Men have it EASY!!

United States
October 3, 2010 8:39pm CST
No menstrual periods. No childbirth. Less emotional stress and drama. Men, in many ways, have it easier than women. Our bodies are so much different, but we tend to have more problems with ours. I am so tired of menstrual periods every month... and the symptoms that are associated with that. I am tired of working the same job as another man and receiving less pay for the SAME JOB. Lots of things. What do you guys think?? Do men or women have it easier??
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13 responses
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
I'm sorry to disagree with you in fact many studies reveals that men die younger than women, this is due biological, social, and behavioral causes. Although these days, men and women are seen equal in terms of roles they perform, the biological aspect as you pointed out here differs in great ways, studies also shows that men are prone to heart disease and cancers which has quite high in figure than that among women. I would say then that it doesnt mean to say that if youre a woman then pity on you but I say, both sexes has its advantage and disadvantage no one is being created that it is "easier" than the other.
• United States
4 Oct 10
Well if men and women were viewed equally in terms of employment.. explain that to the job that I work. That is definitely not the case there. I can agree with one statement that you made... both sexes have their disadvantages and advantages... yet I still say that if I had a choice I'd rather not have to bleed every month and those minor things that men don't have to go through. So even though the age expectancy and aspects like that vary between men and women.. Women are susceptible to disease just as men. I just find that men have it more easy than women do in MORE of these aspects than fewer. Thanks for sharing your views!!
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
Talking about you earning less than a guy with the same job, isn't that wrong? I think I heard someone say once that when you've got a job and you have lower compensation because you're a girl, that has to be reported because as far as what I was told, there is something called just compensation for everyone. Next matter at hand, I have been thinking that guys seem to have it easier. For one, they don't get pregnant. I could just imagine if they do. At least there would be no men who'd go raping a girl, right? Torchablazed, it is not true that men are more prone to heart diseases and cancers than women. We all have equal chances of developing these when we have the risk factors of these diseases.
• United States
5 Oct 10
I would have to say woman had a more difficult life in the beginning of America's history. But now it is beginning to level out. I wouldn't say men have it easy though, since it can vary for everyone. For example, a poor uneducated man must work much harder then a educated and wealthy woman. But I understand what you are saying; especially since woman have the most inconveniences with physical changes. If both genders have the same education, then I would say woman must work a little harder to make the same the pay as a man. That small percentage should be eliminated by now, since it is against the law to discriminate due to gender or race. And I would say, a woman's life becomes more difficult if they are trying to live a life that men are dominating. Have a good day! Maybe "equality" will one day mean equality.
• United States
5 Oct 10
So so true. Life can inconvenience anyone regardless of what gender. It is just up to us whether we learn from these inconveniences and work to fix them. I am hoping that equality will not just be a dream.. or something thought of or spoken... but that is will actually happen one day for us ALL! Thanks for sharing your views!! Greatly appreciated.
@urbandekay (18278)
4 Oct 10
No women have it easier, for exactly the reasons you mention. It is men that have to deal with women with pmt or emotional drama to put up with! all the best urban
• United States
4 Oct 10
I think I'd rather put up with it anyday... than have to go through it. lol Thanks for commenting!!
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
4 Oct 10
Hey, women have their advantages over men too. Women can allure men to do things for them with their wink of eyes and pretty faces. Men often pay for women meals, clothing and etc...... Women have advantages over other things too.
• United States
4 Oct 10
I can definitely agree with that. And I'm glad that you brought that up in this discussion because I overlooked that. I guess it could suck having to buy everything everywhere you go for you and your partner lol. Thanks for sharing that!!
@Jagokonte (123)
• Greece
4 Oct 10
What?! We have to wear ties, any real car costs over $200.000 and in dangers are "women and children first"! Also recently we have to help with the dishes! Men life is the worst ever!
• United States
4 Oct 10
LOL ties?? I hate those lol. The thing I think that is a man's worst fear right now is the right that women as mothers and their mutual children to have a man up for child support. That is a nonstop, increasing issue in today's society. Thanks for commenting!!
@paige4evr (118)
• Estonia
4 Oct 10
I just think there are different challenges- women have more stress over emotional and relationship issues but men have more stress over working and feeling like they have to achieve things to be loved by women. Also, men have a harder time getting dates which is stressful because they're expected to be the one that goes upto attractive women first. The pay thing is discrimination and a legal issue that should be solved, not something to just accept.
• United States
4 Oct 10
I can agree with that when you break it down in that way. We as men and women have both our share of problems.. I just feel that women's problems are more harder to deal with and overcome. Thanks for sharing your views!!
