Would you let your guy carry your purse?

i don't think there's a problem with that. My hubby carry my bag. it's not because i have many things to carry... but it's like being a gentleman.. carrying your wife's bag. Plus the bag is safe (since it has money in it) he can protect it with snachers.

I have been married 36 years, and sometimes my husband just asks me to give him my purse if I need to use both hands. He knows he is a man. A manly man at that. :) He isn't worried about what other people think. I always tease him that my purse doesn't go with his shoes and then we have a little chuckle.

I honestly don't see what the big deal is. A purse, in a sense, is a bag..bags are bags. A purse is only considered a purse because it's the label we've assigned to it. It's nothing more but a mere bag..what is the big deal about holding or carrying a bag?

First and foremost, you choose to put your stuff into a purse; your make-up, brushes, hair scrunchies, telephones, etc. These are all things that you have decided that, for one reason or another, you can't leave home without. These are the "essentials" that you can't be without. Most men choose to leave the house with their wallet. No combs, hairspray, etc. These are choices we both make. Given that it is more popular now for guys to wear bags as well, I am sure that some do carry more things with them than what I have stated above. Those who don't wear a bag, make do with just their wallets and faith that they will make it through the day without all the extra amenities. So first and foremost, I think if you decide to leave your house with everything but the refrigerator, you must have done so with a belief in your abilities to make it through the day lugging them around. Seems to me you were probably able to carry your purse on your own before you met your bf or husband so what's the problem with continuing to do so? It's your choice to go out with or without a purse. Make the choice and then live with it. Does this mean I am against holding the purse for you if you need the help occasionally? Not at all. I find the whole topic amusing really. For years women have been struggling for equality and rightfully so. So what message does it send when all of a sudden you are strong enough to do all these things in the workforce but not strong enough to carry your own purse? Is it a way to emasculate your man? Is it a way to see if your man will do anything you ask of him? I don't think it's as simple as saying if he doesn't carry your bag, he must not be a good guy who cares about you. Some regard for his comfort in carrying a purse should be a necessity as well. And make no mistake, it is an emasculating thing you are asking him to do. To walk around in public with a female accessory? And be honest, most women choose their bags as far as how fashionable they are, not for functionality. (although that may be a secondary consideration) Is it an ego thing? Definitely! No doubt about it. It seems that some of you want it both ways. You want your man to be a healthy strong man. You want him to be somewhat "macho". Not in a sexist kind of way but in a way that makes you feel like a woman. How is he supposed to project that and be that if he is being asked to walk around with some little blue gucchi bag? There's a reason you don't see male mannequins in stores wearing women's purses. It's not becoming and it doesn't fit the image. For all of you who don't agree with me? Ask yourself how much you would want to walk around dressed like a man. You like your feminity. As well you should. Allow your men to remain men. Empower yourselves. Carry your own bags!

i dont think its a big deal for them...maybe it depends upon the guy...i think for us here in the Philippines its like a natural instinct for them to carry our bags or luggage or anything...its like that it is somehow their way of showing that they are gentleman, they care about you...if a guy doesnt want to carry it it's okay for me...anyway i manage to get out of the house and carry my purse by myself... moreover i do think its arrogant or let's say how impolite he is...if he doesnt want to carry it, he may just hand you the bag in a very nice way instead of leaving it somewhere...hello! get a life!

personally i don't like the idea,coz a ladies purse n me. But i do carry my wife purse now a days coz we got two kids n carry them around so its a bit hard on her, and her purse is a small n sexy black one which i dont mind carrying at all,but a funky purse no no not at all.

No, I carry my own purse and my own things. I do not trust anyone.

i also observed that on guys. they are ashamed to hold or carry a purse or handbag of their girlfriend but it also depends on the guy. there are also guy who dont mind carry it as long as both are together. For me its like a gentlemen thng to do. My boyfriend dont mind carrying it when its needed or if i please him when im doing something but of course i dont usually or do it habitually.

