Girls do you expect a man to know how to fix and build things around the house?

[Toad-1]

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To those girls voting yes, you don’t think it’s sexist to ‘expect’ or ‘require’a man to know how to fix/build things?

[Jaye234]

I used to think that men could fix anything but now I know that not all men can fix things.
When I was dating my husband I handed him a pair of clippers to fix- he is a mechanic so I thought he could fix them. (I sent the clippers to Wahl to have them repair them, they couldn't so they sent me a new pair plus the old pair) He just looked at me and told me I can't fix those, I said yes you can lol
I took them to my dad who can fix literally anything and he fixed them and after 10 years they still work!

[Miyumi]

No I don't expect them to. I'd first fix it myself, and if I can't I'd ask him. If he can't either then we'll just hire someone. I think it's silly to expect things that are 'gender locked'. Like how a woman should be able to cook and clean, and how a man should be able to fix things and build a house. That's just b. s. we all have our qualities and I don't expect him to fit that gender locked picture.

[DianaCrimson]

Yes. I learned doing everything from my dad and when im dating a man who can't do anything it feels like i cut his manhood when i do it instead of him and he just watches me being sad of how worthless he is.
Prefer a man with skills so that i can respect him as a man and learn something from him.

[Toad-1]

is it ok if he expects you to know how to cook?

[DianaCrimson]

Yes its more than normal :D Pretty sure i love to spoil him in any way. People learn new things everyday and the sweetest thing is when people learn from each other. Some people just never wanna learn and thats the sad part. But for those who do we all know that at one point we have to grow up and take care of our responsibilities.

[Toad-1]

but you don't think its sexist for him to expect women to know how to do that?

[DianaCrimson]

No, i dont. Think every woman should be able to cook if not for a man than for sure for herself. Its much better than eating all this junk food you can otherwise buy if you're not cooking. We both come from different countries. He learned how to cook my food and i learned how to cook his food.

[lostgirl_searching]

No I don't expect him to. My mom has taught me a lot and I enjoy doing it, but if it's something I can't do, I will ask my boyfriend to do it. If he can't I will just call to get it fixed. But sometimes depends on what's the problem my mom believes in to always call for a professional to be safe.

[PoliceLivesMatter]

If she can cook a three course, grade- A meal, she can expect me to be handy, fix, and build things around the house.

[Shoenron]

Very funny to see girls' answer in this compared to the "should a man expect a woman to cook" question.

[ChronicThinker]

I don't expect it, but I would like it if he knew how. I don't give a fuck if it's sexist, how many guys want a girl that can cook?

Yeah, fuck off.

[desidoll]

Yes, or else I'd call the hot plumber to fix my faucet 😛 I often joke this with my boyfriend. He gets all mad 😂

[Toad-1]

makes me mad too >:(

[desidoll]

Awww both of you seem to share similar attitude 😂

[vishna]

I've had men in my life who were very handy around the house, and then I've had men in my life who aren't so handy around the house or with cars, but who are really tech savvy and help out that way. Honestly, any help is appreciated and not expected.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea it would help lol but if he's gonna be like cliff huxtable and make it worse than we’ll call a repair man hha

[Toad-1]

is it ok if he expects you to know how to cook?

[DizzyDesii]

Yea but neither of us cook so he's accepted that hahz we’re gonna try to learn together tho

[Toad-1]

but you don't think its sexist for him to expect women to know how to do that?

[DizzyDesii]

I said it would help... i didn't say i expect him to know

[JenSCDC]

I expect me to know how to fix things around the house.

[Toad-1]

'me' or men?

[JenSCDC]

Me, myself, and I.

[coralee]

Nope. As someone who grew up seeing men do all that stuff around the house I would much rather call a professional. All that happens when my Dad and my brother get to fixing or building stuff is a huge mess and a massive inconvenience for weeks.

[Amanda__Murphy]

I know what you mean I still have things in the house that my dad started years ago and never finished

[coralee]

@Amanda__Murphy Exactly having a handyman around the house is a good idea on paper in practice it isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure it costs more money, but it's done properly and in a timely manner. My boyfriend and my brother decided to team-up and redo my bathroom. What would have been a couple day job for a professional had my bathroom looking like a disaster zone for months. Thanks but no thanks.

