How can we live together?

Living together can often be a tough gig even for members of the same family. 

As a Realtor I am often privy to observations of many peoples’ lives.  We get to see inside the inner workings of the home.  You can tell a lot about peoples’ relations to one another and the world by their home setup.

One interesting Observation I have made as late is the existence of the man room.  One of the things that I learned early in my career in real estate is that contrary to the cliches about the king and his castle the home was clearly  the domain of the woman.

The Man Room is the final strong hold of the King that has been driven from his castle.  He has forfeited all rights to the rest of the home in hopes of defending one last room.  The final refuge if you will.  The vestige of Manly pride of years before.

A Female Realtor in our office describes the man room this way:  The man room is a place that smells like farts and BO.   A place where you can throw your underwear on the floor.  A place where a man can go back to his primitive caveman ways. 

I would describe it a little differently.  I would say the man room is a place where function rules above form.  Where asthetics take second fiddle to comfort.  The man room is designed for comfort and relaxation without regard for exhibition.

I shall close by saying to you brave men that hold down your fort.  Good Luck.  Don’t break the line. God Save the King.