MrsTaborJet Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Inquiring minds want to know.... HOW DOMESTIC ARE YOU??? Do you clean the house? Do you bake pies? Do you diaper the babies? I'm not talking about Roombas or throwing a Mrs. Smiths pie in the oven either. Are stereotypes really off and how do you feel about that? Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I've been known go "domestic" on her ass if she touches my beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Inquiring minds want to know.... HOW DOMESTIC ARE YOU??? Do you clean the house? Do you bake pies? Do you diaper the babies? I'm not talking about Roombas or throwing a Mrs. Smiths pie in the oven either. Are stereotypes really off and how do you feel about that? Discuss well, i am single so i have to clean my place, no babies to diaper other than my nephew but whatever, if i am handling someone else's sh$t it will only be my own kid's when i have one. I don't really like to bake, but i do enjoy cooking. The LAST thing in the world i want is the stereotypical domestic housewife, no interest in marrying a slave whose job it is to sit home and cook and clean, that is just a recipe for disaster in this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I clean...I cook and I changed 90% of all the diapers of both my kids. I grew up with my mom and my sister. I was " domesticated " very early on. I lift the seat when I pee... I bake pies from scratch... I cook all the meals my family eats.... and I do some shopping...and wrap Christmas presents every yr I do laundry and take out the trash The MAN of the house is suppose to do the things a MAN should do....but I also like to do the things not expected of me. I'm like Michael Keaton in Mr.Mom only better looking and a much better cook....but...I'd prefer to have someone in my life who wants to share all that and be on my "team" and do things together...maybe next time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I clean...I cook and I changed 90% of all the diapers of both my kids. I grew up with my mom and my sister. I was " domesticated " very early on. I lift the seat when I pee... I bake pies from scratch... I cook all the meals my family eats.... and I do some shopping...and wrap Christmas presents every yr I do laundry and take out the trash The MAN of the house is suppose to do the things a MAN should do....but I also like to do the things not expected of me. I'm like Michael Keaton in Mr.Mom only better looking and a much better cook....but...I'd prefer to have someone in my life who wants to share all that and be on my "team" and do things together...maybe next time around. So, in other words... you're the women of the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 So, in other words... you're the women of the house... I'm simply saying there isn't a job in this house I can't or haven't done more than once. I'm versatile and I'm what I'd call competent. I happen to marry a female who was far from domesticated. So while some you are stuffing your faces with Whoppers and bringing your laundry home to mom to do...some of are capable of living on our own. Not saying you're not....but I'm not a female because I can do what needs to be done when it needs to be done. And are the ladies who have a lazy man or no man at all MEN because they ...mow the lawn.,..take out the trash or do any of the other MANLY jobs around the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I dislike referring to the common gender roles as male or female, simply because it changes relative to society through generations. I like to bake, and cook at times. I put out the garbage and do all that crap. I've diapered a baby, most of those things at least once. Just, at my age, you're hardly going to be doing them for your whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I clean...I cook and I changed 90% of all the diapers of both my kids. I grew up with my mom and my sister. I was " domesticated " very early on. I lift the seat when I pee... I bake pies from scratch... I cook all the meals my family eats.... and I do some shopping...and wrap Christmas presents every yr I do laundry and take out the trash The MAN of the house is suppose to do the things a MAN should do....but I also like to do the things not expected of me. I'm like Michael Keaton in Mr.Mom only better looking and a much better cook....but...I'd prefer to have someone in my life who wants to share all that and be on my "team" and do things together...maybe next time around. Do you performe circumcisions in the Phillipenes and mentor mis-guided adolescents in your spare time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do you performe circumcisions in the Phillipenes and mentor mis-guided adolescents in your spare time? Only if there is time after I feed the homeless and teach the illiterate adults in my neighborhood how to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Only if there is time after I feed the homeless and teach the illiterate adults in my neighborhood how to read. For a man of your magnanimity, there's always time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 For a man of your magnanimity, there's always time. I give blood every day so I am pretty tired in the afternoons,so I can only do so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Only if there is time after I feed the homeless and teach the illiterate adults