I'll check it out. I'm not in this position...but I may end up there one day, hopefully lol. I always said I wanted to stay home or work PT when I became a mom, but as I read your post I began to feel a little anxiety, like could I really TRUST a man enough to give up my financial freedom?@sgold04
Thanks, lady!
I also found the thread on page 2 where other women are struggling with this concept as well.
I haven't (and probably won't) - but I would take advantage of this. If my man could do that, I would work part time and attend law school. That has always been my dream but I don't see how I can do it right now working full time, being mommy, and studying for certifications. I would of course- make sure my debts were in check before I did that- but there would be an end goal and plan for me to re-enter the workforce full time doing something I love - maybe even opening my own business, etc.I've always had to work to contribute to the household. But my FH says he hates to see me work so hard. He wants me to take time off from work (several months or years) and find what kind of work will make me happy. That will mean that I will be primarily relying on him to pay the bills, which is what he wants. I will still work part time as a social worker during the break but it will be a MAJOR cut in income for me. I'm seriously struggling with this.
Has anyone else struggled with having to retrain yourself like this in a relationship? How did you deal with it?
Did he cheat? If so- check out www.survivinginfidelity.comHaving a hard to dealing with anger/resentment and letting go. I don't think I can forgive.
I don't- he isn't where he wants to be so "when he gets put on" (if he ever does it), good chance he may leave. Seen it happen too many times for me to want to try.How does one deal with a man not as ambitious/motivated as them? Always I "could" but never does it? A dreamer?
So I come from a family of women who taught me never to rely on a man. I married young and pretty much had to live by that motto throughout our time together (we were together 17.5 years, married for 15.5). After my divorce, I began to try to relinquish my need to have to do everything on my own. Now, I have a wonderful man who wants and has the ability to comfortably take care of me. So far I'm doing well making him feel needed, I think. But there are times where I can tell he's frustrated by my inclination to do things for myself instead of asking him. He doesn't make me feel bad about it but I can tell it bothers him. I'm having difficulty balancing what was ingrained in me against my new outlook on life.
This has recently come up regarding to my career. I'm a social worker. The work is emotionally draining and I often work long hours. I've always had to work to contribute to the household. But my FH says he hates to see me work so hard. He wants me to take time off from work (several months or years) and find what kind of work will make me happy. That will mean that I will be primarily relying on him to pay the bills, which is what he wants. I will still work part time as a social worker during the break but it will be a MAJOR cut in income for me. I'm seriously struggling with this.
Has anyone else struggled with having to retrain yourself like this in a relationship? How did you deal with it?
Why is he attempting to fix my window?!!!
He can't do it! I hear things just-a flying all over the place. I already called someone to come fix it. Like, it's a window...men.
Sounds petty, but very important.How important is height to yall?
Very importantHow important is height to yall?
It used to be important but as I've gotten older they've gotten shorter.How important is height to yall?
Extremely. When I put on 4 inch heels I should be at least his height.How important is height to yall?