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"why so serious?"
Board Blazen Parent
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Originally posted by BigBobby:
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Originally posted by rwe1dad:
It isn't just a male or female problem.


Heh...I did sound somewhat sexist there I guess. Part of it is because of my experiences being a guy.

In honesty though, when guys leave a woman that didn't do anything wrong they don't tend to get supported. Society pretty much condemns these men. Women seem to be much more likely to get applauded for breaking the marriage. That's what my experience has been at least...

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No, I don't think what you said is sexist at all. What you say is very true. We are fed this image through television and film that when a woman leaves an unhappy marriage she is empowered but if a man does the same thing he is perceived as a bum. I know when my wife left us I struggled to find support groups and resources to help me with my then infant son. What I found was that most all services in my area were geared solely toward women. That is why it was so refreshing to find SFV last year. I found here a group of non-judgemental men and women that supported one another fully regardless of gender.


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That which doesn't kill us only makes us stranger.

This world deserves a better class of father and I'm going to give it to em'.
 
Posts: 284 | Location: IL | Registered: 07 April 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
4strong
Lively & Zealous Parent
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Originally posted by BASICALLYAMY:
I knew there was a reason why I never read those things...lol. Between fairytales as little girls and cheesy romance novels as women, it's no wonder a lot of women make such poor choices in mates. They're all waiting for their knight in shining armor and guess what, he's not coming. Even the most in love of couples have to work at their relationship or it isn't going to last. Those screaming kids in the background? That's real life. Not always pretty but if you love eachother enough, you do your best to make it work. Watching a pair of horribly annoyed parents share a tired smile or just touch each other for reassurance. That's the fairytale I want.


Amy I could not have said that better myself! I totally believed in the fairy tale when I got married, but that ended REAL quick! Eeker

And Laurie, I do the same thing with my cds!! I kinda tend to freak out if someone messes them up! Kinda funny though, that's the only thing I own that is organized! Big Grin
 
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