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
Hello mrscallands, I feel sorry for the hard time that you have. but at least appreciate the fact that you have a job, compare to people like me who's having a hard time to get a job. and, am a guy to be frank, despite of these conditions coming from the women, they still tend to work hard and equally with the men.My Perception about women is that they are strong despite of these conditions. yes, it's easier to become a man. but hard to be mature.
• United States
4 Oct 10
My job isn't really a job. It is sitting here with you guys or over on another site doing this. I consider myself a homemaker because I'm always on that paper chase. There is never a moment now where I am not contemplating on getting more money in my pocket or spending time working at it lol. I can agree wholeheartedly with you on your last statements. It is hard for everyone to become mature in today's society... especially the youth that we are raising now. But, we have to set those examples and I am trying my hardest for my 2 year old daughter. I enjoy MyLotting with you here and hope that you will continue to share your input on my discussions. It is appreciated!! Thanks for sharing your views!!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
6 Oct 10
I completely agree with you, I too tend to think that men have it a lot easier than women. Now, I would have never wished childbirth upon my husband because to be quite honest, though it was painful, it was an experience that I would not have traded for the world. However, when it comes to hormone flucuations and also the monthly menstrual cycle, I would love for my husband to be able to go through that just one time. In addition to that, I would also like to see women treated equally in the workplace.
@kodukodu84 (1569)
• Malaysia
4 Oct 10
I'm also honestly tired with those periods and the pains it caused, though I've been having it since I was 15 but I'm still scared with the pains till now. But I'm not really sure about the job thing though, maybe sometimes what you said is true, maybe sometimes not.
• United States
4 Oct 10
I am sorry you experience that pain.. it's dreadful. However, that is true.. with any situation, the odds can be this.. or the odds can be that. But, I am hoping that we ALL will be viewed as equal someday. That would eliminate a lot of the world's hatred problems and discrimination. Thanks for commenting!!
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
hahaha am i reading my mind through you? of late, i have been feeling the same although not with the menstrual thing. i feel lethargic as if i don't want to report to work anymore. i prefer to stay home and be the boss of my own time. it's just that i'm getting a little bit frustrated with office policies and becoming aware that it's the top management themselves who break the rules. the emotional stress and drama? hahaha i have been experiencing the same. sometime i think i'm just over-reacting but then these are just some of the things I AM going through for being in the middle age. Middle age crisis they say. sigh. I wanted to spend the rest of my life at home and being just a housewife. I have been working in an office for years and now i just wanted to have a less-stressful life. not that i'm saying that being a housewife is less-stressful but then you don't run after time especially when the kids are already grown-up. probably i'm burnt-out
• United States
4 Oct 10
Awww I definitely feel you on that. Life can be stressful because I am going through a very hard time in my life, too. Somehow we all seem to perservere. Some break.. but I have become determined that I will NOT be one of those people. People say that life is what you make it.. which is very well true. However, sometimes life just happens beyond your control and you are left to deal with it. Call it karma or whatever but if you have faith... and just wait on Him.. He will deliver you. My grandmother always told me that if I put God first in everything that I do... He will keep me in perfect peace and that's what holds me together nowadays. I hope that things get better for you.. Just hold on. You seem like a strong, sensible woman. God will see you through!! Thanks for sharing!!
@aishhani (23)
• India
4 Oct 10
I agree it.men have easier. he face only environmental problems.but women face environmental&body problems
• United States
4 Oct 10
I do feel that men have it easier. However, men have health issues just as women do.. just in different ways. It is very important to me that we are all viewed as equals someday to make this world a greater place inwardly and outwardly. Thanks for commenting!!
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
In these years the men can have it easy get a job that why in other country they have a lot of female can easy get a job to days population the male can have it easy get a job today because the men can get a easy job to have a house hold in other country to get an easy job.
• United States
4 Oct 10
True that. Thanks for commenting!!
• United States
4 Oct 10
this is one of those conversations me and my husband dont have bc someone is going to get mad. in some cases, menhaveit easy, and in the others, women have it easy. Every woman has their problems. We are more emotional and have periods, and yeah men dont but notice, everytime we need something heavy moved, who do we have to do it? MEN. well, at least i do. My husband does all the labor demanding things. I do sometimes. but we try to equal things out so its not harder on the other person. If someone's job is treating men more better than women, REPORT IT. dont just complain about it. do something about it. its not supposed to be like that.
• United States
4 Oct 10
I can agree with that. Certain discussions that cause controversy should be avoided when it comes to possibly damaging your relationship. Thanks for commenting!!