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Physically perhaps but the days when physical strength really mattered are long gone. In this day and age, you are pretty much as strong as your intellect and I certainly believe even though men and women might have different mental strengths, they can each hold their own in today's society. The weakness of the female gender in this day and age mostly comes from how they are brought up. The good news is that at least in the US, there are a LOT of opportunities for women to excel in all environments (work place, schools, etc) so the excuse that it is a "male dominated world" is also starting to not be valid anymore.

Em, sorry if this question is too personal but it is possible you got married to get away from your parents?

Definitely not fair and I definitely know what you are talking about Anoushik. I know it is not easy and that there is a huge double standard among Armenians in how they treat the males vs the females. I am sure you would do fine on your own too although New York is a crazy place. But don't feel too bad ... I also stayed at home while going to grad school. I didn't leave till I was 27 So think of grad school as an opportunity to prepare your parents (dad) for what you really want. A good way to start might be to do a summer internship away from home ... just to allow the parents to realize it won't be the end of the world when you leave and that you can in fact survive on your own.

Don't know about the "man" part as I am mainly just a big kid It all comes down to whether you want to live your life or you want to live what others think your life should be. If you like being tied to your parents till they or you die, and do it by choice, then fine. As long as that choice is voluntarily made, I think it's ok. But in order to make that choice, I think one needs a few years away from the parents. Trust me, they'll be fine Of course extenuating circumstances can exist such as sick parents, money troubles, etc. I am not denying that sometimes it is financially and practically impossible to separate and move on. Usually financially it is more difficult to separate from parents but that should not prevent the action! I must also note that when I say "move on", I do not mean cut contact with family. One can still be there when the parents/grandparents really need help (or you need theirs). What I am talking about here is mainly gaining "independence" before marriage...

What I said is especially true for the girls! Armenian families tend to suffocate their girls. I know traditionally this is what has been done, but that doesn't mean it's right. Move out of the house, work, study, take dance or art classes, socialize, travel, LIVE. Then if you want the whole family thing, then fine. Maybe I think this way because I just do not ever see myself doing the whole family and kids thing. I have waaaaaaaay too much life to live (selfish? perhaps but why is that bad?) than to start having to worry about kids and family etc.

I really think "kids" should live a few years on their own before getting married. With Armenians, this should probably be after college to minimize the shock on the parents I just can't imagine jumping straight into marriage without having established one's own "self" ... and you just can't find your "self" without having been on your own for a while.

You know it's bad when the GREEKS are calling you gay

This isn't nearly as bad as having sex with a dead deer.

There is a guy around here called Azat. He runs a very private, ladies only spa out of his house. Since I am not a lady I've never been allowed inside but I hear it is the best.

Oh and by the way, kudos to both of you for going to school even with the german car and kids and all.

Are you sure it's 3 kids? Count again just in case

Excellent! I think I'll do another major in public relations now. Arpa, the mongolian days are over. I am addicted to Indian buffets now. I go at least once a week, sometimes more. There are 5 (yes FIVE) excellent Indian buffets within a 10 mile radius of me.

BS in Computer Science: What's a party?

Isn't it time we moved beyond the "holy fire" days?

This is one of the funniest things I have ever read here

Don't worry! Just make fun of your friend next time you see him or her

I always get a kick out of #2 ... I have gotten it several times in the past and I just can't believe people will actually believe that

This definitely has potential to be quite entertaining!

Hey check Arpa's date. It wasn't me!!! I swear... There has NEVER been, and there will NEVER be any Hagarag in me, I don't care how young and/or beautiful he looks.

Oh yah and I also heard Bill Gates was going to give me money if I forwarded Microsoft emails to AOL but I NEVER saw a dime

How did I miss this?

I hate kids but I wouldn't mind having one of these

Oh and by the way, who is the "us" ? Edit: I think I have a player that lets you slow down a video or speed it up. Even windows media player will let you change the playback speed in certain cases. But it seems to me what Vava says makes more sense in that you probably want the ability to stop/resume more than to slow down.

Having trouble keeping up with the exercises? Oh wait I shouldn't talk. I haven't worked out in like a year