[Amanda__Murphy]

Exactly and guess who has to do all the cleaning up do dusty wood all over the place months later, me lol

[coralee]

@Amanda__Murphy Exactly!!!

[CubsterShura]

No. I have been forever asking my dad to teach ME to do these. Its good if he knows, but I don't expect him to do it.

I want to be as less dependent on my partner as possible. Will help in difficult situations.

[fauchelevent]

No 😂 I expect them to probably think they have an idea on how to fix something, try, make it worse and then have to call for help. It’s what’s happened every time one of the boys have ever tried to fix something important around here 😂

[Amanda__Murphy]

No but it would be handy because I am no good at that stuff. I would love to learn how to build things but I went to an all girls so we didn’t have wood work or metal work

[dragonfly6516]

No, but I expect him to be willing to learn and to help me do it. I know how to do these things for myself, but due to joint and circulation issues, it's hard for me.

[Pinay_ako]

It's like expecting every girl to know how to cook and do housewife stuff... So no.

[GemmaStylezz]

No, I prefer a shared role! My man can cook and fix the air conditioner! I can’t change a tire and give good ass massages. It’s helpful for both roles to know a little bit about everything

[Noora1]

If he expects me to know how to cook and clean, then I expect from him to be able to fix and build things.

[StickStickity13]

to be fair, cooking and cleaning is much more difficult than many repairs.

[Noora1]

I at least don't find cooking and cleaning difficult.

[englisc]

@StickStickity13

That's how women feel about repairing things.

[Lostranza]

No. However it would be a really helpful useful skill. I saw my father do it, however I understand that times have changed and that everyman does not have such skills. To me it would be a added bonus.

[Muhfucah]

No but it would be nice. My man can't fix crap. I'm always the one fixing things etc. He asks me for help. I got no problem w it either way as long as it gets done

[19magic]

I can do a lot of DIY around the house it's really not too hard, I know shit about cars though so although itwoukd be nice it's not something I'd expect

[Lenitie]

I expect him to know basics that everyone should know? Like changing lightbulbs? Does that count as a yes?

[GeekyGirl16]

I would prefer he know basics, but I plan on learning them too, sooooooooo, yeah... if he doesn’t, I’d understand 🤷‍♀️

[Alice2398]

Yes I'd expect them to at least try and learn to fix it as I know how to and I think it should be equal and a joint effort whenever doing any house hole tasks

[Alice2398]

Household*

[MyAimIsTrue]

It's not so much an expectation, but I find it really sexy when I guy does diy, no idea why. I also enjoy fixing stuff and it's good to share things you enjoy

[AwesomeCookie]

@Toad-1 I would prefer it, but I think I can be pretty handy myself. YouTube is amazing for dummies!

[SnowWhite13]

Nah haha. I don’t expect or prefer it either way. Tbh I’ve got a thing for nerds and gamers though 😂 not really the handy type

[mrs-turner97]

Would hope they know least as Much as me but mine knows it all and can fix pretty much anything

[englisc]

It doesn't matter - if he can't do DIY they can always get a real man in to come and do it instead.

[Malita55]

I don’t expect it, but it would be nice if he knew. I know how to fix some stuff myself, so I don’t really need him to know

[mooky06]

I actually find it a sexy trait in a man to be able to do somethings around the house.

[TacosRAwesome]

I probably expect him to be able to fix a few things like hammer a nail, change a plug and other daily stuff but I don't see a real need for him to fix everything.

[Chrysis]

No, why should I? People don't just know how to do things because of their gender.

[bubble_tea]

No, but I expect that he's willing to learn it just as I did.

[BadAssHunter]

Yes because I don't know what I'm doing. I prefer a handy man.

[Toad-1]

Is it ok for him to expect you to cook as well?

[BadAssHunter]

Yup. I expect him to cook as well. Cooking is a necessity.

[Toad-1]

ok then he should be able to expect you to fix things too

[BadAssHunter]

No. I'm not a handy man. I'm just a cook.

[thisGUYknows]

Nothing should be expected but all should be appreciated.

[sandra102]

No not necessarily,, but if he does its just a bonus

[Pamina]

It's definitely a plus, but not necessarily a must.

