If this is an example of the typical 'modern' American man-eater...err...I mean 'woman'...it's no wonder they're saying "no thanks" and heading for tropical climes.
Posted on 04/25/2006 6:38:23 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Okay, just getting back on here. Thanks for your kind words, HOTD. I agree, bitterness is in bad taste except in the most extreme circumstances!
If this is an example of the typical 'modern' American man-eater...err...I mean 'woman'...it's no wonder they're saying "no thanks" and heading for tropical climes.
Well, on first glance she's kind of yucky.
She is the most recently fired "Apprentice".
She is a shallow, egotistical know-it-all excuse for a human being. I cheered last night when she got axed.
If you don't watch the show, there is no way I could acurately describe her to you.
I'm glad I missed it.
Today I made dinner for a neighbor who had a very bad thing happen to her.
Tonight think she knows there are still good people.
We all need to know there are so many good people, of all sexes and colors and nationalities.
My prayers to your neighbor.
I'll disregard the ad hominem aspect of your reply (assuming comparing one to a lawyer is a negative thing in your book--for all I know you intended no value judgement either :-P ).
Have a beautiful day.
...bias towards women in the educational system....
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Lie propagated by feminists.
I didn't know what happiness was until I got married. But then it was too late.
(This was a favorite of my late father-in-law. God rest his soul.)
...they don't want to go to any more funerals than they have too.
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What a ridiculous reason.
I think they must really mean that they don't want to have an intimate relationship with anyone.
Good one, Bigg Redd. Another one from Henny -- Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won't be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife did.
I don't watch the show, however from enough of office politics I already have a good idea of what she is like. I would probably be risking termination on grounds of sexual harassment in the workplace by merely saying good morning to her (yes, I have run into those types). That's why women in the workplace (or even in the same engineering profession) are absolutely off limits for me. BTW, the workplace includes bicycle racing, thanks to the policy of USA Cycling (that's right folks, bicycle racing is a job, not a hobby, according to certain executives in USAC.)
LOL!
Another one from my beloved late father-in-law, which he used on the occasion of his 60th wedding anniversary:
I've been happily married for 25 years. Of course, I've been married for 60 years....
He got many of his jokes from a record (records?) that he used to listen to on his mother's gramophone. (He would have been 93 next month.) He had the timing down just right, too.
Good one. We always remember with extra fondness the people who made us laugh. Okay, just one more of Henny's oft-repeated ones: A doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn't pay his bill, so he gave him another six months.
That's one of the dumbest observations, you are right. There is no shortage of attractive, nice women available for long term relationships. Guys who sing this tune just aren't trying, or they don't really want it.
That's certainly a part of it, but there is no reason to dismiss male wants out of hand at infantile. Men have more freedom and choice when it comes to a female companion, and are exercising that choice. While selfishness as an obstacle to a long term, successful relationship is present in both men and women, that's not to say that most expectations of men and women are necessarily invalid.
I agree. I work almost exclusively with young 20s graduate students and most of the people I know are between early 20s and early 40s. I have described these folks as a remarkable combination of exaggerated (if shallow) self esteem combined with almost no self confidence or self assurance. Its a strange mix and creates a lot of people who just can't cope with things very well (notwithstanding good careers or academic credentials.
One question I often ask young women in particular (but I get the same response from men) is after they tell me how aggressive and dedicated they are about success, "I know what I want, and I'm going to get it," I ask them nicely "so what do you want?"
Invariably I get a 'deer caught in the headlights' look, and they get confused and begin to stammer. They really have no idea what they want or how they are going to get it, but that doesn't stop them from boldly announcing their dedication and life goals. It's really very comical.
I think people approach their love lives similarly: they think they know what they want but really haven't given it much thought. They are quick to talk in catch phrases and slogans, but when called on it, they are stunned and almost incoherent.
I laugh.
I have no idea what the guys who lament how difficult it is to find attractive and available women are talking about. it's never been easier to find an attractive companion.
Who's the chick? She doesn't impress me at attractive at all. Almost mannish.
Thanks. From her picture and your description, she reminds me of 100s of women I worked with in a few nyc law firms.
The thing I used to like about these women is that they have cultivated a world view that they don't have good men in their lives because men are somehow 'intimidated' by them.
Yep, if by 'intimidated' you mean 'we took a look, and rejected you.' :-)
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