tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post1517783241633100358..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: The Latin ManRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-24707187900952516662012-02-27T12:45:11.927-03:002012-02-27T12:45:11.927-03:00Your first point of reference is Oklahoma?Your first point of reference is Oklahoma?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-68393645102731224222012-02-26T16:38:35.579-03:002012-02-26T16:38:35.579-03:00Ok, folks, I have to say the spirit of the Latin m...Ok, folks, I have to say the spirit of the Latin man exists in the US as well, and many Americans are just like the Latin Man as well...<br />My best friend in Oklahoma for example, is as American as they come and his moma is exactly the same way with him, including the nap after the Sunday lunch with the family.<br />I have friends in Rhode Island that are the same way, mother-son relationship..American Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-14708730091659962342012-02-26T11:40:41.616-03:002012-02-26T11:40:41.616-03:00it almost wouldn't be as annoying if they were...it almost wouldn't be as annoying if they were like that all the time, right? the fact that they are capable of better but then choose to fall into old routines is what is truly annoying. does your husband know that some woman will read this blog and all the comments someday before marrying a brasileiro and end up cancelling the wedding?! and it will be all his fault... ;)Sarahhttp://www.elisbryce.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-76889523695284582162012-02-26T10:34:42.731-03:002012-02-26T10:34:42.731-03:00Yes! It really does lower the sexiness quotient.Yes! It really does lower the sexiness quotient.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822419510744243455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-9382887006285018402012-02-26T10:32:03.341-03:002012-02-26T10:32:03.341-03:00I;m in the same boat, Meredith. The pampering is l...I;m in the same boat, Meredith. The pampering is left-over patriarchy and oppression of women. Sad that it still has such a hold here in Brazil. This 'problem' went out with my grandparents.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822419510744243455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-25400297426595596852012-02-26T00:57:08.940-03:002012-02-26T00:57:08.940-03:00This makes me laugh. I have thought forever this...This makes me laugh. I have thought forever this was just something with my husband. Now I know I am in good company.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063938723478083640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-50678944386837720432012-02-25T16:50:35.113-02:002012-02-25T16:50:35.113-02:00Can't say for other Brazilians but that part d...Can't say for other Brazilians but that part does seriously make up for it ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-69879741299320759422012-02-25T16:50:09.506-02:002012-02-25T16:50:09.506-02:00Exactly! Mine is the same way. Drives me nuts!Exactly! Mine is the same way. Drives me nuts!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-54434628554733286832012-02-25T15:51:16.349-02:002012-02-25T15:51:16.349-02:00Too funny how everyone has exactly the same compla...Too funny how everyone has exactly the same complaint. Mine's an extremely involved father and husband, totally not the stereotypical Brazilian (in that he cleans way more than I do, although it's true that he cooks only if left to starve)...but still does the EXACT same thing when he arrives at his mom's house. ;) An RNE-carriers' support group is definitely in order!Sarahhttp://www.elisbryce.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-88026149005679456252012-02-25T12:40:17.114-02:002012-02-25T12:40:17.114-02:00Does anyone else find this behavior totally emascu...Does anyone else find this behavior totally emasculating and a big turn off?? It seems to be the polar opposite of the Brazilian self image of a certain prowess... for me anyway. I find self reliance and an ability to care for children really hot...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-51410962447957827642012-02-25T11:32:15.650-02:002012-02-25T11:32:15.650-02:00tell me they are as incredible in bed as the stere...tell me they are as incredible in bed as the stereotype says, because otherwise, really. <br /><br />also? my mil has the same attitude about my partner and her sister. nothing makes my teeth bare quite like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-27970157217543356712012-02-25T10:01:40.322-02:002012-02-25T10:01:40.322-02:00This post speaks my language. Though we dont have ...This post speaks my language. Though we dont have kids yet, I watch when my brother and sister in law come over to mom's house. It makes me crazy. When we first moved here I used to get so frustrated...all of a sudden he couldn't do anything. he couldn't find anything. the only thing he could do well was say... o mae...mae? <br /><br />These days things are quite different, thank Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917067716960353906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-81227922625231593722012-02-25T03:24:16.394-02:002012-02-25T03:24:16.394-02:00Great post Thanks for sharingGreat post Thanks for sharingtegel outlethttp://www.carremax.be/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-16013234043040924132012-02-24T23:40:04.567-02:002012-02-24T23:40:04.567-02:00"I am calling for equal opportunity spoiling!..."I am calling for equal opportunity spoiling!"