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