Abusive relationships

I was never in a proper relationship. However, those closest to me kept saying, "It's too dangerous heading out!" and "I don't want anything bad happening to you!" plus that old Chestnut, "I think the World of ye!"

In order to grow, and develop wings, I headed to places behind Gran's back. However, it helped me grow. And I am more capable.

I wanted to get Married, and bcome a Dad. However, the women in my area are obsessed with Homes and Status. Plus, gossip and scandal; My Gran and Mum were the same.

I've found a lot of men are interested in status too and looks, if you don't look or sound right, if you don't do the right things then they don't want you.

Perhaps from a British perspective. But, from an Irish perspective, the women demand that we all become as houseproud as them. The old stories about, "Mummy wouldn't have let us near the table if our room wasn't shining!" I was too withdrawn, and sulky, as a young boy. But, now, I'm even more overwhelmed.

Perhaps from a British perspective. But, from an Irish perspective, the women demand that we all become as houseproud as them. The old stories about, "Mummy wouldn't have let us near the table if our room wasn't shining!" I was too withdrawn, and sulky, as a young boy. But, now, I'm even more overwhelmed.

Your experience does not match that of all other Irish men and women. As an Irish woman, I do not identify with the women in your description.