[AussieGirl1989]

Um no can he? If so thanks saves money for a handyman

[LittlePrince85]

If he makes enough money he can just hire someone if he isn't good at it.

[dragonfly6516]

A lot of women would prefer a man who doesn't throw money at every little problem, because there are several issues that money can't solve.

[LittlePrince85]

@dragonfly6516 It's ok cause I don't prefer women.

[dragonfly6516]

My father instilled this trait in me.

[LittlePrince85]

@dragonfly6516 That's fine.

[Sienna-Rose]

@dragonfly6516 I think your father has a very good point. It’s about the effort.

[dragonfly6516]

We had money growing up; but my father was a self made man. He was independently wealthy though his own efforts. That's why he doesn't have to pay others, even when he can't do it himself. He's built so many professional relationships through his efforts, that he can always find someone willing to help him without having to pay them. They know he's going to do something for them in return.

[NatureBeauty]

Heck nope, I am the one who knows how to fix things

[_Crystal]

No but I love it when they can I get to learn something new haha

[Snowomann]

I'm good at fixing and building things around the house. So no

[veronicalynn]

It's definitely a bonus if he's has handyman skills but is not a requirement..

[Kai02]

I expect them to know really basic crap that everyone regardless of sex should know. But besides that no

[Kiran04]

Every man should expect himself to know how to fix, build, and do things around the house. Those are manly traits and we should be proud of them.

[MelaninDoll]

No I don't expect him to, it's not his job to know how to do everything.

[pleasestopthis]

I don't expect him too, but it would be nice if he knew. We could save the money from the repairman.

[pookybear123]

My partner is crap at DIY, he always offers me a helping hand and I quite like to show off 😄

[Izumiblu]

Yeah. Basic shit anyways

[Izumiblu]

I mean sure is there something wrong with that?

First he’s larger n more experienced in these sorts off things than me. I do woman things he does man things , if that’s sexist then I’m ok with it.

[Toad-1]

Well I’m not aiming that at you I’m more aiming towards the girls that get mad at you for expecting them to cool but then turn around and expect a man to know how to fix or build things.

[just1girl]

I wouldn't expect. I would probably just ask if he has experience. Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't.

[TheBestUsername]

I'm actually really good at fixing and building stuff.

[HeyThere94]

My girlfriend does that; I have no clue how to fix things. I do cook

[MidnightCowboy]

If a girl expects that, goodbye. I am not into girls who need the guy to fix things

[mrsterlingarcher]

I wanna learn about houses and cars, but it's kinda hard to do all that shit while in high school.

[PrincessPie]

Yup :P, and i need someone to remove the spiders!

[Toad-1]

ok you're doing all the cooking then :P

[PrincessPie]

deal lol

[Toad-1]

I'll have the fish and ships please *hands you back the menu* :P

[Toad-1]

chips*

[PrincessPie]

ohhh i wanted to serve ships lol

[Moonchild714]

No, that's what The Guy is for.

[Toad-1]

is The girl for cooking and cleaning?

[howlyz]

And making sandwiches lol ;P

[DancingGirl]

I hope so because i am bad at it 😖

[Toad-1]

is it ok for him to expect you to cook then?

[DancingGirl]

I actually ❤️ to cook 😂

[Toad-1]

but you don't think its sexist for him to expect women to know how to do that?

[Divine04]

It depends on his age but I think both genders should help out in that department

[BornFree]

Nope, because I can do that by myself

[marijajr]

I'm doing all of that tbh

[Jmcmanning]

No because not everyone is mechanical inclined.

[CarpetDenim]

A little but not really

[Sienna-Rose]

It’s definitely attractive

[Sienna-Rose]

Interesting reading some of the comments on this. In my experience men are generally quite handy. I enjoy cooking and cleaning but also enjoy fixing things too - my dad and brothers taught me things growing up, I build my own furniture. It’s not expected of him, but I love it when he helps as he’s stronger than me, (and that’s not to say I’m weak) but he just likes to help.

I think it’s about team work, not ‘I can do it better’, or ‘you should or shouldn’t do this’ and ‘I should or shouldn’t do that’. Why not both just push yourselves to be the best you can be and utilise each other’s strengths as a team? THAT’S what is attractive!

[NYCQuestions1976]

I can do a thing or three...