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Endless Debate and Whining => Endless Debate and Whining => Topic started by: Raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 09:53 AM NHFT

Title: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 09:53 AM NHFT
Maybe this will be fun............who knows?  Here's mine about my husband:

1. He thinks swooshing a brush around in the toilet every week is doing his part of the housework.

2. He made a perverted comment to me when a nurse put on those long stockings to prevent leg clots before my hernia surgery!

3. He does not look up his nose after blowing it so I'm his personal boogie spotter. (gross I know but somebody's got to do it)

4. Hmmm, I'm starting to run out of gripes, maybe he's not so bad, wait...............that's it for now.  I can't come up with anymore, I must not be PMSing this week! ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: slimpickens on October 11, 2007, 10:13 AM NHFT
Being a man who enjoys a woman dominated sport, Eventing- jumping horses, I've heard more than my share of man bashing. It never ended well if i were to woman bash back at them, and only creates conflict. How about posting the good things you can think of, I'm sure everyone hears enough criticism from spouses/partners.
I appreciate the ability of women to be "cheerleaders" for kids/adults especially when its not very exciting.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: Rocketman on October 11, 2007, 10:21 AM NHFT
My beef is not so much with women as it is with monopolists in general.

I won't elaborate.   ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: dalebert on October 11, 2007, 10:25 AM NHFT
Men are pigs!
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: cathleeninnh on October 11, 2007, 10:27 AM NHFT
Quote from: Rocketman on October 11, 2007, 10:21 AM NHFT
My beef is not so much with women as it is with monopolists in general.

I won't elaborate.   ;)


The ones who think they can change the rules so only they pass GO?
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: Rocketman on October 11, 2007, 11:12 AM NHFT
Quote from: cathleeninnh on October 11, 2007, 10:27 AM NHFT
Quote from: Rocketman on October 11, 2007, 10:21 AM NHFT
My beef is not so much with women as it is with monopolists in general.

I won't elaborate.   ;)


The ones who think they can change the rules so only they pass GO?

Cathleen, I said I wasn't going to elaborate!   :icon_pirat:  Yar, me loves women, shiver me timbers!  :icon_pirat:
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 11:14 AM NHFT
Quote from: slimpickens on October 11, 2007, 10:13 AM NHFT
Being a man who enjoys a woman dominated sport, Eventing- jumping horses, I've heard more than my share of man bashing. It never ended well if i were to woman bash back at them, and only creates conflict. How about posting the good things you can think of, I'm sure everyone hears enough criticism from spouses/partners.
I appreciate the ability of women to be "cheerleaders" for kids/adults especially when its not very exciting.

You have a good point but I wasn't trying to bash even though I can see how it looks like that, sorry! :) 
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe and start a list of 5 complaints about opposite se
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 11:17 AM NHFT
Quote from: raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 11:14 AM NHFT
Quote from: slimpickens on October 11, 2007, 10:13 AM NHFT
Being a man who enjoys a woman dominated sport, Eventing- jumping horses, I've heard more than my share of man bashing. It never ended well if i were to woman bash back at them, and only creates conflict. How about posting the good things you can think of, I'm sure everyone hears enough criticism from spouses/partners.
I appreciate the ability of women to be "cheerleaders" for kids/adults especially when its not very exciting.

You have a good point but I wasn't trying to bash even though I can see how it looks like that, sorry! :) 

I changed the subject line!  Your right there is enough negativity.  I thought it would be fun to whine about little issues but it can also be fun posting more positive things! :)
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 11:21 AM NHFT
My compliments list for my husband:

1.  Always asks me and the kids how our day went.

2.  If I ask him for help he usually does.

3.  He is very patient with my ADD.

4.  He notices almost anything different I've done to the house or myself, even though he didn't notice one of our kids pierced her eyebrow and had big earrings in it for 2 days.

