Ever feel like...

[Silver Speak]

...you need someone of the opposite sex just to be there to do practical things for you? I get SO upset when the computer refuses to work and I can't fix it or cannot open cans and whatnot. Really, I'm not really into dating anyone now, really, but sometimes I'm very conscious of the fact I'm a girl and I need a guy to do stuff for me I wonder if guys get those feelings when they burn their shirts ironing them or overcook their pasta?

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

at the risk of sounding sexist, yeah, I need some chick to do my laundry.

(this is a joke, so you can all stop throwing full wine bottles at your computers)

 

[wildthing]

You bet I get upset about being alone. It is the hardest thing to come home to an empty house. Over cooked food (pasta) is the worst.

 

[fluffy_rainbow]

Yes. Every time I have to change my smoke detector battery. Every time I have to lug a heavy bag of trash across the complex to the dumpster. Every time I need help getting stuff in and out of my attic.

 

[OhhJim]

Every time I want to dine at a fancy restaurant. Every time I go to church and everyone ignores me because I'm not part of a couple. And mostly when I do something stupid and realize that I needed someone who thinks differently from me.

 

[wvmtnkid]

Killing spiders and snakes are two things that come to mind that I always wish there was a male around to do.

 

[RadicalJeeper]

I need some one to cook for besides myself. Some one to go to the movies with me, so I don't look like the creepy guy there by himself.

 

[TriptychR]

I love my magical ability to open jars even though I'm a complete wimp in every other respect.

 

[AveMaria]

at the risk of sounding sexist, yeah, I need some chick to do my laundry.

(this is a joke, so you can all stop throwing full wine bottles at your computers)

Well, get over here and take out my trash and wash my car, and I'll do your laundry!

 

[boilerblues]

I treasure my lady friends. I can't say that I make the use of their abilities so much, I'm pretty independent and tend to do ok on my own. Honestly I think one of the biggest things I treasure is the opportunity to be a big brother. It's not so much what they do for me, but what they let me do for them. Walking them to their car because they shouldn't be walking alone late at night. Helping them with technical things.

I'm excited that the ladies in my house church are coming over all day tomorrow to work on painting and redecorating the finished room in the basement where we meet every week. I could really care less about the state of the room (it's not my house and I don't know how long I'll be here). I'm just looking forward to spending time with my sisters and seeing them bond. I'm also excited about it because they are excited about it.

 

[fishstix]

...you need someone of the opposite sex just to be there to do practical things for you? I get SO upset when the computer refuses to work and I can't fix it or cannot open cans and whatnot. Really, I'm not really into dating anyone now, really, but sometimes I'm very conscious of the fact I'm a girl and I need a guy to do stuff for me I wonder if guys get those feelings when they burn their shirts ironing them or overcook their pasta?

Not me. I don't categorize tasks into man's work and woman's work. Both men and women can do all of the tasks you mentioned equally well. Sure, any given individual may be good at some of them and not so good at others. But it doesn't really have anything to do with their gender. Those are just stereotypes.

 

[Thithy]

I don't have too many issues with that. I mean, I can usually open a can for myself, but if I never do have a task that I wish I had a guy around it's not to hard to fix. Being that I live in a dorm there is always a guy I can call and have help me. Like bringing my heavy bags from my car to my room.

 

[Silver Speak]

Killing spiders and snakes are two things that come to mind that I always wish there was a male around to do.

..and bees. Bees are evil.

 

[Silver Speak]

Both men and women can do all of the tasks you mentioned equally well.

Sure they can but do they want to I wouldn't try to fix my computer. I always turn it off when it's not being nice and that's never good, I guess.

Oh, and guys usually make fun of me when I try to lift something heavy. I'm too small.

 

[boilerblues]

Not me. I don't categorize tasks into man's work and woman's work. Both men and women can do all of the tasks you mentioned equally well. Sure, any given individual may be good at some of them and not so good at others. But it doesn't really have anything to do with their gender. Those are just stereotypes.

It's not a matter of his jobs and her jobs, it's a matter of a man being a man and a woman being a woman, and us being built for having a relationship with someone of the opposite sex.

In overall history of the world our current culture is very out of the ordinary, in another time and place we'd all be married right now. There were a few exceptions, but in general people were married off by their parents about mid teens. Now I fully believe that we are complete in Christ and don't "need" to have a relationship. I'm not bemoaning the fact that I'm single, I'm rather content where I am right now. But we were still made for a relationship with someone of the opposite sex and there's something in our nature that desires that. A Godly man desires to be a man, a protector and provider, for a woman. A Godly woman desires to be a nurturer and helper for a man. This doesn't mean all of us need to go out and get boyfriends and girlfriends, but I think there's something deep in us that finds a sense of satisfaction in being in a relationship with someone of the opposite sex where we can live out some of the things we were built for.

I'm blessed to have some awesome Christian sisters who let me be a big brother to them. They don't "need" me, but I find joy in being able to be that to them and they appreciate that I do that for them. I also appreciate the things they do for me and I know they find joy in that. The girls are thrilled about coming over to paint tomorrow and I'm thrilled they want to do that. Having some great sisters helps me to be content with being single.

As much as girls drive me up the wall sometimes, I think they're pretty groovy and I treasure my sisters.

 

[AveMaria]

Every time I want to dine at a fancy restaurant. Every time I go to church and everyone ignores me because I'm not part of a couple. And mostly when I do something stupid and realize that I needed someone who thinks differently from me.

Yeah, those are times when it's definately nice to have an escort of the opposite sex. I love to go to the theatre and it sure would be nice to have a pleasant male 'date' for dinner and a show, even if he was just a good friend.

 

[waterbear]

Can't say I relate. I have no real expectations of anyone, and I'd hate to date someone for some practical value.

 

[Love&Pain]

I don't mind being single at this moment in my life. I am still young, I have goals to reach, and I have my family. I have to admit that I think there are some really attractive guys at my school. I do not have time to be in a relationship right now. I am busy at church and school. I know when I get older, I want to have a hubby to wake up to every day. Someone to hold me when I am down, to watch movies and laugh with me, to travel, to share my deepest thoughts with, and someone to love me. I know God loves me but there is no better feeling then someone who gives you a hug, a kiss and tells you with compassion 'I love you.' I don't want to be a Doctor that lives in a empty house all alone. It is amazing what people do for love. People give up their dreams in order to be with the person they love. I am not looking for a mate but when I fall in love with someone, I will make sure that I show him. When I see couples together, I sometimes wish that I have a companion like that. I know that the Lord has my life planned out. I will trust him and his timing. I will be patient and live life.

 

[Cherub8]

Not me. I don't categorize tasks into man's work and woman's work. Both men and women can do all of the tasks you mentioned equally well. Sure, any given individual may be good at some of them and not so good at others. But it doesn't really have anything to do with their gender. Those are just stereotypes.

Women are naturally better at certain things. Same goes for men. It's just the way God made us.

 

[ChrisWins]

at the risk of sounding sexist, yeah, I need some chick to do my laundry.

I was only gonna rep ya but says I can't till I spread some around. In any case - LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!