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Back in 2017, a survey from the Pew Research Center – a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world – established that the majority of Americans believe that men and women are notably distinct in several things: how they express their feelings, their physical abilities, hobbies and personal interests, and their approaches to parenting. 

Now, in reality, this shouldn't have come as a surprise. Although men and women come from the same planet – and not from Mars and Venus like many like to quote – we’re still pretty different. However, what sucks is that a bunch of those differences get influenced by our pretty toxic society. So, thanks to Reddit and its diverse content, today we're going to learn about the ‘womanly’ activities that men should definitely start practicing.

“What’s a women’s thing men should absolutely start doing?” – this internet user turned to one of Reddit’s most informative and thought-provoking communities, asking its members to list some stereotypically womanlike things men should totally start doing. The thread managed to garner over 34K upvotes in just the span of a week, as well as 22.5K comments containing some superb suggestions.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Men should start reporting female sexual harassment.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” I (man) started carrying a ~~purse~~ satchel years ago and never looked backed. I’m a new man. Breath stinky? Boom here’s some gum. Headache? Boom here’s a pill. Phone dead? Boom here’s a charger. My little bag carries so much and has saved me so many times!

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Hill Branda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, satchels are cool. Indiana Jones carried one, after all.

Just_for_this
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was totally prepared to disagree with you, but cant argue with your example

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Potato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Careful, women started using purses and they took away their pockets!

Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that's not necessarily a causation thing: they used to have pockets, but then the fashion went towards less bulky skirts, so the pockets had to go and the purses, formerly worn with the dress, had to be carried. But I'm all for bringing pockets back!

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Hphizzle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Japan it’s normal for males to carry bags or satchels. But it starts from a young age regardless of gender. If you go out with your family to the mall or the park, if you’re of walking age, you have a little backpack for your stuff. Usually at that age it may just be a sippy cup and a little hand towel inside. Japan’s general idea is you take care of the many by taking care yourself. You are responsible for yourself.

Hugh Cookson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had a man bag for years and have had comments about it as well, if the comment was an ignoramus, I'd usually tell them to f**k off, if not, I'd tell them where to buy a similar bag. It does help in the former example that I'm 6'3" quite fit and don't take any s**t.

Gary Davidson
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do the same...it's a backpack. I probably carry more than most women do in their purse, except maybe the million miles of crumbling CVS receipts and the layer of solidified peppermint crumbs at the bottom. LOL!

Sarah Richardson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My partner has a manbag. It was originally just to take his lunch to work, now it’s exactly like a ladies handbag with all sorts of essentials in it

Tim
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In general, I don't like carrying things unless they are out of the way (ie, pockets). That's why bi will wear cargo pants/ shorts until I am dead.

Remi (He/Him)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Messenger bag worn across body (instead ove shoulder) with essentials can't be beat on carry, comfort and security while traveling. I'd say change my mind, but well you can't.

Pudgy Panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men in Europe do it without a second thought. There is nothing emasculating about using a satchel and your female companions will thank you for not asking them to tote your keys, etc.

Shawnna Clement
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the episode of Friends where Joey starts carrying a "murse". Lol.

CC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing wrong with this. Saves the washer and dryer from unpleasant forgotten surprises!

v3lv3t_v10l3t
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After all, its just a handy dandy bag...who said they had genders? Aint nothing feminine or mascaline here.

Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For thousands of years, it was perfectly okay for all genders to just carry what they needed, why would you now choose "looking masculine" over practicality?!

Some rando dude
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally cool with book bags, but I'm not sure I would carry around a bag everywhere I go. I mean, i can't speak for everyone, but i just need my phone and wallet. Everything else just fits in my coat pockets. But I agree with the dude that said this is how women lost their pockets.

Megan Lauhon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OTC pain killers, lip balm, and a sturdy knife are 'purse' essentials! As a woman I do sometimes wish we had more pockets for traveling lite. I'd kill for a nice jacket with interior pockets. But a carryall bag is crucial!

Pan dulce
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I genuinely hate carrying a purse. The weight on the shoulders & total lack of freedom when out & about. My goal is to figure how to minimize down to a small, pocket size wallet or find a low profile, stylish hip pack

similarly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Japan, where satchels are common. I was wearing out my pockets with all the stuff I carry around, so started carrying a shoulder back. Much more comfortable.