LET THEM carry it? That's absurd, no guy wants to carry a purse, its the exact opposite. Guys hate carrying girls purses, its something that makes us feel less manly. Books, backpacks, luggage, boxes, etc are ok since its a gentlemanly thing to do, but purses are where we draw the line.

Hahahahaha! What a loaded question! Years ago I asked my boyfriend (now my husband) to hold my handbag while I tried on an outfit. You might have though there was nuclear fission inside! He held it out from him like it was going to explode. LOL! Now a shopping bag that looks almost like my purse is another thing - he's comfortable with it and will carry it on his arm like women do with their handbags. Go figure!

I don't see anything wrong with it, but I think it's kind of foolish that women lug around a purse they don't need and then want a guy to carry it. My girlfriend has never owned a purse and she gets by just fine so I know it's not a necessity. As for it being some macho thing, I don't mind holding a purse for a while, but I hold it in my hand and not over my shoulder so it doesn't look like it's actually mine.

I personally have no issues about carrying a woman ompanion's purse if I think it is coming in the way of what she wants to do. It applies equally to my wife, friend and colleague. But on other occasions my view is you need it, you brought it and you carry it, unless of course you are suffereing from some disability. Sometimes ( some say more often than not!)interactions between men and woman become hilarious. On a airline bus, once I offered my seat to a lady. she scowled and rsponded, "Do I look that old."

i really don't oblige my guy to carry my bag, on the contrary, he is the one that insists of carrying my bag. i have told him a couple of times, that he really doesn't have to do that, but he tells me that he likes doing that to me, because it's chivalry. my guy really lives to that manners and conduct. i find it sweet and very gentleman of him though, but i don't take advantage of it. i still let him have my bag only when he ask of it, and not like simply turning over my bag whenever he's there.

I don't see anything wrong if a guy carries his girl's purse or bag. I actually find it cute. I mean, if a guy wants to carry his girlfriend's stuff, it's fine. I let my fiance bring my bag when he asks to bring it. It's a sweet gesture on his part and that is one of the things I love about him. He never forgets to be a gentle man even when it's not really necessary. I know for some guys it would be degrading to be seen bringing a girl's purse or bag. Maybe because it has something to do with "being macho" or something. I don't know. Times are changing... and we all have to go with the flow of change.

i think it is overly done. it is okay to let the guy carry it if you got to do somthing and need to be unloaded. but the whole time?! if you do not want to carry your purse, then don't bring one.

My husband occasionally carries my purse when I am shopping and need a free hand, or he will carry it when I am carrying my children. He usually just smiles or makes a joke out of it. I don't think there is anything wrong with a man carrying his woman's purse.

Yes its abig deal for any guy to carry her gf"s purse..i willnever do this thing..I am very igoistic and i think its overdone..And second thing special purse is madefor girls and people will start laughing ifa guy is holding that one..and deal is all about girl is showing to other people how much this boy love me..so i wont go for such a nonsense thing..

For guys to carry the bag of their girlfriends, I think it is ok (not because I'm a girl). It is not a matter of being sexist or what, it is just matter of helping out, being extra gentleman, because they just want to do it and feels like doing it.

It should not be a big deal for guys to carry a girl's purse. But the guy's feelings should also be considered. If the guy feels uncomfortable and the purse or handbag is quite small, I think it is better if the girl carries it herself. If it is a luggage or baggage, I would understand if the girl would ask assistance from her boyfriend. Carrying it is not sexist for me, it is just about comfort and appropriateness.

My husband carries my purse for me sometimes. He doesn't really like it, but hey that's life. The only time he carries it is when I have my hands full. We have a 1 year old child and some days he just wants mommy to carry him. On those days if we are out shopping or whatever, and don't have a basket to put my purse and the diaper bag in, Daddy gets to carry both. He accepts the responsibilty like a man, with a little whining but always gives in. LOL