"I am happy being a woman"
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
October 27, 2008 3:31am CST
No, P1ke hasn't got a little too much in touch with his feminine side! I read that in a magazine and wondered what it meant? The woman that spoke those words said that at the age of 30 she felt able to say that she feels happy in her gender. But she offered no other qualification. So, are you happy being your gender and what is it that makes you feel that way?
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@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
i am happy to be a woman. i am happy to be a mother and a wife. i just don't know exactly why, i just feel that i am contented being a woman all my life. And if i am given a chance to choose what gender will i be given another life, i will still choose to be a woman, a mother, a wife, a girl friend and a sister..
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@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
nice post though. cheers to all the women in the world... and for those who want to be one, but did not have the chance, have a nice try though (lol)
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@renitaperrone (547)
• United States
27 Oct 08
haha! That is an interesting question and I, too, wonder what that woman met. I can honestly say it's never been a question for me! I am woman, hear me roar! LOL I am content with the way God created me. I can't imagine being anyone else.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Oct 08
Hi P1ke well I do not know what she meant by that either lol she could have explained really I guess
I do not mind being a Woman but I still say we Women have the bad deals at time lol
All I can say I am just happy being me I guess x
@34momma (13882)
• United States
27 Oct 08
i must agree with her. I love being a woman too. I love the fact that i can have children. I love the fact that they children come to me when they have a boo boo. i love the fact that i am the glue that holds my wonderful family together. i love the curves of my body. I love that i can wear a skirt and heels. I love that i can go and spend the day at the spa getting my hair and nails done. I just love being a woman
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@ellie333 (21016)
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27 Oct 08
To be quite honest I have never really thought about it. I was born a girl and became a woman and that who I am. I think as a woman I have experienced being a mother which is the best blessing so yes I guess I am happy being a woman. I don't think I have ever wanted to be a man not even for a day although I am also the provider which is usually a man role in the family home. Huggles Ellie :D
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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27 Oct 08
Ellie333 - Ellie
I think that for most of us we are what we are and get on with it. I have wondered what it must be like to be female occasionally, but not so much that I'd actually want to be one. But that magical feeling of a having a child in you must be unbelievable, if physically uncomfortable at times.
P1ke
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
27 Oct 08
Hi pikey! Well, since I've never been anything else but
a woman and I've never given any thought about wanting
to be anything else I would have to say that I am
perfectly happy with my gender too! Why wouldn't I be?
We get to wear pretty clothes if we choose to, or jeans
and comfy things, we can speak out if we want to or be
just sweet and adorable (yeah right!). I think we get to
be the best of everything! I wouldn't have it any other
way! I am definitely happy in my own skin! I don't think
I would want to trade places with a man because they
don't have anything on us at all! In fact they are missing
so many of our most important qualities that they don't
have an idea about!
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
27 Oct 08
Many women are not happy being a woman because they are treated as second class citizens. They are denied many things that men take for granted due to their gender.
But personally, I've never had reason to be unhappy being a woman. And I am happy to be a woman because I feel that women have the strength and the softness to deal with problems (this is a general outlook and I know all women might not fall into either or both categories)
I just read something (Tears of a woman) and that probably influenced my response...lol
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@cher8558 (425)
• Canada
28 Oct 08
Hi friends,
I feel so blessed that God made me a woman. The ability to produce another little person is something that no man will be able to fully understand. Men are proud fathers, yes. But the experience of feeling that living being inside you is the whole reason being a woman is so wonderful.
Cheers,
Cheryl
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@Amberina (1541)
• United States
27 Oct 08
I am happy being a woman, I feel that I am unique and I used to be able to produce life and that makes me very special. As I am growing older I am taking things slower and really thinking about my choices and my body helps me to do that lol. Getting old is not for whimps I have some illnesses that slow me down nothing life threatening but they play a big part in my life on the choices I make for that day.
I love being a woman and having the uniqueness that I have.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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27 Oct 08
I know what you mean about getting older and slowing down a little. Actually, illness aside, I quite like it. But I'm one of those people that didn't much like being young! Probably explains why I am enjoying regressing now. Or is that men just not ever growing up?
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
27 Oct 08
hi pikey almost all the time I am happy being a woman, as I was born this way and had the privelege to bear two children, and be married to a wonderful guy. the only time I could wish I was a guy is when I am standing in a long line waiting to get into the womens restroom while the guys are going in and out of their restroom in seconds. this usually happens in one of our moviehouses where there aree just not enough stalls in the ladies room and some women take forever to do their business and come out again. But that wish soon fades away once I get into the ladies room. No I love being a woman as I am shy and not into having to be a macho type person, so I like the men do all that kind of stuff. I think its the idea a woman can have children, and can lean on her guy ocassionally that makes me like being what I am.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
28 Oct 08
P1ke..I'm happy being a woman cause i get to touch myself..
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@taface412 (3175)
• United States
27 Oct 08
Well I have to admit I happen to love being a woman. But at the same time it is frustrating. Because it seems no matter how educated and far you go in life there are stereotypes that follow. And there are women out there who confirm these stereotypes which make it harder for the gender as a whole. (You can see this with all stereotypes of anyone and anything).
Plus as a woman we look at life in a multi functional way more so than men who are straight lined thinkers. Also, we have periods in our lives where so many things and people depend upon us we can easily get lost in the mix.