Karen Philpott
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And men wonder why we, female, carry a handbag? Like you've found it has so much we may need.

mcborge1
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a Firetrap messenger bag, i've had it for years. :)

David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My man purse usually stays in the car. Not out of any shame, just that usually when I go into the store all I need is my wallet. But for stuff like OP mentioned, so handy. A relative used to tweak at me calling it a man purse. (Rheee! Why don't you just call it a purse). To me that's really just a reference to a general style. Not quite a satchel (one of them kind of is) but also not like what most purses intended for females tend to look like.

RafCo (he/him)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I carry a backpack. It evenly distributes weight across both shoulders, also it caries my laptop, my bike lock, and a change of clothes.

Phil Green
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Purse means something entirely different in the UK. In the US they actually mean "hand-bag" when they say purse. To them a purse is a wallet. :-)

Solidhog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had one for a LONG time. Use to carry my laptop but now has a tablet with mini Bluetooth keyboard. Multi USB charger, leads and adaptors to charge any device. Headphones. Rocket book and pens. Mini first aid kit. Glasses and cleaning kit.

Jilltdcatlady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ex was too "manly" for a "purse". But guess where his keys, cigs, lighter, tickets, tour map, water bottle, and about 6 more things were! Yeah, I was a pack mule!

Firstname Lastname
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm team backpack. It distributes the weight over both my shoulders and gives me extra room if I'm out to buy things and stash them away.

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Satchels are cool, bit purses are not for men. You can always use bicycle backpack (up to 18l) for thr things you carry, there is simply no need for a purse.

fandomprincess (he/she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why aren't purses for men? Not trying to argue just trying to see your perspective. Btw the op didn't say that men had to carry purses, they just said that it's a good idea for men to carry bags that work in the same way as a purse

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Not assuming that kindness and courtesy is sexual or romantic attraction.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, no sh*t. My boss telling me to be nicer to coworkers does NOT mean I’ve suddenly developed a desire to have s3x with you, EDDIE. Edit: aww thanks guys

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Don't make fun of your guy friends for being vulnerable or if they were a victim of something normally a woman would be a victim of.
Like when a female teacher has sex with a male student, don't say the kid is lucky. Be as disgusted as you would if it was the other way around.

TheLoudestSmallVoice , Levent Simsek Report

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Pee sitting down so there isn't p**s all over the toilet seat, floor, wall, etc

--misunderstood-- , Magda Ehlers Report

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Wash their hands after they pee.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Being more mindful and getting help for mental health

Mighty_Mac , Alex Green Report

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Going to the doctor before they are at death's door.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” I work in a kitchen full of men and it's quite sad to listen to them tell eachother that they can't cry. Or that they are not supposed to do so.

I don't know who came up with this but I fight that "concept" every chance I get.

As a result, most of them feel safe to share their emotions with me. Even crying.

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Hill Branda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's total BS that men don't cry. Anyone who isn't an emotionless psychopath cries. It's how we deal with overwhelming emotion. To shame someone for showing emotion is ridiculous. It's better to cry now than to snap and attack people later.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Be responsible for themselves and the household just as much as they expect their wife/girlfriend to be, not just be an extra child essentially

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A recent study (I think I saw it on Neuroscience Today a couple weeks ago) suggested that when men don't do their share of household labor, female partners, particularly those with children, find them less attractive because they start viewing them as dependents, and the blurring of wife and mother roles is a major turnoff

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” I was trying on jeans for work the other day and I found this magical material that stretches but looks like denim. I was gushing over them and my wife laughed and said a lot of women’s jeans use that material and a lot of hers are the same.

Men should discover these jeans!

Edit: A lot of responses are about the inferior quality. Fair enough but I work retail and am constantly squatting to fill shelves etc so I’ll take comfort over durability any day. Especially when I’ve got a bit of an a*s on me, customers don’t need to be walking around the corner and catching a plumber’s crack unexpectedly!

