2007-01-31 07:01:05 · 16 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I'll do the cooking if she does the dishes.
I'll do the laundry if she does the bills
I'll do the grocery shopping is she does the vacuuming
I'll mow the lawn and handle the landscaping if she does the decorating.
I'll consult her on what I do as long as she consults me on what she does (particularly on the decorating).
I'll not be frigid emotionally if she isn't frigid physically.
I'll watch romance movies with her if she plays video games with me.
I'm willing to bring half to the table as long as half isn't defined in terms of hours and/or money put in.
I'll put her on a pedestal as long as she puts me on one too.
Its not about what I would bring, its about what we would bring. I good couple seems to be one where there is a mix of strengths and weaknesses. Its about give and take not give give give give give....
I won't bring a wedding ring however. Nor will I be with a women who is expecting one.
draecoiram - yes, men are interested in what they get - just like women are interested in what they get - did not a woman ask the question for example?
2007-01-31 21:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Justin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is too general of a question to get a real good answer. Do you mean generally? It differs from man to man, relationship to relationship. Different men want different things from a relationship at different times. What I wanted in a relationship 10 years ago is not the same as what I want now.
Ultimately, I guess, you could generalize an answer like this: men want the same things women want in a relationship... but more sex.
Still, I think that is a generalization. Can you be more specific?
2007-01-31 15:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It does not really matter what men offer or believe they offer, it will never be enough nor will it be the right things for most women the woman will find any excuse she can to cheat and in todays standards she no longer has to be covert about it. So the real question would be what does the man hope he gets which would be a girl that really is faithful and he wont have to listen to 9/10 of the male and/or female population of her home state brag about how great the sex was with his wife when they had her and more importantly that her nude pics are not plastered throughout the lockers and bedrooms of pro athletes. Talk about the Grand Illusion ...
2007-01-31 15:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by chazzn101 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Men want to offer companionship, security and their "fair share." They want to be our heroes and they show it in the cutest ways sometimes. Here's an example, my bf and I actually discuss "Whose gonna clean up after the a) party b) dog c) other of life's messes?"
he wants me to see that I can depend on him in "times of crisis." And I think it is adorable. BTW< we are not young and starry eyed, we're more "mature" now than we were when we met and with that maturity comes patience, love and understanding; these are the things he and I offer one another. For me, that's cool!
2007-01-31 15:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by TygerLily 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lots and Lots of Money $$$$$, thats all I really have to offer.
2007-01-31 15:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A man offers a woman the opportunity to adore him and cater to his every need in a relationship.
2007-01-31 15:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
from some of the answers above, it seems some men are more interested in what they can GET rather than what they can GIVE in a relationship.
anyway, from my relationship, i would guess that my husband wants to provide me with security, physical & emotional. he likes to make sure i talk to him about anything bothering me, he likes doing things that would be 'too hard' (lol... like i can't open that jar, or take out the trash! but it's sweet!), he contributes to the upkeep of the home, taking care of the pets (and i'm sure the babies when we have them).
he wants to make life easier and more enjoyable for me (and he succeeds!) he wants to make me happy.
2007-01-31 15:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Love, best friends, companions through life..
Care, protection, children and the other half of the whole...
2007-01-31 15:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe in a fifty fifty relationship. i think both partners should contribute something in every part of a relationship. like money, raising kids, sex, ect
2007-01-31 15:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by H-townz finest 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
money and a stable house and home too raze the kids.
2007-01-31 15:06:38 · answer #10 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