The Purse

[Janelle_C]

I started to carry one in guy mode about a year ago. It not reel femme but it holds all my stuff. I got tiered of trying to put all my stuff in my pockets phone, wallet, reading glasses, sun glasses. No one cares I take where ever I go. My wife likes it becouse I don't ask her to carry my stuff. And the cool thing is you get to put all the little things in there that you normally would not carry. And did I mention you get to carry a purse. Of course I tell my guy friends it a man bag but you and I now better. And did I mention you get to carry a purse.

[Eryn]

"I won't address the Fanny Pack issue....." ????????????

SarahLynn

Joke. That word has a somewhat different meaning in British English.

http://www.effingpot.com/slang.shtml

[Jamie001]

I started to carry one in guy mode about a year ago. It not reel femme but it holds all my stuff. I got tiered of trying to put all my stuff in my pockets phone, wallet, reading glasses, sun glasses. No one cares I take where ever I go. My wife likes it becouse I don't ask her to carry my stuff. And the cool thing is you get to put all the little things in there that you normally would not carry. And did I mention you get to carry a purse. Of course I tell my guy friends it a man bag but you and I now better. And did I mention you get to carry a purse.

Whenever someone calls my purse a "man-bag" I correct them and tell them that it is a "purse". It is rediculuous to call it a "man-bag". When a women uses a back-pack, does she call it a "woman-pack"? See the absurdity?

[Eryn]

Whenever someone calls my purse a "man-bag" I correct them and tell them that it is a "purse". It is rediculuous to call it a "man-bag". When a women uses a back-pack, does she call it a "woman-pack"? See the absurdity?

I don't recall anyone referring to my purse as a man-bag and I don't think that I would go to the trouble to correct them if they did use that rather cumbersome term. Just so long as they don't refer to me as an "old bag!"

[Gianna]

My personal feeling is that any woman who says "That purse looks wonderful on you!" is either ridiculing you or actually thinks it suits you. Me being me, I think that she liked it. I wish I had the courage to carry a purse in boy mode myself, but I have no qualms about carrying my wife's in public if necessary.

Interesting point, Rachel. At the time, I distinctly remember having to quickly interpret the intent of her remark, based almost solely on her tone of voice, before reacting. Had her tone been condescending, I'm sure she would have been in ridicule mode, which would have been disappointing. If she had said nothing, I would have been initially relieved, then greatly disappointed that I had been largely disregarded. But she did notice, she did take the initiative to say something, and it was perfect! What more could I ever hope for more than what was a genuinely heartfelt compliment! In my wildest dreams the elevator door doesn't open, we stuck inside for an hour and she starts asking me about the purse, what other pieces of women's clothes I have (and if I'm wearing panties) and what are my favorites?

What I really learned is how those girls who are new to going out and still have very thin skins must show care and be attentive to everything going on around them. My carrying a purse through a hospital has to be regarded as totally vanilla.

Gianna

[MarcyRex]

Having been the "Victim" of holding my wife's purse too many times and putting up a facade, I finally broke. I just started wearing it like the other ladies. I had fun with it, actively looking at clothes that she would like as well as me. Lots of conversations happening. Everyone was enjoying themselves, except my wife. Apparently mortification was occuring on the other side of the dressing room door, as she realized I was perfectly comfortable with my actions. Soon thereafter, she no longer took advantage of me being purse/clothes butler.

[Gianna]

I just started wearing it like the other ladies. I had fun with it, actively looking at clothes that she would like as well as me.... she realized I was perfectly comfortable with my actions.

Wow, how deflating. Just when you're having fun and enjoying yourself! Is it possible your wife thought you acted that way on purpose?

[Marleena]

I'm biting the bullet Friday, going purse shopping with my wife. Marleena can't go on without one any longer. Any inner male voices must be silenced on this issue, fighting it is futile

[ArleneRaquel]

Marleena,
A purse is a necessity for us girls, my purse contain my wallet with my credit cards,I also carry cash, coins, eye glass cloth & liquid, spare pair of glasses, plus, at time, my perscription sunglasses,towelettes, keys, pens,lotion,tissue,perhaps a shopping list, mouth wash, perfume and gloves. A girl carries a large load of accessories when she leaves the house. OMG how could I forget at least one tube of lipstick.

[Marleena]

Marleena,
A purse is a necessity for us girls, my purse contain my wallet with my credit cards,I also carry cash, coins, eye glass cloth & liquid, spare pair of glasses, plus, at time, my perscription sunglasses,towelettes, keys, pens,lotion,tissue,perhaps a shopping list and gloves. A girl carries a large load of accessories when she leaves the house.

Oh I know, it was my last holdout Arlene, it was my last piece of male I had left.lol. I'm going to need it when I venture out of the house as my new self.

[Melissa Cross]

This thread a has inspired me to try carrying one of my purses when I'm in male mode. I've always thought that carrying a purse is a great thing that women do....no wallet and keys in the pocket, no cell phone or my belt. I almost always carry a small backpack to serve the same purpose, now I'll try using a purse in male mode....thanks!

[LeaP]

I carry my wife's bag for her frequently when we are out together. It never bothered me. I usually sling it over a shoulder the way it's meant to be carried. I do get the occasional odd look when I'm by myself (e.g. waiting while she's in a changing room, in the ladies room, or if I've just wandered off) but no big deal.

Lea

[Bobbie S]

I carry a purse most of the time shopping,moviesor eating out.
So much easier than stuffing wallet,checkbook,sanitizer,pen,pills,breath freshner,change holder,purse hanger,lipstick and perfume.
Here is the one i am carrying this week.