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” complimenting each other :(

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Skin care and applying sunscreen.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES! For pasty-a*s people like me, it's essential. The sun damage you received in your youth will come back to bite you in the a*s when you get older (not to mention what that sun damage will do to your appearance over time). Skin cancer is no joke.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” My husband never really did pedicures before we met and the fist time I did one for him he was in love with it. I used a scraper to get the dead skin off his heels (he calls them hooves haha) and he was horrified how much came off. He’ll even inspect my work now and say “this toenail is a little jagged do want me to look a mess??” He likes being pampered and I’m happy to do it for him!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wanted to try it but I'm too embarrassed to go there. (Safety shoes feet)

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Guy here, I'll say use lip balm/chapstick.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a bit of pure old-fashioned vaseline works wonders protecting your lips when they're cracking in cold (freezing) weather... I only ever use it then (and tend to wipe it off again with a wet wash-rag when I'm back inside, cuz otherwise I'll most likely eat if off my lips again without thinking)... making sure you're well-hydrated works wonders for your lips the rest of the year, but with very cold weather they just need that tiny bit extra protection (also, if the corners of your mouth crack & bleed constantly, it might be a sign you've got a food-allergy for certain grains! it's a classic spot to show those allergies)...

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” As a former cook and current welder; hand lotioning

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started using body lotion on my whole body after every shower when I was in high school. I hated getting dry or cracked skin, so I just decided to never get dry skin again. 👍

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Treating yourself. Self care. If that means fishing for a weekend

Go
Self care doesn’t always look the same

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Getting checked out by a specialist. There’s a reason colon cancer has a higher mortality rate among men when it’s actually one of the most preventable cancers. The thought of having a colonoscopy done makes them squirm.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” I know there are plenty of men who do it already, but I feel like more men should start sewing.

C0RNDAW9 , Pâmela Soares Report

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” I wish it was viewed as less weird to wear makeup as a man. I'd love to rock some guyliner to make my pretty eyes pop even more

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had 2 boyfriends who wore eyeliner occasionally and I loved it and thought it looked great!

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Stretches! Yoga / pilates is dominated by women.

- Better mobility
- Range of motion
- Injury prevention
- Indirectly improves strength
- Prevents joint pain
- Feels good

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely. Strength + endurance + flexibility are the big three, but only the first two are legacy virtues from caveman days. But be tactful in your search: it wasn’t entirely easy for me to find a yoga class where the women students didn’t mind practicing with men.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Wipe properly

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they get a skid mark, it means two things. Firstly, they obviously didn't wipe properly, but(t) secondly, they scratched their itchy, dirty b******e through their clothes. So, if the point was to avoid touching their b******e, then they failed anyway lol. *edit* what if I spell it "buttwhole"? 🤔

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Saying “I love you” to friends.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Separate shampoo, conditioner and body wash

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is one weird-a*s picture for this post. Did the conditioner commit suicide?

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Now that I'm growing my hair out a little longer, didn't know how much I was missing out on not using hair conditioner.

Edit: Since this comment took off I wanted to add, this comment is more of a statement of men not taking care of their hair the way they should. Whatever works for you, keep doing it. Just take care of your beautiful hair.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” When you shower, actually wash your body with something that isn’t water.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where are y'all finding these men that don't wash themselves? I mean, I've obviously met people in my life (of both sexes) that need to improve their personal hygiene, but I don't think this is a "man issue".

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Making an effort to make their home smell nice….the way you clean (taking a shower does not actually clean your shower), washing your bedding with more frequency, buy a few candles, etc… you will feel more relaxed at home and clean sheets are better for your skin/health.

(Pro tip- bath and body works room spray in the bathroom will be a game changer after your morning constitution or before anyone comes over ….or while they are there if you/they ordered the wrong thing on a date and will completely cover the smell of you destroying it in there)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A clean, or at least tidy, home means the occupant(s) take pride in it. Doesn’t matter man or woman, at least give your house a sanitary cleaning once a week, and clean as you go the rest of the time. Wipe counters with clean cloth and cleaning spray, use gritty cleanser to clean toilets, sinks, tubs/showers, vacuum all floors and mop what isn’t covered in carpet (generally kitchen and bath—-after vacuuming them), dust furniture, pictures, TV, etc, and use the vacuum hose to clean upholstery. Wash your dishes and get the moldy food out of the fridge then wipe it down too. You wouldn’t believe how satisfying it is to get your house clean. You also wouldn’t believe how much better a date goes when you bring them t9 a clean house—-a pig sty is a huge turn off, believe me.

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29 Answers To The Question “What’s A Women’s Thing Men Should Absolutely Start Doing?” Putting a blanket on your lap while you work. It's life changing.

13inchmushroommaker , Elizabeth Report

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