how do you feel about the term 'seasoned women'?
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Neat article Patz. \n\n"Marinated by life" says it all. \n\nStill young enough to engage.\nYet wise enough to stand back and choose the preferred options available. If there are none, perfectly acceptable as well, we'll make do with "what" we have.\n\n"Is there a corresponding term to describe guys ?"\nYes. \nA "Seasoned Woman" would find a "Signicant Man" attractive.
219087
I think it all goes back to our primitive instincts. Women were installed with motherhood...therefore our duties made us more sentimental. We had to be nurturing...and comforting. Men, on the other hand, were the providers. They had to build the huts, kill the pig and bring home the bacon. For a man, that was how he said his feelings, and sort of how he still does. A man may not come right out and say it, but he shows it in ways women don't understand, or don't look for. My husband isn't real big on feelings, but I know he still loves me. A couple of weeks ago, he said he was getting a raise. He was smiling, proof that it made him proud. He told me that now I could go shopping more or save it to buy furnature for our house when we move in. (He's in the Navy, and left a few days ago for a cruise). Just don't look at men on the surface...you'll be disappointed. Check out the other bottom layers, and you'll see their feelings. Best of luck to you!
918162
It depends...I've been down this road with the "dears" and the "huns".  The only time I let that slide (sometimes) is if it's an older person...like 70s+ as they (most of the time) mean no disrespect and are just doing that out of habit for anyone young enough to be their children or grandchildren.  HOWEVER anyone else I will always let them know as politely as I can to please don't refer to me as "dear" or "honey", etc.  I ask them to please use my name when speaking with me.  I've gotten a few eyes rollin' or a quick look, but never had a bad comment or repercussion because of it.  It's just disrespectful I think to call anyone that - especially in a working situation.
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Expectations are higher. Women are now supposed to be able to "do it all". this means retaining their roles as domestic goddesses, while being super mothers, AND having well-paid jobs. \n\nTry adding up the time it takes each day to do all of these things, and you'll see it's impossible without help. No wonder I'm so bloody exhausted!
1071936
I'm analytical (not as bad as I used to be though) and I don't feel tortured in my mind. Actually, I feel really in control of the things in my life because I insist on things being "just right". Due to what I refer to as my "type A" personality, I'm able to take pride in a job well done. I know that the things I do are done right and that allows me to not worry about it later. And I've found that if things are done correctly the first time, maintaining those things are much easier and you don't find yourself dealing with the snowball effect that many have to deal with when it all comes tumbling down around them (whether its their finances or home maintenance, etc.).\nI can say I'm definitely happy! ;)
560538
No. It's a neutral term.\n\nHowever, your tone of voice when you say the word could imply that you hold that career in contempt.
1117260
Yeah, some ladies at my work.  But it's a pretty big commitment from what I understood.  I don't think they sell or buy the products anymore.  However, I did hear one of the ladies talk about her commission checks for a couple of months - she made a bit of money while everyone was really excited about it.  Like I said, I think that the glamour wore off - it is a commitment.
1001329
Your last point defines a real woman.
