manhood? i beg to differ

read an article about singaporean guys and how they're being reduced to females' bag-carrier. with the talk about equality between man and woman, when it comes to relationships.. it's never really equal. i can't remember the exact content of the article.. but it got me thinking. do ladies seriously need their guy to hold their bags for them?! unless their bags are heavier than themselves la. it is alright for guys to offer help when girls are weighed down by excess baggage.. that IS a gentlemanly gesture. (note the word 'excess') if you can't differentiate between a shopping bag and a handbag, then may God help you. it may seem "gentlemanly" for guys to carry their girlfriend's bag. but honestly, i think it's hilarious. the sight of a big man slinging a handbag on his shoulder is a complete mismatch. if the girl can't even carry her own bag when she's out.. then don't bring bag la. how heavy can your keys, make up kit and purse be?! even though i'm female, i don't think guys carrying girls' bags is a display of "manhood". in fact, sometimes i think that phrase is slightly abused. hmm.. no. 'slightly' is an understatement.

whatever it is, i'll not let my guy carry my bag.. i don't want a pussy.