Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned? (16)

Jul 30, 2007 10:07 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
sammiam
sammiamsammiamHamilton, Ontario Canada1 Threads 5 Posts
I am noticing more and more people upset about the woman who is doing all the housework and putting supper on the table before her husband comes home from work.

I like the idea of the June Cleaver life and would love nothing more than to dawn a frilly apron and take care of my family and home. Don't get me wrong that is not all I want. I am a small business owner and I love my business and working. Loving both of these things I have set my schedule for home and work so that I am capable of having both.

Is that so wrong to want to have a man of the house I can cook and clean for???confused
Jul 30, 2007 10:16 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
Brew01
Brew01Brew01Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada58 Threads 1,613 Posts
I know alot of guys that would love to have a woman like that. Me, I perfer a woman that can be a loving woman, and be assertive as well. There's nothing wrong with a woman that works just as hard (in some cases harder) than the man. Most men, and yes even me, to a point, loves the idea of taking care of "his woman", but I also like my ladies, to know they don't need to depend on me for everything, a little independence goes along way..know what I mean ?
Jul 30, 2007 10:21 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
sammiam
sammiamsammiamHamilton, Ontario Canada1 Threads 5 Posts
That is typically the first thing people tend to think when you say old fashioned. I am not saying I am expecting him to do everything. As I stated I own and run my own business. I make what I need and take care of myself just fine.

What I am saying is when it comes to the in house rolls apart from our careers. I like to be the woman of the house - cooking and cleaning and keeping the home fires burning.

I am not sure how you think being dependent or independent has anything to do with that?

Lisadoh
Jul 30, 2007 10:43 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
langleygirl
langleygirllangleygirlWestlock, Alberta Canada70 Threads 8,202 Posts
Nothing in the least "wrong" with what you desire for "YOUR" life. Be true to yourself and your desires - there are plenty of men who'd appreciate someone cooking and cleaning for them, but I do think it also needs to be balanced because after awhile it may become a chore instead of something that you enjoy.

I think that life and living with a partner is about what works for "both of you together" .... and not about what or how others expect your relationship should be. In the end they are not living at your home .... so why worry about what others think?
Jul 30, 2007 11:06 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
Brew01
Brew01Brew01Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada58 Threads 1,613 Posts
I think I would feel a little uncomfortable, sitting on my duff, watching a football game, and drinking a beer, while she runs around vacumming, and dusting, doing the dishes, and laundry..making dinner, then of course after that.. the "wifely duties".. ok that part I like.. but the rest..Hmmmm not too sure about it
Jul 31, 2007 7:08 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
sammiam
sammiamsammiamHamilton, Ontario Canada1 Threads 5 Posts
you are making a great deal of assumtions. The man i am looking for would be cutting the grass or fixing things around the house. I really don't understand why you are not getting it. Please reread the statement I made. I said nothing about some guy doing nothing. Old fashioned does not mean I do it all and he does everything. It means i like the woman of the house roll and am looking for a man who appreciates that and takes care of the to do list for the man.
Jul 31, 2007 7:23 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
Katine76
Katine76Katine76Moncton, Canada145 Threads 4,516 Posts
Hey if its for you then good for you!

I don't mind cooking for my man. I love to cook but I do appreciate some help around the house as well once in awhile. And some appreciation as well. I think we should be treated as equals and no special treatment just for one sided period. Us women deserve much more recognition. Especialy those who take care of children full time. Its very exhausting at the end of the day and we would like to be spoiled once in awhile too you know.

Everyone has their own preferences. Some like the old fashioned and some don't. Simple as that.

cheers
Jul 31, 2007 10:33 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
baha83
baha83baha83BC, British Columbia Canada32 Threads 278 Posts
Hey Sam...

You are beating you head agaisnt the wall on this onefrustrated

I started a thread about this same topic and it seems that times have changed. I know what you mean, you want a man to do what men do.. fix stuff while we take care of the kids and the home right?? Seems that back in the day we had our "roles" but now all these womans right activists have screwed that all up. Apparantly someone decided that it was demeaning for women to cook and clean while men mowed the lawn and took out the garbage..

I am with you though sister.. I would love to have the old school kind of relationship but it is so a thing of the past.
Jul 31, 2007 10:42 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
curlywolf
curlywolfcurlywolfmontreal, Quebec Canada402 Threads 7,052 Posts
'I am with you though sister.. I would love to have the old school kind of relationship but it is so a thing of the past.'

I like a happy middle ground myself,he helps out in the house and I help out with the other stuff but that's me.
And if he should feel like changing the oil and tires on my car.....I'll let him do,I'm tired of doing itlaugh
Whatever makes the relationship work is obviously the best,it's up to the people involved and to h.... with what others think.

wave
Jul 31, 2007 6:55 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
sammiam
sammiamsammiamHamilton, Ontario Canada1 Threads 5 Posts
Finally someone who understands the statement I am trying to make. cheering

I dont begrudge anyone whatever lifestyle works for them but this is the type that works for me. Old School Roles.

I do work and financially support myself an my children I am not talking about money.

The problem I have is how people look down on me for wanting this?? To each his own I say.

I guess it's really not politically correct to be oldfashioned. dunno
Jul 31, 2007 11:27 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
curlywolf
curlywolfcurlywolfmontreal, Quebec Canada402 Threads 7,052 Posts
It's the same way with stay at home moms...either people think ur lazy and do nothing or they realise just what it is u do.
There is no wrong or right for all...just what's right for you.grin
Aug 2, 2007 2:18 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
maryrachelle
maryrachellemaryrachelleBathurst, New Brunswick Canada27 Threads 1,370 Posts
I would love to be a house wife as well . You can't find men anymore who want that sort of thing though. If they do want it then they don't bother looking here for wives they just buy them from china or russia . My mom was a housewife and she never sat around doing nothing . I always loved to do the things that housewives do .
Oct 26, 2007 2:17 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
thora
thorathoraWetaskiwin, Alberta Canada1 Posts
I personally have done that for too many years (not with a husband). I have been single and only the kids but the meals on time and laundry done and all. Now my kids are gone...I never want to do that again...sorry but I tell men right up front...I'llcook if I chose...and my house is ok but I will not spend a day cleaning...rather golf or have fun now....its right for me
Oct 28, 2007 10:45 AM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
CalgaryDude
CalgaryDudeCalgaryDudeCalgary, Alberta Canada1 Threads 54 Posts
sammiam,
what you like ,is in my opinion an ideal relationship.
I love repairing things around home,working outside etc.
Old fashioned??
I guess that makes two of us.thumbs up
Nov 21, 2007 1:59 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
bucky77
bucky77bucky77moncton, New Brunswick Canada1 Posts
Everyone has a different way of doing things, I find that no one stays together now, I think everything should be 50/50. A man should love to do things for his woman and keep things cleaned up around the house. I like that a woman would like to cook and clean for me, but i would do the same for them.

P.S. I new at this chating, do you people find that you can really meet someone here on these kind of web sites.

bye for now scott
Nov 21, 2007 8:12 PM CST Is it no longer politically correct to be old fashioned?
jolene69
jolene69jolene69Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada68 Posts
There's nothing wrong at all with what you want! I just think it's very confusing for men sometimes cuz women vary so much in what they want and don't want - - no wonder they have so much trouble figuring us out!!!! wine
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