Originally Posted by
raeleen
isn't this whole rule #1: 'if the wife isn't happy, no one is happy' kind of thing part of the dated and sexist perspective around gender that we should be trying to break free from? isn't that rule saying that you should sacrifice your happiness to keep others happy? what about working it out so everyone is able to feel fulfilled and happy in their lives? if your wife would continue to hold this against you, doesn't that say something about the relationship? maybe it's a sign of some deeper issue that you should be working out together?
just saying. let's not fall into the old tropes and narrative. let's build a new one. younger generations are already embracing it. to be honest, the ones holding them, and society, back are us adults for the most part.