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A Woman Who Never Grows Up

789 views. 2011-12-4 09:17

Looking at this title, you may be puzzled. How is it possible for a woman never to grow up? Or is it a mistake? It should be a girl who is yet to grow. Well, I have to tell the story step by step. First thing first: she is a married woman, not a girl. I give her this label for two reasons: First, she once openly announced that she refused to grow up. Of course, she was making a joke in a seriously manner. Second, we sometimes refer to her as a woman who never grows up. She behaves like a spoiled teenager girl in some way.

 

I don’t want to give you guys the wrong idea that I dislike her. On the contrary, I admire her very much, to tell the truth. First of all, she is very generous with money. Spending several thousand on a shopping tour is not unusual at all. And she never bargains, which is rare as a woman. She doesn’t have to give money to her husband, but she spends her own money. She would give you the impression that she is a quiet and gentlewoman at the first encounter. However, actually she belongs to the talkative type. You can hear some astonishing words out of her mouth on a daily basis. Speaking of men as husbands, she would say loudly with clenched teeth, “All the male chauvinists go to hell!” When talking about government officials, she would claim that they would all die a painful death. Honestly, she is a little cynical, but at least she is loyal to her heart. How many of us can say and do whatever we truly like to? And I believe she has no mental problems, for all the anger or dissatisfaction has all been released through her special way of living.

 

More than once she advised her friends that husbands should never be treated too nicely because men are not meant to be spoiled by nature. I don’t know how other male friends feel, but for me she is more of a feminist. She can be hostile towards men except very few lucky guys. I once wondered if she was somehow abused or ill-treated by a man at a young age. However, I know it is a question that should never be asked. I heard people say she actually is very nice to her husband, though she has the final say in the family. And it was proved when we travelled together. She seldom spoke except with her husband on the way. And she looked very ladylike, which really amazed me. In one of the days that followed, I said to her, “You’re so sweet a wife! You finally let me see the other side of your life.” To my surprise, she replied, “Of course, I’m entitled to enjoy being a woman.”

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Reply Haiena 2011-12-4 09:45
Although it seems that you have tried your best not to make her appear evil, but it seems that she has a serious character defect. She has no right to demonise males or husbands in this manner. There are plenty of good men around. I have to admit that sometimes, appeance  does deceive because some girls appear so gentle and sweet but they turn out to be troublemakers. We don't need these types of agitators because our world is already troubled enough. We would love to see more of those gentle, quiet and lovable Chinese girls or women.
Reply bluephoebe 2011-12-4 09:55
She certainly has characters and I like her style. Honestly, I don't want to be a grown-up either. I guess that's every women's secret dream---to be a girl forever. However, this women in your article doesn't give me an impression of a spoiled little girl, but an intelligent and sophisticated type. Yes, she spends freely, but on her own money, yes, she's outspoken, but her words are humorous and not mean, yes, she appears to be a bit feminist, but she never gave her husband a hard time in public. I really like her.
Reply rich 2011-12-4 10:47
bluephoebe: She certainly has characters and I like her style. Honestly, I don't want to be a grown-up either. I guess that's every women's secret dream---to be a
yes she has a lot of shining points, which make us feel envious. one thing that most surprised me was the way she treats her hunband. yes she is sophisticated enough to know what a smart wife should do to protect her husband's pride as a man, esp in public. hehe.
Reply rich 2011-12-4 11:02
Haiena: Although it seems that you have tried your best not to make her appear evil, but it seems that she has a serious character defect. She has no right to
very well said! yes our society needs those who knows the importance of respecting other poeple. she is the only child in the family and was and still is the apple of their eyes. she is a little aggressive esp towards males, which still puzzls me. in the beginning, it is a bit difficult to work with her. however, i believe it is her living style, and deep in her heart, i hope, she doesn't mean to hurt anyone.
Reply puserzhou 2011-12-4 13:43
Haiena: Although it seems that you have tried your best not to make her appear evil, but it seems that she has a serious character defect. She has no right to
I agree with you,absolutely.I am so shock that you have a sensible brain exepect you have a charming outside.
Reply puserzhou 2011-12-4 13:54
bluephoebe: She certainly has characters and I like her style. Honestly, I don't want to be a grown-up either. I guess that's every women's secret dream---to be a
I think you are right too, a women who has a thingking in this time is very rare, parts of woman I encountered are all intersting on how to play and how to buy cosmetic, they have no idea about how to improve the society,they usually trend towards what the media said without individual thingking,what I said  never means I want to offend our countrywoman. but the woman in this article seems the same with what I described. just shout: go to the hell ,who will left ,I want to know. character defect a little.
Reply heai88 2011-12-4 17:06
you all have mature views. I need to read slowly then understand all every time, haha..
Reply rich 2011-12-4 17:55
heai88: you all have mature views. I need to read slowly then understand all every time, haha..
hehe, i think you're being modest. just write and express whatever you want to. we're all here to practice using the language and exchange ideas.
Reply Davidlam2005 2011-12-4 21:02
woman always has four statuses.sometimes she looks just like a

girl.sometimes she  looks just like a friend.sometimes she looks just

like a mother.sometimes she looks just like monster.as a man who should  know the woman what kind status being in.
Reply hurrymm 2011-12-4 22:36
She is indeed somebody! A true woman as she is, she surely impresses the ordinary, mediocre, life-strangling people around her. I envy her for her great intelligence and bravery which are unusual and wanted in modern life. Nice to know such a exceptional woman. Rich, you are lucky to have such a friend who can always make your life less boring. heheee
Reply samscri 2011-12-5 00:55
Sounds like a charming female! I may know that part of her out of marriage, funny, cute, and a bit of cynical...the part out of marriage, never seen before...Hope I'd have the chance someday...
Reply lijuanandrea 2011-12-5 08:59
at first I thought you were writing about your wife. she is a charming women.
Reply Hans 2011-12-5 09:05
the woman is complicated. she is not simple.
Reply rich 2011-12-5 10:37
hurrymm: She is indeed somebody! A true woman as she is, she surely impresses the ordinary, mediocre, life-strangling people around her. I envy her for her gre
yes, i feel the same. life is good and colorful with people like her. hehe.  life is a textbook for one's lifetime and so is a person. there's so much for us to observe and explore, which is the fun part of life.
Reply rich 2011-12-5 10:41
Davidlam2005: woman always has four statuses.sometimes she looks just like a

girl.sometimes she  looks just like a friend.sometimes she looks just

like a mother
you're an observant person. they are just good at playing these four different roles. and i think we also need to change a bit accordingly to make a harmounious society. hehe.
Reply rich 2011-12-5 10:44
samscri: Sounds like a charming female!I may know that part of her out of marriage, funny, cute, and a bit of cynical...the part out of marriage, never
yes, some people would play different roles in life. and the role in marriage is vital. hehe.
Reply rich 2011-12-5 10:46
lijuanandrea: at first I thought you were writing about your wife. she is a charming women.
no, my wife is not as sophisticated as her, i think. be careful some women are extremely smart, smarter than we might think. hehe.
Reply rich 2011-12-5 10:50
Hans: the woman is complicated. she is not simple.
yeah, you're absolutely right. she is really something. :-)
Reply louislaolu 2011-12-5 16:52
I don't see anything wrong in her. After all, nobody wants to grow up or old though they don't seem to have a choice. She never bargains? I guess that businessmen like her most because she brings in profits.
Reply rich 2011-12-5 18:32
louislaolu: I don't see anything wrong in her. After all, nobody wants to grow up or old though they don't seem to have a choice. She never bargains? I guess that
yeah, we all have the right to choose how to live our life. it is a good thing that we are all different. hehe.
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