What is a REAL woman?

[Autumnleaf]

What indeed?

 

[Created2Write]

I think Proverbs 31 spells it out pretty well. She's a woman of integrity and honor and hard work. She brings honor to her husband and his household, and is praised among men. She helps to provide food and clothes for her family, and her family's servants. And this was all written by a man.

I can't say that I've reached a point yet where I could call myself a "real" woman...but I strive to do better everyday.

 

[ArohaB]

me!

 

[Niffer]

I think Proverbs 31 spells it out pretty well. She's a woman of integrity and honor and hard work. She brings honor to her husband and his household, and is praised among men. She helps to provide food and clothes for her family, and her family's servants. And this was all written by a man.

I can't say that I've reached a point yet where I could call myself a "real" woman...but I strive to do better everyday.

^This.

She's always been my example - though I am far from it.
And while I take my role of "woman" seriously, I love being a woman. My femininity is precious to me, my role in my marrige, as wife, and soon to be mother is the greatest achievement I could wish for.

Women are such special creatures and we can do such amazing things.

So what is a real woman? A woman who is happy with who she is, her God-given role and a blessing to others.
That's what I strive for, anyway.

Peace,
- Niffer

 

[FaithPrevails]

^This.

She's always been my example - though I am far from it.
And while I take my role of "woman" seriously, I love being a woman. My femininity is precious to me, my role in my marrige, as wife, and soon to be mother is the greatest achievement I could wish for.

Women are such special creatures and we can do such amazing things.

So what is a real woman? A woman who is happy with who she is, her God-given role and a blessing to others.
That's what I strive for, anyway.

Peace,
- Niffer

Well said.

 

[WolfGate]

Dw

 

[JaneFW]

Dw

That's so sweet. You must be such a blessing to each other.

 

[dallasapple]

me!

I disagree...thats impossible...because its ME!

Dallas

 

[Conservativation]

Has anyone ever heard "real woman" used derisively about someone who is, well, not petite lets say? "Now she is a REAL WOMAN......"

Thats not a nice thing, Im just sayin, be careful that it not be taken as such since thats sadly not an uncommon reference, well, when I was younger I encountered it some

kinda like a real man having to do with back hair that shoots up out of the shirt collar in back

 

[2thePoint]

I agree with the Prov. 31 woman: she is a business owner, manages employees, sells to international merchants, is known not for being a doormat but for wisdom, not a weak and helpless damsel in distress but a strong and energetic worker, she has an eye for quality, and her husband praises her instead of telling her to get behind him and know her place. She is her own person, not an afterthought or secretary, and held in high esteem by God and man. Her husband isn't afraid of her strength, business success, or sharp mind, or of her being in very obvious charge of the household. She even inspects and purchases real estate without consulting him, and he trusts her judgment.

That's a real woman!

 

[dallasapple]

I have heard that comment too Cons..these days how I look at that is not that its 'not a nice thing to say"..I just feel sorry for the one who says that and is under the impression thats what makes a "real woman"..I fear for their future with women going in with such a ..well..lets say immature belief set in place..

Even my son who had commented that he "wished S(the mother of his son)..would 'act more like a lady"..as to her level of interest in sexual intimacy..and he also commented..and sometimes I wish she would just act more "like a girl" like "wear a dress or sometimes"..

I was embarrsed and ashamed of him.. :o

Another example of the misconceptions and problems that sterotyping and generatlities can cause.He was disspointed and thought somethign was "wrong with her" normal..healthy behavior ..and her preferences as an individual...

Dallas

 

[Paul.]

What is a REAL woman?

What indeed?

One that is not (dramatic pause) imaginary. But seriously, every woman is a REAL woman. To suggest that any woman was not a REAL woman would not be acceptable in my opinion. I do not think that you are suggesting that but I am unsure about what you mean by the phrase “REAL woman.”

When you say “REAL woman,” what do you mean?

