Big_John: I believe the roles two people take in a relationship emerge as the two start meeting that first day on the first day. However the man and woman handle even the simple tasks early design their paths. We have often discussed here on the Threads whether or not a man should open a door, pull a chair out, etc. So I guess we would just have to decide what role we each have in sex!!!!
That's a very good point. Thanks.
Right from the first moment two people meet, a lot is learned from the way the other person deals with such 'simple' things. I know there are some women that shun a man for daring to open the door for them, car door or otherwise. It is such behaviour that has contributed in part to role confusion for some men. I have met some men that tell they have become intimidated by such experiences with some women, to the point they just do nothing. Personally, I applaud some of these more traditional gestures. I know I might cause a bit of uproar here, but I think women do like a man to take some level of control in the relationship. I know 'control' is not the right word, but I can't think of another right now. Whatever it is, a woman still needs to feel 'safe'. Our genetic makeup hasn't really changed that dramatically.
And yes, I agree, where there are jobs that can be delegated, why not? it does not interfere with how the couple relates. It can only be beneficial as it frees them to engage in more mutually interesting activities, let's say.
