I Am Fascinated By Human Behavior

There are timea when I think life was better in the past when men and women both knew their roles; men provided and protected and women stayed home and took care of the house and kids. There was no doubt who did what. Then again I'm glad I live in a generation where women can support themselves since I never got married.

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ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

There's nothing wrong with traditional roles however. People think women's "rights" started a 100+ years ago. Ask a Viking female who kept the keys to the food and who was allowed to divorce her husband and could own property. An ancient example but a true one:)

Cowboybob · M

Everyone should be able to choose. You can choose a role from an earlier time if you prefer, or you can choose something new.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

I agree. @Cowboybob

Cowboybob · M

@Carissimi thanks!

SW-User

I grew up in a family where dad took over a lot of the roles. I’m not sure if mom’s COPD affected her that early on or what.

I don’t know how “roles” really come about because chores in our house were gender less. Everybody cleaned. Boys and girls mowed the lawn.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@SW-User Roles in our house were very gender specific. Dad worked and Mom cooked. I was shocked when I was 7 and saw a man cook on TV. I was like, "men cook? That s even possible?" I ran and asked Mom abt it. Now men cook all the time but back then in my family it just wasn't done.

Barebum61 · 61-69, M

Getting married is more hassle than what its worth

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Barebum61 For women yes, men have it easier.

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