I hear you... And everything beyond the initial request is speculation of course, as she doesn’t actually say what happened, but I imagine it was one of three scenarios:

Why not just ask for what you want—in plain language? And then we could’ve all happily dragged him through the mud when he ignored Gemma’s plainly stated wishes.

I just wonder if she’s afraid because she has already tried and been shut down. (Yes, she should leave, but it takes a lot to get to that point.)

The thing is, you get smacked down enough times for asking for what you want and need, why wouldn’t you stop?

I’d definitely like to hear your explanation about this.

Shouldn’t we, as women, be more pissed that we have to train men like dogs in order to act like responsible, thoughtful humans?

I didn’t read the initial article, but as a married woman who is a successful (kinda bad ass) attorney and yet also doesn’t the lions share of this work at home I kind of get it. I don’t necessarily get the part where she expects him to do the job in that particular way without saying, but I do get not wanting to…

Ok, you also missed the point. Why does there have to be a ‘confrontation’ about shit that men should just know how to do because they are ADULTS. She’s afraid because men aren’t shit and she knows that even with a really good man, bringing this up is going to start some shit. Why does she have to start some shit just…

Did you graduate from Howard in 2007? I remember that quote from Oprah’s speech.

Here’s the thing about that Dove debacle that I have yet to see addressed:

If she’s upset at the flack she’s getting, then why in the HELL would you make it public knowledge that you voted for the shyt-head, boorish, SOB as POTUS? Most Christians use the term “Christian” like it a “Get-out-of-Jail” free card to excuse their piss-poor decisions.

Your coworker sounds infuriating and annoying.

Don’t worry, you’ll change your mind

“You just need to have them. You’ll change your mind”.

IT’S A TRAP!!! Please! Don’t throw away your sleep-filled nights, full bank-accounts, freedom to flit off to New York for the weekend, and ability to pass for 25 when you’re 35 because of family pressure. Children are NOT a requirement for adulthood! And once you have ‘em, you never can go back. At least not without…

I had a brief moment of broodiness in my late 20s. Now, I’m just like, thanks but no thanks. We’d be good parents, but we just don’t want it. I’d rather spend my time and money on me. Seeing my friends’ kids (good kids too) just reinforces that feeling. They’re cute and all, but I’m not interested. And I’m sure…

8 years (not married, no plans to do so)

I’m a guy who doesn’t want kids and I get no shortage of this type from various relatives.

The baby questions started at our reception. The ink was still wet on the license and all everyone could ask about was a kid.