in my neighborhood how to read. Do the straight ones object to you teaching them how to read using Playgirl magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do the straight ones object to you teaching them how to read using Playgirl magazine? By that time the sedatives have kicked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I do the dishes, a majority of the laundry, some of the shopping and help with the house cleaning (my wife does more of the house cleaning). On rare occassions I have been known to cook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do you clean the house? On Occasion, my jobs are cleaning shower..yukk and i do all grocery shopping and yardwork. Do you bake pies? No pies, but we both cook 50% of time, i make a lasagne to die for. Do you diaper the babies? did when were yung, no shart cleaning duty now My advice with yung ones...have them do meaningful chores real early on. like doing dishes, vacuuming.... 9 or 10 is good age to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'll just put it this way - I could survive without my wife more than she could without me...I've told her I can do everything she does, but she can't (or won't) do everthing I do. Just once I want to see her cut the grass, rake all the leaves, or take out the trash. I'll stand there with beer in hand, LMAO-ing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'll just put it this way - I could survive without my wife more than she could without me...I've told her I can do everything she does, but she can't (or won't) do everthing I do. Just once I want to see her cut the grass, rake all the leaves, or take out the trash. I'll stand there with beer in hand, LMAO-ing. disagree...when i had to clean house for surprise party...it was exhausting i'll do yardwork b4 i do that again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I do the dishes, a majority of the laundry, some of the shopping and help with the house cleaning (my wife does more of the house cleaning). On rare occassions I have been known to cook... ahem. Uh, don't take this the wrong way or anything... but didn't you marry an asian so that you wouldn't have to do those kind of things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Inquiring minds want to know.... HOW DOMESTIC ARE YOU??? Do you clean the house? Do you bake pies? Do you diaper the babies? I'm not talking about Roombas or throwing a Mrs. Smiths pie in the oven either. Are stereotypes really off and how do you feel about that? Discuss dont clean house dont cook dont handle the books or money used to diaper and did the 'get ready for bed routine' when kids were young do yardwork and other manly deeds oh, forgot, i also do what I am told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 one thing I refuse to do is put dirty dishes in a dishwasher...other than that I'm a womans' dream...especially cooking in the kitchen in just my apron BWAHA-can't grill like that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 ahem. Uh, don't take this the wrong way or anything... but didn't you marry an asian so that you wouldn't have to do those kind of things? EY, not going negative on you here, but a couple of years ago I got called a bigot by a particular poster who I guess gets to pick and choose what is considered a bigoted post in their mind. But, like my post of a couple of years ago, I don't consider your post offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyJET2280 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do you performe circumcisions in the Phillipenes and mentor mis-guided adolescents in your spare time? The country is called the Philippines...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 i have lady friends who clean for me....after my lunch is made ofcourse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 ahem. Uh, don't take this the wrong way or anything... but didn't you marry an asian so that you wouldn't have to do those kind of things? She would be more than happy to do everything but I get home from work way before her on the days we both work. Besides if you noticed the stuff that I do involves loading a machine and letting it do all the work. ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm simply saying there isn't a job in this house I can't or haven't done more than once. I'm versatile and I'm what I'd call competent. I happen to marry a female who was far from domesticated. So while some you are stuffing your faces with Whoppers and bringing your laundry home to mom to do...some of are capable of living on our own. Not saying you're not....but I'm not a female because I can do what needs to be done when it needs to be done. And are the ladies who have a lazy man or no man at all MEN because they ...mow the lawn.,..take out the trash or do any of the other MANLY jobs around the house? Yes But I can't talk anymore, I have to feed my daughter and I think she just **** herself for the second time this morning.