Traditional roles, Are they really....
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Traditional roles, Are they really....
| Tue, 09-21-2004 - 9:04am |
healthy for women or men? Let me just preface this by saying I have been living in a traditional role my entire married life. Dh brings home the paycheck and I raise the kids. This past weekend we came from a family gathering that involved all the women working and all of the men sitting and watching sports. Frankly, I am sick of it.I am completely wiped out after those things! I have four kids, two of which are 3 and 5 and need to be supervised, so I am working twice as hard! Just this morning dh told me not to buy anything without clearing it with him first....bleck! I am beginning to feel as if the kids get short changed when families are traditional. Dads don't interact with their kids as much as they should. Moms get to feel like a slave to their families. I am beginning to feel as if it is best for families if the mom at least works part time because then the dh can be more active in parenting and keeping up the household. This is sort of a vent but a debate as well. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts.~Lisa

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LOL - you're repeating yourself. Unfortunately, just saying something over and over doesn't make it correct.
Yes, I heard you and understood you the first time. I still think you're wrong, and so do most relationship experts. That you repeatedly refuse to take any responsibility for actually maintaining a relationship isn't any surprise.
It does work, GK. This morning I used my crock pot my DH bought me two years ago for the first time. I have a pot roast cooking while I'm at work. My DH has called me TWICE to thank me for using the gift he gave me (which I didn't want in the first place) and to tell me how much he is looking forward to dinner.
I can't wait to get home.
Is it a sin to keep your DH happy? All she is saying is that it's pretty easy. And it doesn't require you becoming a door mat or sperm receptical. Heck, my DH is *thrilled* when I sit and watch the Red Sox with him and make like I'm really interested. Is that so hard?
outside_the_box_mom
OTBM, you are oh so right.
Mondo
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I did one of the Flylady pot roast recipe (w/onion soup) and DH wouldn't go near it (too much fat).
Mondo
Again, what is the big deal whether you and your spouse took off more time than my dh?
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