5.  He writes songs about me and sings them to me.

Wow, more positive than negative, it does feel good!   :D
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on October 11, 2007, 12:14 PM NHFT
I've never been able to get women to put the seat back up.  Other than that they are OK, though.  There was some stuff I really liked about women, but, my memory  is failing. 
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: slimpickens on October 11, 2007, 12:46 PM NHFT
Thanks for modifying thread ;D

compliments 1) ability to multitask effectively
                  2) compassion
                  3) communication skills, even if men don't understand  ;)
                  4) dancing
                  5) ability to openly share feelings

gripe about both genders

Double standards
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 12, 2007, 07:48 AM NHFT
Quote from: slimpickens on October 11, 2007, 12:46 PM NHFT
Thanks for modifying thread ;D

compliments 1) ability to multitask effectively
                  2) compassion
                  3) communication skills, even if men don't understand  ;)
                  4) dancing
                  5) ability to openly share feelings

gripe about both genders

Double standards


Your welcome, it was a great suggestion!  :)
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Kat Kanning on October 13, 2007, 09:20 AM NHFT
No.  Men are wonderful.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Puke on October 13, 2007, 09:21 AM NHFT
I hate them all!
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Puke on October 13, 2007, 09:29 AM NHFT
Not really. I'm just a silly dumb shit.  ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: EJinCT on October 13, 2007, 11:20 AM NHFT
Quote from: raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 09:53 AM NHFT
2. He made a perverted comment to me when a nurse put on those long stockings to prevent leg clots before my hernia surgery!

Pffft! Now had he made the comment to the nurse I could see a problem.  ;D



Vain, shallow, pretentious, narrow-minded, fearful women suck.   :P

The same can be said for men with those traits as well  ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: kola on October 16, 2007, 03:50 PM NHFT
umm.

I have a question.

Do all women want to handle the money and financial matters in a relationship?

My ex wife and ex longtern gf both wanted to control the money issues. It is not that I am bad at it as I have run a successful business for many years.

Is this a common occurance or have I just met dominating woman?

handcuffed to the bed,
Kola    lol
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: CNHT on October 16, 2007, 05:11 PM NHFT
I like the handcuffs idea... LOL

Seriously, Rainey you make me laugh as usual.... love you girl!

And I agree with Kat... I love men, and can't live without them (it)... which at times causes lots of the usual problems. LOL

:o
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: error on October 17, 2007, 01:29 AM NHFT
The opposite sex drives me absolutely batshit. But I guess that's par for the course.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: KBCraig on October 17, 2007, 04:13 AM NHFT
I've only peeped in on this thread occasionally, mostly because I don't have any gripes. Seriously. People are people. Some are femalien, some are from Uranus, all are unique. Statistics works for large groups, not individuals; pigeon-holing individuals based on the group to which they're arbitrarily assigned is just plain silly.

Mary and I defy stereotypes in many ways.

I started to list the ways, but realized it sounded like I was bragging on myself, which was not my intent. We're just... defiant.  ;D

Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 17, 2007, 09:44 AM NHFT
Quote from: error on October 17, 2007, 01:29 AM NHFT
The opposite sex drives me absolutely batshit. But I guess that's par for the course.

I agree Error, I'm even having trouble figuring myself anymore. :)  I think it's people in general though some people seem to want some things so bad and they don't have any idea what to do once they get them.  Ramble, ramble............. :-\
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 17, 2007, 09:46 AM NHFT
Quote from: CNHT on October 16, 2007, 05:11 PM NHFT
I like the handcuffs idea... LOL

Seriously, Rainey you make me laugh as usual.... love you girl!

And I agree with Kat... I love men, and can't live without them (it)... which at times causes lots of the usual problems. LOL

:o

:hug45: for you, Jane!
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 17, 2007, 09:54 AM NHFT
Quote from: kola on October 16, 2007, 03:50 PM NHFT
umm.

I have a question.

Do all women want to handle the money and financial matters in a relationship?

My ex wife and ex longtern gf both wanted to control the money issues. It is not that I am bad at it as I have run a successful business for many years.

Is this a common occurance or have I just met dominating woman?

handcuffed to the bed,
Kola    lol

This is a hard one to comment on and I definitely can't speak for all women of course.  I handle the finances because my husband is really bad at it and asked me to.  Now whenever he complains I ask him if he wants the checkbook back and he shuts up! :) 

A physic and several of my friends have told me I'm dominating but I think Rick needs to have a sense of direction.  I just told Rick what I wrote and he swears he has a sense of direction and I swear he does too, a circle, without me off course! ;D
He told me to tell you that he never realized he had all of these problems until I told him. ::)  He doesn't mind the handcuffs! :o
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 17, 2007, 09:55 AM NHFT
Quote from: EJinCT on October 13, 2007, 11:20 AM NHFT
Quote from: raineyrocks on October 11, 2007, 09:53 AM NHFT
2. He made a perverted comment to me when a nurse put on those long stockings to prevent leg clots before my hernia surgery!