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 The LAST thing in the world i want is the stereotypical domestic housewife, no interest in marrying a slave whose job it is to sit home and cook and clean, that is just a recipe for disaster in this day and age. Good point joebaby, about the stereotypical "housewife". Do any of them actually exist? I can't imagine they are happy with that arrangement. It's all about teamwork, at least that's what I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 I clean...I cook and I changed 90% of all the diapers of both my kids. I grew up with my mom and my sister. I was " domesticated " very early on. I lift the seat when I pee... I bake pies from scratch... I cook all the meals my family eats.... and I do some shopping...and wrap Christmas presents every yr I do laundry and take out the trash The MAN of the house is suppose to do the things a MAN should do....but I also like to do the things not expected of me. I'm like Michael Keaton in Mr.Mom only better looking and a much better cook....but...I'd prefer to have someone in my life who wants to share all that and be on my "team" and do things together...maybe next time around. Any possibility of cloning you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 disagree...when i had to clean house for surprise party...it was exhausting i'll do yardwork b4 i do that again Oh I totally agree, Id rather rake a 1/2 acre of leaves before Id clean a bathroom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I was a single father for a long time, I can do it all. Since my wife upgrade a few years ago, I share the duties. I do most of the cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I was a single father for a long time, Truly a definition of a "man". Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 And are the ladies who have a lazy man or no man at all MEN because they ...mow the lawn.,..take out the trash or do any of the other MANLY jobs around the house? Call me a dude then, because I will do what it takes to get things done... or at least I want to and try... if I have the skills to do it. I won't get in over my head if I think it will turn into a major deal. Just recently fixed the bathroom drain issues, repaired the sink fixture, and now working on spackling and painting projects and need to repair some sheet rock mishaps. That's just the beginning, there's a lot to do on an old house! Probably getting out the ladder to clean the gutters soon. I always watched my dad do the "manly" stuff around the house, he is a Can-Do kind of guy. He could fix cars, put a new roof on the house, chop wood, wire the house, you name it. But, I do know he never once touched a diaper and I don't recall him making meals for the family too much. Except in the winter when he wanted to make stew or soup. I know women who wouldn't touch any of that stuff and prefer the traditional roles. To each his (or her) own. It's a good feeling to accomplish stuff yourself, especially when others think you cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'll just put it this way - I could survive without my wife more than she could without me...I've told her I can do everything she does, but she can't (or won't) do everthing I do. Just once I want to see her cut the grass, rake all the leaves, or take out the trash. I'll stand there with beer in hand, LMAO-ing. C'mon now... she hasn't raked leaves or taken out the trash? Yikes. I'll be spending the day in my yard today! one thing I refuse to do is put dirty dishes in a dishwasher...other than that I'm a womans' dream...especially cooking in the kitchen in just my apron BWAHA-can't grill like that though Dirty dishes blow, my whole thing is... rinse them and put right into the dishwasher or just rinse and leave in the sink. Don't clog the drain with food that is supposed to be in the trash and don't' think the dishwasher is a garbage disposal! Simple really. Everyone has stuff they refuse to do... but as long as there is an agreement on who does what and you feel appreciated for your efforts... it's all good. Teamwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Oh I totally agree, Id rather rake a 1/2 acre of leaves before Id clean a bathroom... OK, put yourself in your wife's position having to clean up pee on the bowl or worse! I'd prefer raking any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'll just put it this way - I could survive without my wife more than she could without me...I've told her I can do everything she does, but she can't (or won't) do everthing I do. I tell my wife that all the time and it pisses her off to no end... because she knows I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Good point joebaby, about the stereotypical "housewife". Do any of them actually exist? I can't imagine they are happy with that arrangement. It's all about teamwork, at least that's what I believe. To an extent, my mother was that. But the picture painted here ignores taking care of the kids. When my father went to work, my mother got us up and off to school, was there when we got home, most of this at an age where kids shouldn't be home alone. Today's young women certainly grow up in a different time, and that life seems to be changing... but in a conversation I had with a young father (2 yr old), he told me that daycare these days costs him about 25K a year. Certainly a woman can far surpass that income, but for that reason, along with a slew of others involving being there for your kids rather than having them raised by daycare, it's not really fair to **** on 'homemakers' in my opinion. As far as teamwork goes, I do completely agree though... It would be absurd for the man to not do anything because 'that's the woman's job'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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