Just what does a 30 year old woman want?

Cowabunga?

 

Would you be happy if <insert name of your least favourite male columnist> was seen as representing the way all 'thinking men' think? Anyway all Guardian columnists are mad.

 

I agree, but would add that most men are irrational too; you only need to consider the money we spend on our 'toys'. Think how many pairs of shoes you could buy for the price of a high-end amplifier!

 

hmm yes without a doubt, I do feel extremely sorry for some long suffering wives, the amount a man does spend on superfluous extras like cables plugs and bits.
And no doubt other things.

Sometimes I do think women are more 'superior' with their communication skills and senses.
And have perhaps priorities a bit better, gong out to the shops with friends, social activities, looking and feeling nice, nice house, nice decor, nice environment.
that gives a lot of pleasure, how much do we get from playing with our toys?

 

I would quote Jane Austen: 'One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other half', and that's not just a male/female division. But who is to say which set of pleasures priorities are 'better'? Enjoyment is after all an entirely subjective concept.

 

Change the All to some and I might side with you on that one. I do think that Sara Cox may not be in quite the same class as Jane Austen but I expect that her piece was written with perhaps more than just an inch or two of tongue in cheek. I would say she has started a few people thinking in this small part of the HI-FI universe and may just have started a mass debate upon the subject of what women want. So that can't be all bad can it?

 

I'd rather have the toys.

 

Anyway, I've read the thread. Thank you to Stumblin and those of you that don't think we are all alike. What does a 30 year old woman want? Well, it depends on the woman. Fancy stuff? Not for me. Unless it comes to camera equipment, then I'd have to say ok. All those shoes? Hell no. Give me something I can walk in and I'll wear it everyday for years. Big house? Nope. Fancy things inside it? Nope. Space to do my own thing and let my man do his? Yes please. Do I need a man to tell me how to get somewhere? Nope. I can read a map. Do I have to have him take me? No. I have legs, I can get to a bus stop.

Yes, I am quite different than some women, but most of my friends are like me. Most of the women that work out at the dojang I work at are like me. Just because one woman is a pain in the bum, doesn't make all of us that way.

 

Go Mango Fair play! As for gross generalisations - stereotypes exist for a reason, but everyone is individual as you've proved Don't slap me - but I'm in shock about the shoes - he he!

Do you not drive then (bus stop comment)? If so - big up yourself - aiii! Cycling and walking and public transport get me and most of my mates by just fine - not all disabled people live in taxis. Sorry - bit off topic there.

 

Same!

 

Oh - sorry for da Ali G-isms - I got the soundtrack ex-loan from Exeter Library for £1.50 yesterday.

Bo selektaaaah! Where's me Julie?