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Marion replied to Annelise's discussion 'joining the forums'

I really enjoy your posts, Marta. I think there's a real dichotomy between the selflessness proscribed by many, if not most religions, and the mild degree of selfishness inherent to ideals like feminism.

February 20

Marion replied to Sara's discussion 'struggling with gender/power (and also not)'

You suspect that you may be oppressed because your husband earns and you don't, and he doesn't ever mention it. Now that you've had a few days to think about it, do you realize how silly that sounds? It sounds like you are a sahm with an agreea...

February 20

Marion replied to Erin C's discussion 'Watch out! Dad might try to make dinner!'

The last positive image I saw of a competent man on a commercial for cleaning supplies, I emailed praise to the company.

February 20

Marion replied to Marta Jespersen's discussion 'Can a true feminist really believe that her husband should be the head of the household because her religious beliefs dictate it or is that counterproductive?'

Feminism is about being able to choose what is right for you as a woman, correct? So if, as a woman, you decide that your faith is the most important thing in your life, and that faith dictates the roles in your marriage, then that's fine. Becaus...

February 20

Marion replied to Naomi's discussion 'Pressure to stay at home?'

Actually, with my only child being 14, I feel pressure to work. But I do what I want. It's my life!

February 20

Marion replied to Erin C's discussion 'What does Feminism mean to you?'

That's kind of a weird position to me. You resent people for utilizing their legal rights (rights you obviously support) and the current culture (pants being a cultural choice, not a legal RIGHT), because you think they don't appreciate it? How do...

February 20

Marion replied to Judy's discussion 'Name Game'

I did not change my name during my first marriage, even though we had a child together. I simply explained that she has her dad's last name and I have my dad's last name. I didn't plan on it during my second, but he said "It's important to me, bu...

February 20

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February 19

Marion replied to Emily's discussion 'What would a house wife earn?'

I like that theory, Amy. That's quite sensible.

February 19

Marion replied to Emily's discussion 'What would a house wife earn?'

Such a bunch of baloney those things are. Nothing I do is worth more. If I was to hire someone to do what I do I would pay 20-30K/yr. Picking up the house, making dinner, letting dogs in and out, and running kids to activities is NOT worth more t...

February 19

Marion replied to Charlotte's discussion 'Friends'

Try www.meetup.com

February 19

Marion replied to Erin C's discussion 'Raising Socially Conscious Children'

I would like a section for childless housewives.

February 19

Marion replied to evelyne's discussion 'househusbands'

Lost my job, we are still fine financially, so there's no reason to rush out and get another one. Not a huge discussion or anything.

February 19

Marion replied to Chrissie's discussion 'His Way or the Highway?'

Well first, is he making good decisions? When you look back at it, can you see that the decisions he made were for your benefit? Because you will handle it differently depending on if he's doing a good job or a bad one as the "leader" of your fami...

February 19

Marion replied to Heidi Ahrens's discussion 'What do you do to balance all sides of yourself; feminist, housewife?'

I don't need to "balance" being a feminist and being a housewife because I do not feel they are at odds with each other. However, just to feel balanced in general, I spend a lot of time reading, some time outdoors, a lot of time in silence. And w...

February 19

Marion replied to Liz's discussion '"Accidental" busting'

Typically females are weaker than males. Or can you bench more than him?

February 19