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Has it ever occurred to you that this might be one of his problems? If a man tries to live his life trying to placate a woman, focused on her needs, checking his actions so he does not step on her toes in any way or hurt her feelings, how is he going to be true to himself and his manhood. How can he be a man?


Whether is is a "problem" or not, he is who he is Cobra. But I really don't think having a more feminist outlook as a man is a problem. H taking on responsibililty for MY happiness was a problem however.
And being true to his "manhood" ????? That is just plain sexist Cobra. He is a MAN who happens to think women should have their own purpose in life. He did not truly respect me when my purpose was the relationship. Just because you believe that doesn't mean other men believe that.
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Well, where have I heard that before….. let me think…. my wife??? Where did you get that message. Whose voice is saying that in your head?

Why are you so against women being more of an equal in R/M? It can work Cobra. In fact, it seems that is what your W is asking for. Why be so stubborn and stick to a belief system that is not working for your family?
I change my beliefs at times because I am always growing and adapting to the environment around me. It works.

I think I'll throw out one of my favorite quotes again:

"Needless consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson

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Why do you think I said mine are superior to hers? My list does not say that. My list is a set of instructions for men, not women. Dieda is for men.

Oh stop. If you really think you don't come off as Superior to your W and women in general you are not very self-aware.

LFL