I posted this to let people know of some things I went through and also from what I have seen other men going through....and still living with.
In addition....there is the driving the wedge between you and your family. "I don't like such and such." If you do nothing about it, you will be reminded repeatedly until something is done.
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There is the public spectacle. My brother told me when he and his buddy were sitting in the bar. A woman, with her man, just burst out yelling at him in public...in effect embarrassing him in front of his friends and everyone. Then of course, there is the drink in the face.
These are all very powerful tactics that SOME women use and are well aware of how effective they are.
Finally, there is the dragging your name through the mud trick....even if it is with lies.
Just a couple more I thought of.
For the women who have responded...thank you. I sincerely meant it when I say there are some great women out there. Hopefully, we as people can become either better pickers....or better people.
I personally deal with a lot of men. Granted, I do not know their financial arrangements. But, I often hear, I cannot let the wife know I bought this. One can wonder how many new shoes she has.
You know the old saying, "never argue with a woman"....well, in my past experiences...I see why. Even if she clearly was in the wrong, by the time you are done arguing...you the man ends up feeling guilty/bad.
In a long-term relationship, when is the last time your partner gave you a sincere apology? Unless, I was really unlucky with my partner...which might be the case...I cannot recall ever hearing one.
So men....keep your head up high. If you are with a woman who likes to play mind games (and there are many experts in this area) just keep your focus of the facts. Be happy you are no longer with that woman.
Again, not all women are like this. I have seen some really wonderful women out there...that are fair, logical, and genuinely kind.
But...I need to ask the women...how else have men mistreated you?
also...
Men....what other stories do you have to share?
This is all just my opinion and situations I personally experienced.
I can now understand why SOME women want a strong man in their lives.
I am just expressing to you why I am confused about the feminist movement.
In order to elaborate on my confusion, I need to share some factual stories.
I have no conclusions about feminism....but I am confused by it.
Some of it I totally agree with while other parts of it, I think are trying to go against the grain of nature.
As to whether or not it leads to selfishness....I really do not know. From the way it looks, some of it could lead to selfishness. I just presented what I know about it to leave others make up their own minds about it.
BTW...I truly do enjoy your blogs and my responses here are not meant to be attacking.
All those thing you state, I am in support of. When it comes to our rights as individuals of a country, we should have equal rights....male or female. It sounds like a lot of the feminists need to get some laws passed in some nations.
Let me elaborate better on my confusion here a bit......
Because....one could get confused as to what a feminist movement is.
Especially in your ending statement in your blog...."As women, we must be proud of who we are. Assert you rights as a HUMAN being. We are not inferior, less than or second class citizens. Take your place as an equal."
You state to assert you rights as a "human." To me, I understand that statement as addressing our physical make-up. ....not our rights as a citizen of our country.
I am glad you clarified that.
But,
I would be interested in hearing what other women think feminists should stand up for.
I know one woman mentioned something about childbirth....hmmm....wonder how that fits in with feminists.
Maybe you women should create your own feminists bible so you are all on the right page?
You wrote this blog. Maybe you can answer some of these questions I post.
You close out your blog by saying...
"As women, we must be proud of who we are. Assert you rights as a human being. We are not inferior, less than or second class citizens. Take your place as an equal."
As soon as I heard about astral travel, I did some looking into it. From what I heard, there was one gentleman that astral traveled to the other side of the planet, entered his friend's home, and was able to see what he was doing. It was verified that he was correct. Whether or not that is just a BS story, I do not know.
It is strongly advised that you be careful when attempting to astral travel (project). From what I understand, you are entering a sort of spiritual world. In that world, it is possible to run into dark spirits. I did try it once. They recommend that you astral project with some special tones (vibrations) through earphones is best. That is what I did. I am not sure I astral projected because I feel asleep. But, I recall, I had one of the weirdest dreams I ever had when I attempted my endeavor.
As a side note. Scientists claim they can replicate the effects of LSD (acid) with certain tones. Maybe there is some connection with that and astral projecting?
Indeed, as we do get older, we do get wiser. Until this blog, I have had a similar perspective as you....trust and verify.
However,
There really has been some very good thoughts and opinions that many have shared; and, some of them have actually called into question some of my thoughts. Now, I have to make some sense of it all. :)
I do not disagree with your statement about trust and selfishness. I think some people seek trust for this very reason.
However...
I think this is why it is so difficult to obtain trust from the seasoned relationshipper. They do not want to give their partner unconditional trust out of fear of becoming manipulated.
Now....
We all manipulate every day of our lives. The word carries a negative connotation. But, manipulation can be a good thing. I think if manipulation is for the genuine good, it is important to give trust.
But....if manipulation is for selfish deeds only, while disregarding your partner's own pursuit of happiness and well-being....I would question that. I think manipulation should be for mutual benefit.
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Hello Sand,Thank you for your comment and for the book recommendation.
I wanted to post this to share some of the things I have seen in life. At this point in my life, I am living truly happy.
But, I have seen a lot of blogs lately for women's movements.
I found it reasonable to post one for a man's movement. :)
There are a lot of things that sneak by a man's radar....at least, I think so anyway.
Happy trading....at least for the past few weeks the stock market has done real well. :)