One Mo' Time

Overheard

One of the op-ed pieces in today's New York Times deals with what author Maureen Dowd says is a man's desire to marry his mum. Not in the literal sense of course because that's just so Oedipal, but from the aspect of marrying someone who will be a subservient caretaker. Apparently researchers have shown that smart, independent women don't stand a fighting chance of snagging a guy unless they dumb it down.

Ironically this was borne out by a conversation I overheard on the way home.

She1: They're talking about layoffs again, but Bridget isn't worried. She says she got her new husband and he'll take care of her.

She2: New husband? How many has she had?

She1: This is her third one. She found him on the Internet.

She2: Well, what does he do?

She1: Nothing apparently, since Bridget pays the mortgage and the car note and all the bills. He says he can't contribute because he has to pay child support for the four children he has from previous relationships. Bridget cooks and cleans for him as well.

She2: Sounds like Bridget's the one doing all the caretaking. Isn't she some sort of Financial Analyst?

She1: Yes, she's responsible at work and abdicates at home. She just wants him to be happy so maybe this time one of the husbands will stick around.

So you high IQ women bound and determined to head to the alter take heed. Quoting Maureen Dowd here, "Women want to be in a relationship with guys they can seriously talk to - unfortunately, a lot of those guys want to be in relationships with women they don't have to talk to."

posted by La Cabeza Grande @ 6:03 PM