983020
I am a housewife or whatever you want to call it. I don't really like the term 'stay at home mom' b/c I am a wife, too. I really like that I am a mom don't get me wrong, but I really feel like that term takes away from my identity- I am still a 20's something female who really wants to do things as one, too- not just a mom. I mean I LOVE my daughter (who is 7 and a 1/2) and I raise my 5 year old step son and I have since right when he turned 2, but he wasn't even bottle broke and only said dada and ba ba. His dad was raising him alone and totally babied (is that a word?) him. He still does, but when his dad isn't home, I have taken him light years... I also have a 13 yr old step daughter who comes over every tues. and Every weekend.\n       I agree that we don't get enough credit and when I have to say that to ppl I stay at home, I always feel like I should explain myself even though I don't really feel that way. My husband really figures that since I am home then the house should stay spotless, and always look clean, even though no one in the house closes the shower curtain when they are finished- if they use any products (which they do, all day and night) they stay right on the counter. My husband starts a pile of trash on the kitchen counter instead of putting it in the can --even if it isn't full- then he wonders why the house looks the way it does by the end of his day off and never remembers that when he came in the night before he said 'Wow, the house looks great honey'. The clothes just get thrown on the floor wherever and hangers get thrown on the bed... so no matter how hard I try, the house always looks cluttered, you know , like I never bothered, when it what I do everyday and then also at LEAST one night a week, when noone is home (wed. or every other FRI & SAT) I deep clean for hours with my ipod, and you really can't tell so much of the time. If the dishwasher is empty, ppl will still not put there dishes in it, and I didn't even mention the actual doing of the laundry or that my husband changes 10 times both of his days off AND where a 2x in everything, and always wears an undershirt. We have Big towels and then somehow we accumulated quite a feww smaller towels too, well, my husband will give his son a bath and use a beach towel for the floor instead of one of the small towels, which isn't a great big deal until you multiply 4 x 7 to make at least 28 big towels a week already, so washing more big towels instead of little towels makes no sense. They take up at least 3 times more room each.\n     My step son is enrolled in daycare (he goes from 9- 4:30 and pre school is from 1-4 on wen. and fri.) a cpl days a week and that and that started back in Feb. b/c I was at a breaking point, b/c I was raising him myself, while his mom did nothing for him, never came and got him and I was being fought against in trying to help 2 other ppls' son grow and do things that were appropiate for his age. I love him like he is my own, and have taught him everything, yet he the fact that he wasn't mine was being thrown in my face when I would try and do anything towards helping him become more independent. I left for a couple days and when I came back home, I let my husband keep him there 2 days a week so I could get some piece mind and that way his mom had to pick him up 2 times a week and keep him for a cpl hours til his dad got off work, and I was hoping that the school would tell my husband what was appropriate for his age instead of me. If those things weren't going on he would be home all the time.\n\nSorry, this is soo long, but that was a great Q! b/c I thought I was going crazy!!!!
1038894
For the most part, women who are not looking to marry are the ones who have been there and done that. If you're willing to carry the extra baggage that goes with that...more power to ya!
274018
Being a women, I understand how difficult men can be, but honestly, i think us women are the harder ones to understand. We say one thing, but feel another way.... We are just soo totally confusing at times!!!!! LOL
761084
have just turned 40,been 'grandmother' for 4 yrs! We prefer term 'nanny'. When i'm out with one or both of my grandchildren its priceless to see some peoples faces when they call 'nanny'. Dont worry-Be happy.
326202
It depends on the woman and/or her upbringing and beliefs. I know I do not like to be dominated. That makes you less of a person, we are all equal.
195611
I think it is sad that these women feel that's their only option.  I think it is sad that they feel so cheapened that they'll use it to do anything with.  Now, women who feel empowered to use their sexuality any which way is great and I say Amen to that.  But women who use their sexuality from a place of powerlessness are something else entirely, and for the most part (there are always exceptions, to everything) I don't blame them but society.\n\nFR
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I find it truly interesting that all the anwers above are from women. I agree with their answer myself, but alas I know that beauty would probably win out. At least in the case of youth. With age, hopefully, comes some level of wisdom so I , as I grow older and leave my raging hormones behind, can now look at a women as a person an not just a peice of ass. My hope is the day will come when women are not objectified and served up to hormone crazed young men like so much raw meat; but alas, this is not that day.
1097700
Whoa people. Let's not get nasty. I think that there are some great examples from both sexes of real intellect. Not all men think that they're smarter. I have had some real good discussions with women and I feel that there are some very brilliant female minds out there. Those men who "think" that they are should put their money where their mouths are!! I would bet on most women. I consider myself smart, however, I am sure that there's a women somewhere who's smarter. I won't make her feel bad that she is however. And I, will never gloat like a jack***!!!!
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I feel like someone has to represent a pagan/neo-pagan/wiccan voice, since we're so left out of the ususal discourse.  There are a lot of weird myths about witchcraft on yahoo answers that I try to answer, I like to think I'm educating people about something they may know nothing about.  Some people are looking for a path, and I would like them to know that Neo-paganism is real and open to them, even if they don't choose it.\n\nAlso, I feel really good about where I am spiritually, so I like to take advantage of that and pass a little on to others.  \n\nI also, on occasion, like to play poke the fundie.  I know it's kinda rude, but damn, there are some crazy people here, and sometimes it is fun to antagonize them and sit back and laugh.