That's me finished then.....

My comment isn't about women but what use will men, me specifically, be in the brave new world Sheepie. In fact I agree with you 100%. I'm all for women doing and achieving more in the work place. Leave us men to do what we do best - can't quite remember what that is just now! LOL.

Men are best at doing woman's bidding.

Very true.

Sitting by Yahoo Messenger waiting for you to call. That's another use for me! The Boss does the rubbish. It's HER thing and she enjoys it.

To answer your question, why I did not give the ex BF option of staying at home. Well, there are many reasons. First, he did not like staying at home. In fact, he hated staying at home. Home bored him. Second, the home interest was mine. The idea was this: I would stay at home, earn a possible income from home by my writing activities and so on, have kids, and keep home. All he had to do was to go for work, and do nothing at home. It was simply the way I had worked out the partnership. If it looks too traditional, it is not my fault. My ex BF couldn't possibly do the above. He does not know the rudiments of cleaning. He cannot cook, not even a cup of tea. He definitely cannot give birth to kids, and he would have turned the home into a pigsty in no time. And I certainly wouldn't financially support this pig if it stayed at home, doing nothing. And that's why he is my ex. Either he should be able to do what I do if I managed the finances part. Or he should do the finance part while I did the home part of it. Regarding swapping roles, I have nothing against it. We have no stay at home fathers in India. This is a western development. Men still have to learn all that here. And when they do, I will be an old woman. I sort of suspected you were being too funny here, but what men want is still a confusion to me. Do they want us to work in an office or stay at home so that all the posts are vacant for them? I keep reading all sorts of articles in our local magazines about how men resent the fact that more women are employed nowadays. And LOL don't give a humorous response now. I don't really want an answer. As for my statement about men not wanting to support wives/gfs/kids anymore, I just forgot to add the safe English word "SOME" before men. So re-read it with the word SOME. Cheers and happy mylotting

Are you feminized? I think you are a real darling! Thanks for this lovely discussion. :)

I think that in some ways Indian culture is much better defined than in the West. The male expects to go out to work. The female may, but depending on circumstances may not. That said, I have noticed that within family businesses there everyone has a role. Here it is almost assumed and expected that both will work. Here we've opened so much up that I think that we confuse ourselves. I've noticed a trend in women's magazines recently discussing whether women shouldn't stay at home as an acceptable alternative to going out to work. I worked for 33 years and come from a background that has an expectation that men work, women stay home and look after the children. I was very ill and felt that my only realistic option was to resign. My wife is the breadwinner therefore. I have actually come to like the fact that I am at home. I carry out much of the work that is "traditionally" that of the woman in the house and it doesn't bother me at all. My family have, after quite a difficult adjustment period, accepted our arrangement. I shall look for part time work shortly, but I feel no absolute requirement to do so. Am I feminized? A little perhaps, I am acutely aware of what women do in the home. Is my wife masculinised (if there's such a word), I think not. We're happy with what we've got. I think that men want to care and protect the women in their lives generally, work is just one way of achieving that.

I've already been told that I'm here to serve you lot. I mean lovely ladies! I guess that they do rule. At least in my life!

Well I know I'm in his Harem cause he says goodnight to me..

Scuse me ladies, don't forget Opalkitty to! I'm one of Pikey's harem!

Rose, didn't realise you belonged to many harems, you naughty kitty. Myklj is upset now. Lets give them both a pampering session. Huggles. Ellie :D

Pampering. Me? Am I allowed Rosie. Maybe just a little pamper them. You don't mean the diapers do you?!!

I proposed to The Boss whilst feeding her grapes. Nothing's changed in 22 years! You really don't want to see me dance Guy. As for further reproduction. I suffer from carnal amnesia. I know that I've got the equipment; I just don't know what to do with it!!

Women. You think of everything!

Ah, how the memory fades ... but never fear - an instruction manual is winging its way to you as we speak! Take cheer!

I think that I am already a pet Pumpkin. I've been known to entertain at the odd dinner party too. Just throw me the occasional biscuit and perhaps a cup of tea occasionally. Unless you see that as my role to do for you in the future. I'm used to slavery too!! LOL.

Antartica. Hmmm. Better pack a wooly jumper. Oprah! Aaaagh. I couldn't face it.

P1key thats me you have to worry about with the soap, I am sure Littleowl will treat you kindly and I am also sure you will not be swearing LOL. A threesome on Wedenesday, whatever next, you naughty boy! Huggles. Ellie :D Seriously though, have a wonderful day. Ellie :D xx

I know my place Littleowl. I live to serve!

PS. You aren't bringing any soap with you on Wednesday are you?!!

Always on my knees. Good job I'm wearing shorts of there's be no fabric left! Left or right foot first Ma'am?!

What do you mean which one first? Both of them at the same time!

Here we go then. Don't blame me if it tickles!

Good idea. I wonder if the woman in my life will let me make one?!

How I entertain you too Mands. Interesting avatar. Not a recent pic of you is it? LOL. Goodie is about but keeping her brush indoors right now. No doubt I'll feel it again quite soon!

Will you be fighting each other or someone else. No hair pulling please. Very unladylike. Message me when you're ready. Does this involve me visiting the wilds of Lancashire or somewhere equally oop North where we softy southerners tremble at the thought of Tetley Bittermen (that's Yorkshire I think). Goodie's still unwell but she's hanging on to her sense of humour. I'll send your love next time I'm in the chicken shed.

i know having a bit of a bad hair day but ellie says i still look lovely so ner *blows rasberry* you should put a pick up of you in your special shorts. Me and munch have just been talking about you referring for us in a fight on facebook. Is goodie better better pop over and say hi have been awol for couple of weeks so not seen her.

Of course you are right Solaris. Men will continue to feature highly in the workplace. The article suggests that there are more women entering the major professions than ever before. I don't think that we will see an end to men, but there may be a more even balance of the genders in certain specialisms. Welcome to myLot.

Ok, so what will we be hunting? Hopefully something easy and we don't have to kill..lol maybe mushrooms...I do enjoy a good fishing trip though even if I don't eat the fish it is exciting catching the fish..and very relaxing...

Not a chance. I prefer women to all that male bonding. Come hunting with me Becky! LOL.

I tend to think of myself as a dire warning Dory. LOL. Don't worry I won't say anything to your Dad and fear not I shall do a lot of annoying!

See you still have a purpose.

I've done the making bit and I think that I'm still doing the supporting bit. LOL.

I feel much better now!

Thank you Annie. I always thought that everything that I wrote, said or did was deadly serious.........!!!!!!

I already do enjoy being surrounded by women Munch. I'll be there in the old folks home. You'll be owning it not working there I'm certain. XX

hehe well either way i'll make it fun for you in your old age - i won't hide your things to make you think you're losing your marbles or anything!! hehe xxx

Some good points there Hellcord. Thank you.