<br /><br />Interesting: instead of fighting over something that is ingrained why not quantify it - the weekend at MIL pampering - and cash in those points on a girl's night out, or some alone time so you can just wander off somewhere ( spend the day at a museum for example).<br /><br />Btw Rachel I think this may be of interest to you.<The Gritty Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488719409200737596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-29519947527804741102012-02-24T20:32:29.066-02:002012-02-24T20:32:29.066-02:00You didn't marry a Latin man, you married a MA...You didn't marry a Latin man, you married a MAN! ha ha just kidding! Napping in bed with his mom though takes the cake! oy vayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-24919203759839835502012-02-24T20:08:31.761-02:002012-02-24T20:08:31.761-02:00hahaha that is how my husband is when his momma co...hahaha that is how my husband is when his momma comes visits from Brazil! The weirdest thing was when his mom joined us in bed to chit chat! That is when I knew I was really married to a Brazilian mommas boy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-24653868391558028642012-02-24T18:58:47.585-02:002012-02-24T18:58:47.585-02:00Sorry for the confusion, once upon a time that was...Sorry for the confusion, once upon a time that was true Rachel but your blog has become too popular! I would love to swap Carioca love/MIL stories ...but like an airport VIP room I dream of a safe room of RNE carrying club members only:-) In my experience, brazilian families have amazing big hearts but they also have a subtle art of revenge when wounded that scares the "@&$ out of me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-33068792955377094232012-02-24T17:25:09.302-02:002012-02-24T17:25:09.302-02:00Dear God, Rachel, that picture is so disturbing! W...Dear God, Rachel, that picture is so disturbing! Where do you find these perfect matches for your post themes? hehehe<br /><br />I feel for you about the Latin Man Syndrome. Good luck!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076019621606008408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-89329116694974342662012-02-24T16:52:12.764-02:002012-02-24T16:52:12.764-02:00It's not just a Brazillian thing, my husband i...It's not just a Brazillian thing, my husband is South African, and turns into a giant baby when we go to visit his parents. MIL fusses over him, pampers him, does everything for him (she even irons his underwear! I kid ye not!) and I'm pretty sure she thinks I'm a terrible wife because I don't treat him like this! Apparently it's also a South African/Afrikaans thing, a lot of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-28255353717739636512012-02-24T16:33:37.024-02:002012-02-24T16:33:37.024-02:00I still think its the most hilarious thing in the ...I still think its the most hilarious thing in the world that grown children nap with their parents. I mean, I'm 20 and I haven't even taken a nap for 15 years let alone take a nap with my mommy.<br /><br />Although it does sound kind of cute...<br /><br />Here in Amurika, the girls are the spoiled ones. They can do anything they want and will hardly ever get in trouble. Guys on the other Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601198151541361948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-29983820756518322992012-02-24T14:22:37.719-02:002012-02-24T14:22:37.719-02:00LOL, I used the same "I do more than..."...LOL, I used the same "I do more than..." card a few times myself... <br /><br /><br />Don't tell my wife but a good counter is to remind him that he got more than the typical Brazil women, he married you, his choice - If the wanted to married the run of the mill he should have married a carioca ;) <br /><br />Before I get into trouble with any zealot brazilian/carioca, This is not aMarciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-18363188579826525042012-02-24T14:17:43.125-02:002012-02-24T14:17:43.125-02:00That is true! Of course I like to lie to myself an...That is true! Of course I like to lie to myself and think that I would send my son and his wife to nap and stay up and take care of the kids ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-67387556357016032472012-02-24T13:27:48.085-02:002012-02-24T13:27:48.085-02:00Rachel,
Think on the bright side, you will...Rachel,<br /> <br /> Think on the bright side, you will be able to be taking "naps" with your boys in the future too! Even when they have wives and kids! ;)<br /><br />RayAmerican Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-3499356906672861872012-02-24T13:23:09.924-02:002012-02-24T13:23:09.924-02:00Anon,
My thoughts exactly. This has Jewish fa...Anon,<br /><br /> My thoughts exactly. This has Jewish family written all over it. :)<br /><br />RayAmerican Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-14639476784317277722012-02-24T13:20:47.554-02:002012-02-24T13:20:47.554-02:00lol. I get it now! Thanks Marcio. Anon, the Anon i...lol. I get it now! Thanks Marcio. Anon, the Anon is the protection ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.com