 

[Created2Write]

I believe he means, what is a respectable woman? Just because a man has a *ahem* doesn't mean he's a "real" man. I wouldn't call a coward a real man, even though we was born with certain genitals. Nor would I call a gossiping lady a "real" woman, even though she's doing something women are known for.

So, by "real" I think he means respectable.

 

[Fran75]

One that is not (dramatic pause) imaginary. But seriously, every woman is a REAL woman. To suggest that any woman was not a REAL woman would not be acceptable in my opinion. I do not think that you are suggesting that but I am unsure about what you mean by the phrase “REAL woman.”

When you say “REAL woman,” what do you mean?

Well said thank you. I don't hear that term used much but as some who can't have childern when I hear other women talking about thier pregnancies and or child birth sometimes think well I guess I'll never be a real women but it doesn't bother me too much any more. I am fostering to adopt a new born and he was six pounds at birth, I can not tell you how many women have asked how much he wieghed at birth, told me I was lucky and proceeded to to brag about how much bigger their babies were I just laugh and say he didn't come out of me, maybe I would brag too if I squeezed a 10 pounder out of body.

 

[Athene]

I think Proverbs 31 spells it out pretty well. She's a woman of integrity and honor and hard work. She brings honor to her husband and his household, and is praised among men. She helps to provide food and clothes for her family, and her family's servants. And this was all written by a man.

I can't say that I've reached a point yet where I could call myself a "real" woman...but I strive to do better everyday.

That would mean that single women can't be real women.

 

[Created2Write]

That would mean that single women can't be real women.

I think Proverbs 31 spells it out pretty well. She's a woman of integrity and honor and hard work. She brings honor to her husband and his household, and is praised among men. She helps to provide food and clothes for her family, and her family's servants. And this was all written by a man.

I can't say that I've reached a point yet where I could call myself a "real" woman...but I strive to do better everyday.

The bolded parts indicate things that do not require a "real" woman to be married. Marriage doesn't give a woman honor or integrity. A woman of hard work was a hard worker before she married. She had those things before she married.

 

[Fran75]

I believe he means, what is a respectable woman? Just because a man has a *ahem* doesn't mean he's a "real" man. I wouldn't call a coward a real man, even though we was born with certain genitals. Nor would I call a gossiping lady a "real" woman, even though she's doing something women are known for.

So, by "real" I think he means respectable.

I'm sure you are right, I think that is what he means too or perhaps he means a masculine man or a femanine woman but to me a "real" woman or man is simply one that is past puberty and has the appropriate parts.

 

[dallasapple]

I believe he means, what is a respectable woman? Just because a man has a *ahem* doesn't mean he's a "real" man. I wouldn't call a coward a real man, even though we was born with certain genitals. Nor would I call a gossiping lady a "real" woman, even though she's doing something women are known for.

So, by "real" I think he means respectable.

The only thing is beign "respectable' is a personalitly trait based from observing of an individauls behavior...not a trait that defines someone in specific to gender.

And also the example a man /coward a woman/gossiper..makes them not respectable ie "real"..?

So is a man that gossips but isnt a coward still a respectable /real man?Or is a woman that is a coward but abstains from gossip respectable hence a real woman?

Dallas

 

[Created2Write]

The only thing is beign "respectable' is a personalitly trait based from observing of an individauls behavior...not a trait that defines someone in specific to gender.

And also the example a man /coward a woman/gossiper..makes them not respectable ie "real"..?

So is a man that gossips but isnt a coward still a respectable /real man?Or is a woman that is a coward but abstains from gossip respectable hence a real woman?

Dallas

You missed the point completely.

 

[dallasapple]

But everyone has to admit..Proverbs 31 whole life...and description of her revolves around caring for her family and husband..I dont think that can be overlooked..
If she is used as the best example of a "real woman" ..I think it would be disenginuous to say ..."well she could be single'..every thing she is working for is caring for her family ..

If you use her as an example to say what a "real woman" DOES..how a real woman "acts"..it shoud only be one possible example..and only in refernce to a married woman with children.. IOW what a 'real married woman with children" is..

Dallas