Is it getting tougher for men???

I think most men these days will try to cook and do a bit around the house too but it does in most cases still seem to be the women that do the majority of the chores, whilst maybe trying to hold down a stressful job and raise children they can become exhausted easily which then can cause relationship problems. Years ago women went to work out of choice for pin money and to help towards luxuries but these days to survive families rely on both incomes making it a necessity. It is getting tougher for men in the respect that some woman just don't need them to provide anymore and are so independent don't even want a relationship or they earn more money than their partner and some men don't like this when they earn less. Every culture is different so I am only speaking from my own opinions as a UK resident. Ellie :D

It is true that today men and women are more balanced when it comes to work and home life. Women work and men cook and clean as well as vice versa. Here in the US, it's more modernized than it used to be. Women even ask men out on dates sometimes. Women love to be able to be independent. That makes it hard for a man because the woman is already set in her ways. Years ago, women didn't work. Men made the first moves on women and made the money. Women did the household work and took care of the children. Today, men and women who have children both work and put their kids in child care. Food, housing, and clothing became more and more expensive as they years went by. Women working like men do provide the extra income for the family. Some women who are extremely independent don't want to get married or have children either. It makes it hard for a man to pursue a woman who lives that kind of life. Even though some men prefer independent women, they want to feel needed as well.

yes men contribute to housework, and why shouldn't they, they live in the house don't they

i do not think its geting tougher. actually they may be feeling jeralous in the enlightenment of the women power. that i guess. i still do not think all of tghem do household copurses.

Alright here's how tough its getting for men. If you don't like it, don't even read. ********************************************* Women say they want nice guys, but are most always found with bad boys and other clowns. Women wonder why people aren't hitting on them, but are quick to reject or call harassment on any guy for any reason (the latter has heavy reprecussions...). Women want equality, but also want chivalry, special treatment, entitlement and grossly abnormal selfishness just for existing Some women want more chivalry, but are thankless, or worse vitrolic whenver its displayed (holding the door anyone?) -_- Then everyone wonders where chivalry went. Not too hard solving that mystery... -_- Women want masculinity but also want someone doing "women's" chores (in addition to their own). Some guys do this, but aren't seen as relationship material, or they are told its "too feminine". Women complain guys don't do enough housework, but never consider yardwork, heavy landscaping, home repair or auto repair as housework (though they all contribute to the household and require significant efforts...). Then the general phrase/mindset of "not good enough" appears (not the only place either.) http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1971 http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/ask_dr_helen_8/ Some guys are really looking at this and seeing it for what it is. Additionally plenty of guys (single and married) do contribute to households and parenting, chores, and most of them are primary financial supporters. But none of this is ever considered, or its downplayed completely, or guys are again treated to "not good enough" Society doesn't live by the old customs, or well it does, but only ones that are completely beneficial or one-sided beneficial favouring women. There are also other newer standards that societies live by and indoctrinate the society with. Women are never wrong. Women are allowed to criticize their husbands even be cruel to them, but if men try to critique they are pigs. What she wants matters first and foremost, what he wants is irrelevant. Women don't have to introspect or consider fault, men always have to. Men are never good enough. Its all disgusting and nonsensical, but its reality. -_-