I find these types of discussions, weird.
I grew up in a household where my 3 brothers (2 older 1 younger) and myself had NO set boundaries of Gender roles/expectations.
We shared all outside/inside duties/work/chores. My mother was not big on what was boy or girl activities. We all shared in - house cleaning - some cooking/baking - craft/hobbies. After my sister came along (I was about 9-10), we also shared in her stuff - feeding - washing - take for strolls/walking. One of the few things we didn't do was change diapers, this was back in the day of cloth diapers and big pins. But we did get involved with the cleanup mess.
I have always wondered what all the "manly" things that most say they do or don't miss.
My partner (MtF Post also) and I shared in all duties around the house. She was very good on mechanical/building things. We shared car work. But she would build cabinets/install tiles/bathroom fixes. I was the electrical/electronics/computer person. But we would share in those activities and yard work. Re-built our outside deck together.
My work (computer maintenance/programming) was not what one might call "manly" but was male dominated. After my transition in place I was able to really come alive as my true self. Did not have to play the male crap games. But I am an Alpha female and always take charge, and within a couple of years I was in charge of those same 20 some guys.
Wish others would share just what "manly" activities they gave up or don't regret, as I am big on gender equality. Men and women can and do most all the same activities. To me the only male/female roles are our sex related things.