Pffft! Now had he made the comment to the nurse I could see a problem.  ;D



Vain, shallow, pretentious, narrow-minded, fearful women suck.   :P

The same can be said for men with those traits as well  ;)


;D  My husband gave your comments thumbs up!
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 17, 2007, 09:56 AM NHFT
Quote from: KBCraig on October 17, 2007, 04:13 AM NHFT
I've only peeped in on this thread occasionally, mostly because I don't have any gripes. Seriously. People are people. Some are femalien, some are from Uranus, all are unique. Statistics works for large groups, not individuals; pigeon-holing individuals based on the group to which they're arbitrarily assigned is just plain silly.

Mary and I defy stereotypes in many ways.

I started to list the ways, but realized it sounded like I was bragging on myself, which was not my intent. We're just... defiant.  ;D



C'mon, brag, have some fun!  It's great if you have lots of positives! ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Raineyrocks on October 17, 2007, 09:57 AM NHFT
Quote from: Puke on October 13, 2007, 09:29 AM NHFT
Not really. I'm just a silly dumb shit.  ;D


Me too, except when it comes to the checkbook! :D
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: mike82934 on October 20, 2007, 12:27 AM NHFT
I can't really complain about my wife (note that I didn't say women-that's a different matter entirely  :P ). She annoys/baffles me on occassion, but I'm sure that I more than repay the favor.  ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 06:00 PM NHFT
Let's see about Bill.
After 13 years I can't complain.  We have been through so much and get along so well that I'll gladly put up with his distaste for washing dishes.  Seriously I wouldn't have so much fun and happiness if he wasn't in my life.


Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: error on October 22, 2007, 06:03 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 06:00 PM NHFT
Seriously I would have so much fun and happiness if he wasn't in my life.

Somehow that doesn't sound quite right.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 06:23 PM NHFT
Quote from: kola on October 16, 2007, 03:50 PM NHFT
umm.

I have a question.

Do all women want to handle the money and financial matters in a relationship?

My ex wife and ex longtern gf both wanted to control the money issues. It is not that I am bad at it as I have run a successful business for many years.

Is this a common occurance or have I just met dominating woman?

handcuffed to the bed,
Kola    lol

My thoughts on women and they view money comes from selling expensive jewelry for years.  High ticket items brings out the best and worst in people.

In terms of managing money there are those who are better at than the spouse.  The spouse in this case usually knows this and goes along happily for the most part. (kicking and screaming if he has a spending problem)

There are also women who feel insecure about money in general and want control.  The fear of being a bag lady, catching him spending on other women or some other fear is in the back of their minds.  They have a fit if he does something with his money that he earned if she doesn't know about.

Don't forget the classic gold digger.  They want control of your money so they don't have to earn/spend any of there own.  These should be avoided at all costs.

Almost just as scary are the women who want nothing to do with the family finaces and are surprised when they are single and broke at age 50. 

The best couples both have a strong ability to handle money and consult each other on big things like spending, saving, and investing money.   The guy who writes the Millionare next door series has some great research on families and money.  It makes for an interesting read.


Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: alphaniner on October 22, 2007, 06:23 PM NHFT
Quote from: error on October 22, 2007, 06:03 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 06:00 PM NHFT
Seriously I would have so much fun and happiness if he wasn't in my life.

Somehow that doesn't sound quite right.

It's amazing the effect an omitted letter and punctuation mark can have. :merror: :toothy12:
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 06:25 PM NHFT
It was a typo.     :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

Now I feel very stupid.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: alphaniner on October 22, 2007, 06:30 PM NHFT
Now, now, there's no need for that. :hug45:
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on October 22, 2007, 07:14 PM NHFT
Quote from: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 06:25 PM NHFT
It was a typo.     :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

Now I feel very stupid.

Would you feel better if I told you that he rushed right in and did the dishes at my house today?
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: porcupine kate on October 22, 2007, 08:02 PM NHFT
Hmm. That's why he's late.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on October 22, 2007, 08:10 PM NHFT
If he's late its because he's doing Rich's dishes
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: cathleeninnh on October 23, 2007, 09:25 AM NHFT
Married 14 years yesterday. We didn't even note the day; didn't need to. I thank my lucky stars everyday. Wouldn't trade him for all the money in the world.
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: EJinCT on October 23, 2007, 10:15 AM NHFT
^^^ That is so sweet; very cool & congratulations!
Title: Re: Does anyone want to gripe or compliment anything about the opposite sex?
Post by: Lloyd Danforth on October 23, 2007, 11:59 AM NHFT
Congratulations to the both of you!