Colombian women wear the pants?

dwmte says on May 16, 2005, 15:05:

has nothing to do with gringo or colombiano.... the women run the show. the men may be like roosters and crow a lot, but ask ANY colombian who is boss around the house and it will come back, 'mama.'

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Colombiche says on May 16, 2005, 15:10:

Hell yeah Wear the pants all the way, especially paisas.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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dwmte says on May 16, 2005, 15:17:

to be honest, though.... i actually prefer my 'pants wearer' in a skirt...or, for that matter, nothing at all is even better. beat me, mama, but beat me naked.

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Crazy Eagle says on May 16, 2005, 18:21:

why paisas? Do paisas have a reputation for being bossy? If so, why should this be the case? I mean, Medelin is just a city, or is there something about the culture?



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kernow62 says on May 16, 2005, 19:38:

Well my wife isn't the boss in my house I can assure you.

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kernow62 says on May 16, 2005, 19:39:

Update:

She says to tell you, yes she is!

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utopiacowboy says on May 16, 2005, 21:23:

Do you want one who wears the pants? Sure, you can find them. If you want one who lets you walk all over her, you can find them too. If you want one who believes in mutual cooperation and respect, you can find one of those too.

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Rubiazo says on May 16, 2005, 21:37:

I prefer one who likes to trade it off a little bit. Nothing like being spanked by a woman who'se ass-cheeks are still glowing red! :)

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amber says on May 18, 2005, 11:01:

WE WEAR THE PANTS FOR SURE! my mother being colombian and my dad being an irish 'gringo' ive grown up with my mum being the boss of the house and definetly wearing the trousers. Latin women believe they can dominate a gringo everytime, and because of their hot blooded nature and firey temper its often true! its much harder to control a Colombian guy, so when Latinas, in particular Colombianas, find a white boyfriend they make the most of it. ive seen it a hundred times before...so be prepared!

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utopiacowboy says on May 18, 2005, 21:48:

And the generalizations just keep on coming..... Those fiery Latinas with their meek little pussy-whipped gringos. I don't think any woman would have much respect for a man she could walk all over, Latinas included.

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Crazy Eagle says on May 19, 2005, 07:38:

I see your point, but... I see your point amigo, but there is a fine distinction between being "walked all over" and being secure enough in one's masculinity to let a strong woman take control, at least part of the time.

Bottom line: some guys are intimidated by strong women, some are indifferent, while others admire them.

"Caught between the twisted stars the plotted lines the faulty map that brought Columbus to New York" Lou Reed

"The natural rhythm of life is routine punctuated by orgy" Aldous Huxley

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 19, 2005, 07:57:

I would'nt say I am the boss, but I try to make the relationship equal.
sometimes it looks that I am the boss, because my husband is so laid back. ;-)

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Albatross says on May 19, 2005, 08:03:

U.C. ... and men don't have much respect for hen-pecked losers either.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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pachovia says on May 19, 2005, 08:09:

My gringo ass is the boss! No woman will tell me what to do and she knows it! But to be serious my girl is the boss when it comes to the home, the food, and other womanly things. We both try to treat each other equal but when push comes to shove and we both get mad, she is always the one who comes back to say she is sorry. You guys need to be strong, Colombian woman respects strength more then American women.

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ElCheAmericano says on May 19, 2005, 08:11:

Kat if you were my woman I would not not only let you were the pants in the house, I'd let you keep them :)

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 19, 2005, 13:17:

Che uhh *blushing* I'll be happy to wear them.;-)

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ElCheAmericano says on May 20, 2005, 07:41:

Kat1 You'd be happy but (so would I) your boyfriend would probably kick my ass and then my barranquiellera would finish whatever was left after that.

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Anggrek Hitam says on May 20, 2005, 08:05:

No, colombian women also wear often skirts and not always pants.
I dont like women with pants on.

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dwmte says on May 20, 2005, 09:22:

ah, mi orquedia negra.... siempre la repuesta buena...

como me gusta las faldas....verdad.

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quindioman says on May 20, 2005, 09:54:

actually... ...my one wears sexy suspenders and high heels

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surfermami says on May 20, 2005, 13:14:

As long as I wear a faldita, I'm the boss My Colombian husband won't admit it verbally, but he loves his gringita wife being the boss. Everytime I try to include him by asking his opinion on what we should do, it's always "whatever you want, baby"! When he talks I listen, but he rarely speaks up. he likes me making all the decisions. This way he doesn't have to think much. It works great for us.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on May 20, 2005, 13:33:

Colombian men are raised up to being bossed by their mothers. My mother-in-law had the total control of the household, but she always denied it smiling sweetly and saying that it was just what her husband wanted and had decided. The balance of power was clear-cut: he made the money and she spent it. She was in charge of the house, the home economics, the education of their children and such, yet she hardly knew how to cook and never understood money. The maid was the queen in the kitchen and decided what they would eat and at what time. Her main job was to get up in the morning to water the flowers on the patio and uncover the bird cages.

Having been raised up traditionally my husband didn't quite know what to make of the situation with me. We never had a power struggle, both having a dislike for being a boss and in the end we decided to let the dogs decide all important things.

Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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N2Aquatix says on May 21, 2005, 05:35:

People Who Lack Power What is the obsession with being the boss? People who lack power and influence in the real world are usually the ones who fixate on domination around the house. If you have to wonder who's in charge, then it's not you. ;)

Jay

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utopiacowboy says on May 21, 2005, 10:42:

You're right, Jay. As long as my wife is doing everything I want when I want it, she can be the boss. I have no problem with that.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on May 21, 2005, 11:07:

utopia, you talk just like my father-in-law used to talk...and he wore the clothes that she laid out on the bed for him every morning...including his underwear.
Cheers,
Desi

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utopiacowboy says on May 21, 2005, 11:35:

Hey, if that was what he wanted, that's what counts! My wishes as to what my wife can lay out on the bed do not include my clothes but like your father-in-law, I am a happy man.

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Crazy Eagle says on May 22, 2005, 16:19:

watch the movies Has anyone noticed how latinas are portrayed by Hollywood? Think of that tough latin cop on Third Watch. The muscular female marine in the second Alien flick (a male marine asks her if she has ever been mistaken for a man. Her reply: "No, have you?"). There was a strange film called Walker with Ed Harris, based on a true character who was financed by industry to topple a latin american country. He meets a latina who ends up running the country from behind the scenes, after she tells him that the proper position for gringos is... well, watch the flick.

"Caught between the twisted stars the plotted lines the faulty map that brought Columbus to New York" Lou Reed

"The natural rhythm of life is routine punctuated by orgy" Aldous Huxley

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emero says on May 23, 2005, 02:37:

the other way around What about power issues with a gringa and a colombian man?

I tend to see that the colombiano wants to exert his influence more, what about the mother's role in this?
Can a colombian man deal with independent,strong,loving gringa woman?

How does egalitarian relationships work with colombian men?

thanks





hugs Diane x

hugs Diane x

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N2Aquatix says on May 23, 2005, 07:02:

Right On The Money I think you're right on the money UC. Especially about what she can lay out on the bed. ;)

Jay

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Nora says on May 23, 2005, 09:25:

Who cares? Who cares about wearing pants at home when you can wear a miniskirt outside and rule the world?

-Scandinavia, where the women are strong, the men are beautiful and all the children are above average!

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 23, 2005, 09:30:

Talking about scandinavian men, sillygirl did you see the Eurovision song contest, the swedish singer, That guy for me was the most beautiful man in the world! ahhhh *sigh*

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Nora says on May 23, 2005, 09:37:

Delicious:) Too bad he couldn't sing to save his life....

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Desideria (Moderator) says on May 23, 2005, 12:00:

Aw c'mon, Stennis isn't that bad a singer; there were many that sang even worse.
Maybe it was the title of the song they didn't like:(
Cheers,
Desi
(grattis på namnsdagen!)

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 23, 2005, 12:12:

Desi, he could sang as bad as he could ,and he still would get my vote. he was gorgeous, are all swedish like that?.yummy yummy

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Desideria (Moderator) says on May 23, 2005, 12:21:

well, yes, kat he's fairly average-looking for a Swedish guy. They're easy on the eye, as a rule. My elderly aunt from Texas visiting here thought that even the metro drivers looked like young blonde gods...
Cheers,
Desi

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utopiacowboy says on May 23, 2005, 17:04:

Sillygirl's comment, "Who cares about wearing pants at home when you can wear a miniskirt outside and rule the world?" reminds me of an old joke.

A little boy and a litle girl were playing together when he pulls his pants down shows her his equipment and brags, "You don't have one of these!". The girl goes off home crying. The next day they are playing again and the boy pulls his pants down to show off again saying "You don't have one of these!". This time the girl pulls her skirt up and points down between her legs, "My mommy says I have one of these and with one of these, I can have as many of those as I want!"

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Lionheart says on May 23, 2005, 17:08:

UC real words of wisdom ... the most truthful statement I have heard in a long time

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aaronfromus says on May 24, 2005, 15:17:

wearing the pants and feminism... I have heard, from feminists, that the women in latin america are "downtrodden" by men. Yet, it seems in Colombia the women there are not having any problem doing some "trodding" themselves.

I don't understant why a man who wants a woman to wear the pants would look to Colombia for that. Why not just take an American woman?

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utopiacowboy says on May 24, 2005, 19:13:

Yeah, Aaron, I don't want my woman to wear the pant.....ies.

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Lionheart says on May 24, 2005, 21:16:

no pants it is more interesting to get your butt kicked when she wears a mini ...

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N2Aquatix says on May 25, 2005, 12:24:

True Very true, cowboy. One of the best things I've noticed about my Colombiana is that she has no interest in wearing the pants.

Jay

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daver says on May 25, 2005, 21:51:

My paisa wife wears the pants.......after she spends all day ironing them! LOL!

Actually, I'm the boss around the house when my wife says its OK. All other times, she's el jefe.

I have a lot of married friends in Canada, and its the same story with them, so I don't think Paisas or other Colombianas are any different.

PS. I tried to iron once, and have since been banned from doing it again.

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