things a whole lot easier. Remember that and live by it, bossy women, no matter how hot, it gets old real quick, again, unless you want to be pathetic, lol.

You can concede many decisions etc. to a woman, but you both have to know that the final call on key decisions, the tie-breaker so to speak is the man, and you have to know how to be kind about it.

[SPTO]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

I was at a wedding over the summer where the grooms uncles, during their toast, gave a message to the bride..."Submit to your man"..."Submit to your man because that is God's will". I just facepalmed and shook my head. This was the grooms 2nd marriage, and the bride's first. Obviously submitting didn't work for bride #1...she remarried, has children, and by all accounts is happy.

The same two uncles then proceeded to be even more inappropriate stating "Now it's time to consummate"..."We need some kids quick". Will they be raising them? Hell no.

That has to be one of the most disgusting stories i've heard when it comes to human behavior. If I were that woman's family i'd have walked out the door and never talk to the groom's family ever again.

I can't believe there's that kind of thinking still prevalent in today's society. At least in the Muslim world you can kind of understand it because it's been ingrained in their culture for centuries and there are some women who actually embrace the culture. There has been a lot of talk over the last couple years here in Toronto about women wearing birkas (sp) and covering themselves up. Some Muslim women want the freedom to express themselves more but most see it in the religious context and are content with it.

It's all in how you see things but outright authority and domineering attitudes aren't going to work in the western world for the most part and those uncles should be ashamed of themselves.

[MC Fatigue]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It depends if the man is a MAN. If he's pathetic and weak and enjoys being henpecked, that's his fault.

Most women who are WORTH A DAMN will want a man who is in control and confident, it makes things a whole lot easier. Remember that and live by it, bossy women, no matter how hot, it gets old real quick, again, unless you want to be pathetic, lol.

You can concede many decisions etc. to a woman, but you both have to know that the final call on key decisions, the tie-breaker so to speak is the man, and you have to know how to be kind about it.

[Stumbleweed]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

Agreed.

[JohnnytheSkin]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It depends if the man is a MAN. If he's pathetic and weak and enjoys being henpecked, that's his fault.

Most women who are WORTH A DAMN will want a man who is in control and confident, it makes things a whole lot easier. Remember that and live by it, bossy women, no matter how hot, it gets old real quick, again, unless you want to be pathetic, lol.

You can concede many decisions etc. to a woman, but you both have to know that the final call on key decisions, the tie-breaker so to speak is the man, and you have to know how to be kind about it.

EDIT: Damn, who'd have thought I'd be agreeing so much with Timmay recently, LOL.

[jeremym480]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It depends if the man is a MAN. If he's pathetic and weak and enjoys being henpecked, that's his fault.

Most women who are WORTH A DAMN will want a man who is in control and confident, it makes things a whole lot easier. Remember that and live by it, bossy women, no matter how hot, it gets old real quick, again, unless you want to be pathetic, lol.

You can concede many decisions etc. to a woman, but you both have to know that the final call on key decisions, the tie-breaker so to speak is the man, and you have to know how to be kind about it.

Yeah man, dem woman ain't worth a daymn, yo....

Sincerely,

These guys

[Brandwin]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

Facepalm indeed.

[Whitesox]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It's 50:50.

I make some decisions, so does she. That way, no one feels unimportant. If either me or her disagree, we TALK about it. ()

[bgeno]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It's 50:50.

I make some decisions, so does she. That way, no one feels unimportant. If either me or her disagree, we TALK about it. ()

Talk? Who does that?

I bet you probably share some feelings and emotions with each other too... gross.

[Pokes]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

I have seen a few couples where the Man has absolute authority and it always rubs me the wrong way.

It really depends on the people in the relationship, there are some women out there who actually like this set-up.

[ezekiel55]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

Someone said it earlier, but it entirely depends on the two people. Men naturally take the lead during certain things and vice versa. There shouldnt be any defined roles, I believe the relationship should be dynamic and fluid.

...and man, OS has been a relationship gab fest lately...it's like an issue of teen vogue in here.

[Po Pimp]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

It depends if the man is a MAN. If he's pathetic and weak and enjoys being henpecked, that's his fault.

Most women who are WORTH A DAMN will want a man who is in control and confident, it makes things a whole lot easier. Remember that and live by it, bossy women, no matter how hot, it gets old real quick, again, unless you want to be pathetic, lol.

You can concede many decisions etc. to a woman, but you both have to know that the final call on key decisions, the tie-breaker so to speak is the man, and you have to know how to be kind about it.

Couldn't have said it better myself

[Bornindamecca]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

I have not met a single woman on this earth that wants to be the primary decision maker in a relationship.

[MC Fatigue]

Re: Do you believe that the Man should be the LEADER of the relationship? (Stolen)

I have not met a single woman on this earth that wants to be the primary decision maker in a relationship.

I've met plenty - so I guess that evens it out.