Any tips on transitioning from a corporate executive to househusband. We have two children too !
2006-08-30 18:51:57 · 21 answers · asked by indian b 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Can your wife support your family? Does she want to be the provider? Would you make a good care-giver to your children? There are so many questions to be answered, and the bottom line is...you and your wife are the only ones who can answer them. If you and your wife agree, then knock yourself out and become a house husband, but it only one of you agree, then it is a bad idea and bad for your marriage. Both partners must agree in order to be successful in any major decisions you make regarding your family and your marriage.
2006-08-30 19:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know now that your wife married you for that kind of security and the fact that she didn't want to build a career outside the house. That is the deal that you probably struck before you got married and now you want to change this? I'm sure your wife either chuckles at the thought or gets very despondent or some negative behavior. She probably likes where she is and expected you to stay (and want to stay) in an executive position providing her with a comfortable lifestyle that she's very used to having.
I'd guess that you're in for a long battle. The possibility of your wife bringing home as much money as you are now is pretty slim. Do you think she will be happy earning the family's money and coming up short? Does she like to have nice things? Does she like to shop? I'm guessing that you might find a divorce in your future if you push this proposal harder. Your wife sounds like she might not be a Feminist and if that is the case, it could be a long, drawn out argument.
Peace.
2006-08-31 02:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Polly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you are off one day tell your wife to take a break and let you do all the things she does. Tell her to go out with some of her friends and do everything really good like cleaning, taking really good care of the kids, cooking etc and hopefully when she comes back she'll think you did a great job and tell her that you really want to do that for awhile and keep trying to convince her that you should be a house husband.
and i dont get why all those people are being so rude. It's your decision on what you want to do with your life. I dont think it's lazyness at all, being a housewife is probably really hard work.
I'm sorry if the answer wasnt that great, but atleast i tried instead of wasting your time by putting something that would insult you.
2006-08-31 02:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by la la la la lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she doesn't see any evidence during the time you are already at home (evenings, weekends, holidays) that you can step up to the plate and take competent care of the children and the household operations. If she saw you doing these things seamlessly (even though you work outside the home) the way most women have to, then perhaps she'd be willing to let you make a "career" of it. Audition for the role, so to speak. She will hopefully start to picture you doing it.
2006-08-31 02:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by Rvn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she has very good reasons! Maybe she has a few very interesting friends who drop by and don't want you around. It could well be the space she needs and not have you in her hair 24x7! The question is why do you wish to become a househusband? What are you escaping from? Look pal, it is your life and do what you wish with it but don't ask daft questions by putting yourself up for ridicule. No offence intended and good luck !
2006-08-31 02:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was young I was raised by a corporate Mum, and a stay at home father. I think it was cool. I have spoken to my dad about it, (I am now a mother myself) and he really enjoyed the quality time he got with us kids. Your wife may be dubious that you can do all the thing a stay at home mum does. It's (as you know) a full full full time job. If you would like to make this change, discuss things with your wife. Organise yourself, and ask her about her doubts. It may just be a case of her not being sure, if you can handle the position you are proposing to undertake. Let her know that you are really keen to do this.
For the family, for the kids. Let her know you KNOW its a big job, that your life will be different as a father but most of all let her know that you are looking forward to it.
Your wife may come around when she realises you are competent, realistic and keen.
2006-08-31 02:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by tui 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Careful what you wish for honey. Going from a corporate exec to house hubby is going to have you second guessing your choice by the end of the week. There is no glory in staying home and taking care of things, there are few rewards, your work often goes unappreciated, or un-noticed. It's not the life of luxury you are picturing it to be. It's a ton of hard work, balance, and you have to do it because it needs to be done, not because you feel like it or want it. You may want to rethink this. Your wife probably knows best.
2006-08-31 02:01:45 · answer #7 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Come on buddy...Man up !!! If the was an Old Milwaukee commercial , the can would be on top of you now. Take care of your family. Stop watching the Lifetime Channel, and Oprah. Go out to the work force and bring home the bacon. Nuff said !!
2006-08-31 02:29:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women want a man who is there to take care of her protect her,and be the breadwinner.She will soon be on the lookout for another guy to fufill those neds.Also most of the problems in relationships in this case is that the women will be making more then the man and it creates jealousy.
2006-08-31 01:55:09 · answer #9 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Valium!!! no really you need to make a schedule. Doesn't have to be strict just some guide lines to help you thru the day. Be patient staying home will be much harder than it seems. Good Luck
2006-08-31 01:54:25 · answer #10 · answered by jagbeeton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