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Re:“It's not peaches and cream either for men” by winternett on Monday November 29, 2021 @04:46PM (#29385683)
I have a friend who is preparing himself for divorce and he is terrified of what may happen.

As I tried to counsel him a bit to help him down from the worry ladder, I thought to myself how scary it is that even despite our current point in history, divorce has rarely if ever worked well for men, and most of what I say to console him is likely meaningless comfort.

With all the problems in the world, worry is what kills the most of us. I manage it by only focusing on what I can control and by staying out of the spotlight of scrutiny and shame as a man myself. It's probably also the reason why I've chosen to not get married unfortunately as well to this day.

Re:“It's not peaches and cream either for men” by akdas on Monday November 29, 2021 @04:57PM (#29385780)
This is another reason we need to be fighting for economic reform. Divorce will never be pleasant, but ensuring economic self-sufficiency for everyone, at least finances will be out of the picture in these separations. Another way for us to create a society that supports men.
Re:“It's not peaches and cream either for men” by willcipriano on Monday November 29, 2021 @05:11PM (#29385944)
I'd move to Reno and hire Marilyn York if I had to divorce, her ted talk is a good use of ten minutes: https://www.ted.com/talks/marilyn_york_what_representing_men...
Re:“It's not peaches and cream either for men” by JasonCannon on Monday November 29, 2021 @04:59PM (#29385808)
If he is terrified because of custody, I suggest you/him read this

https://www.reddit.com/r/MensLib/comments/67xa50/why_does_cu...

Re:“It's not peaches and cream either for men” by orwin on Monday November 29, 2021 @05:07PM (#29385905)
Funnily enough, this post relate a bit to my family's experience, despite not living in the US. The older male judges (and even advocates) debouting my father times and times again, the only attorneys willing to take the case being young attorneys from a lot less conservative area, and the only judge ruling in favor being a younger, female judge.

I've understood early that feminism was not about women but about gender perception.

Re:“It's not peaches and cream either for men” by csdvrx on Monday November 29, 2021 @07:07PM (#29387095)
> The older male judges (and even advocates) debouting my father times and times again, the only attorneys willing to take the case being young attorneys from a lot less conservative area, and the only judge ruling in favor being a younger, female judge

And the fact that a young female judge ruled in his favor should tell you that society is still improving: feminism was necessary at one point, like BLM currently is, but the goal is not to favor a specific gender or ethnicity (or whatever) but to create a level playing field for all! This is the road to progress!

We aren't there yet, and it will certainly take a long time as social progress is very slow and many cultures and society are extremely conservative - even those you would think beyond that: simply look at how Europe decries what we do here in America as "wokeism", and you'll understand they've still got a long way to go...

However, I see a lot of signs that it's not just a vain hope: the world is improving, on many indicators. It's a slow tide that'll lift all boats. It may hit first those of us who live in America, but everyone will eventually benefit from social progress.