It makes sense that she has come to this acceptance of herself in her 30's because this is the age I believe when most women actually find themselves, their strengths, truths and self acceptances. Which is ironic because most women are scared to turn 30. I embraced it. Because my 20's seemed to be a rush of hormones, life beginnings and reality of adulthood while still thinking as a naive person.
So to me the 20's is your testing period and your 30's are your results.
So yes I am happy to be a woman for I can see much more on both sides. ANd I have learned to accept I cannot change every single person out there who claim women are yo-yos. As my mother has said to me all my life "If you know the truth why upset yourself with a fight. If you know it that is all that is important."
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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27 Oct 08
I imagine that there are stereotypes in most things, so we shouldn't be too surprised to see them in our genders. Women do seem to operate on several levels at once whereas men trundle along quite happily on about two - work and home! As a man I became settled with myself in my 30s, but that hasn't stopped me questioning what I am doing and looking at new things. I guess that it is the same for women too. Your Mother's advice is very good. So why do we insist on beating ourselves up over things that either don't matter or we have little influence over anyway?!
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@taface412 (3175)
• United States
27 Oct 08
I think we end up beating ourselves up over these things because we are striving to be the best we can and not understand it is our weakness and failures that teach us the most.
It's funny when the lights come on you can see almost everything much clearer DUH. LOL
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@tapnaroy12 (875)
• India
27 Oct 08
hi
Yes, I'm happy being a woman, no doubt about that. But I know there are many women who are not happy with their gender. At the same time, I guess there may guys who aren't happy to be guys.
It's actually how the society and family is treating me matters. If the treatment is good I'm happy. Unfortunately, women are sometimes subject to abuse and domestic violence. In such particular situations, a woman can't be happy with her gender.
I guess, there are good number of guys available who aren't happy being a guy. But we take arbitrarily that guys are happy being a guy.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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27 Oct 08
Tapnaroy12
I imagine that for many people there can be a confusion and dissatisfaction with their gender. Some, and it seems to be more men than women as far as I can see, take steps to change. For most of us though, we are quite happy being us. Thank you.
P1ke
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@tapnaroy12 (875)
• India
27 Oct 08
Hi
Thanks for your reply. Most of women are dis satisfied because of various socio economic conditions which as a men you don't have to face. SO yes, you are right, dissatisfaction is more prevalent among the women.
@Little_Boy (448)
• India
27 Oct 08
Actually anybody has nothing to do with his/her gender. A person has to be what the creator has made. Two gender : male and female. What is the difference between this two? In the general perspective, there is no difference. The only difference is, by nature, men possess more physical strength than the women. This is the only rule men have a tendency to undermine women. For this reason women sometimes feel that, taking birth as a woman in this male dominated society in a bad luck. But to say the truth. Physical power cannot be the meausrement of the superiority of anybody. Women have competed their male counterpart in many events and they have defeated male. So taking birth as a male or female has nothing special value. You are a female and you are taking proud of this, why? Are you a female because you wanted to be a female? I am a male, does that mean I have taken birth as a male becuase I wanted to be a male? No. So, male or female whoever you are, just prove yourself.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
27 Oct 08
To be honest, I am happy because I don't know the other option.
I don't know what it is like to be a man, so I am happy to be a woman.
I am happy to live in Chicago, because I don't know what is like to live in Scotland or China.....
HUGS
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@cynicalandoutspoken (4725)
• United States
27 Oct 08
I was born a female so I just accepted it as something I couldn't change and after living with men, I am glad I am female. I don't have to remember to put the seat down after I use the bathroom because I sit down to tinkle. I am skilled enough to pour beverages out of their containers into a glass. I don't have to chug them from the carton. I don't sit and scratch my nether regions while watching TV. I don't look at my female friends and wonder how good they are in bed. I don't have to punch my friends in the arm to say hello. It's okay if I cry. And once a month I can become a total lunatic and it as accepted as something that women do. I certainly love being a woman. lol
*disclaimer* I should mention that none of the above behaviors are resident in my husband. Maybe because he was raised with 2 older sisters and got it beat out of him at an early age.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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27 Oct 08
I don't do any of those things either Cyn. Have you ever been punched in the arm by some dim witted Jock? Bruising isn't the start of it! I have learned to batten down the hatches on the monthly emotional roller coaster ride and there's nothing so heart lifting as "I'm cycling. Oh deep joy. 5 days of being in the wrong! Compliments the other 26,25 or 23 (usually) when I get it wrong wonderfully!
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@borgborg (821)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
(Cherry) Yes I am! I've thought about that a lot, how lucky I am being a girl and all. I can't imagine not having the pleasure of shopping and doing my nails and hair! Sometimes I'm thinking that if I weren't a girl I would have been gay! hehe! Plus I don't think borg will like me if I was a guy... hehe!
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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27 Oct 08
I am very pleased that you are happy. Speaking as a male, not a homosexual one, who had a pedicure and foot massage on saturday, it's not just women that can enjoy the pampering! I think that poor Borg would have a little shock if you weren't a girl! LOL.
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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27 Oct 08
Hi p1key,
How can I explain why I like being a women when I have never been a man? but its hard work being a women, at the same time I like being looked after though I can do that by myself and able to cope with everything life throwa at me and I can handle myself emotionaly, I can handle most things but if I were a man I don't think I can handle it. Hugs.
Tamara
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