Are men starting to be more frequently the 'moochers' in a relationship?

[Anaamika]

@iamthewalrus_3

I think the important thing is that people talk about what’s important to them and reach an agreement. “You have higher standards of cleanliness than I do, so you should do the cleaning” is the sort of thing I said to my mom when I was 14 years old. Adults can and should do better. My wife likes things cleaner than I do, and part of the compromise of our marriage is that I do more regular cleaning in the house than I otherwise would. I like to watch movies more than she does, and part of the compromise of of our marriage is that I turned the spare bedroom into a home theater. We can both give a little to make each other happy and comfortable in our home.

Yeah, this is a great point, and this is what will make relationships last. Relationships are a give and take.

[nearwildheaven]

@Tuxie

You bring up a very good point. I know it has been a persistent stereotype of african-american men. Perhaps it is now no longer limited to minority stereotype?

It’s also been a strong stereotype in the old-fashioned huge Catholic families - the woman who has a baby every year or two while her husband drinks or gambles away his paycheck.

[handsomeharry]

I was doing that, but, there was too much sexual harassment.