MARRIED or ATTACHED WOMEN ONLY!!!?

Question

Im doin a survey for an argument essay .. all help will be greatly appreciated,, please answer ALL questions if answering any... how many women out there are housewives (example: your spouse works and you dont)? and if any, how does it make you feel having to do all the "duties" at home (like chores..cookin... cleaning.. etc).. how many of you women work and bring home the money while your spouse is the one that stays at home? how does THAT make you feel? ,...... and how many of you women live in a household that BOTH you and your spouse work and share responsibilities around the house? and how does that make you feel?.................................................................... THANK YOU!!

Answer 1

I was a wife who went out and worked and my husband stayed home with our son. It did not bother me a bit. It was actually my choice for this to happen. I wanted my husband to be a stay at home dad. Unfortunately, we had no extra money to spend so we now both work and our son stays with a babysitter. I wish one of us could stay home with him. When I was home on maternity leave I did not mind to do housework. My son slept most of the time (being a new born and all) that it did not bother me to. When I went back to work my husband did all the housework while at home. (he does some of it now to) I do wish we could be in a world where one parent could stay home while the other one worked but that will not happen any longer.

Answer 2

Married for 12 years, 3 children, both my husband and I work. He works a 9 hour day I work a 14 hour day both 5 day weeks.
I am responsible for half of the bills, all of the cleaning, cooking ( which have to be pre-prepared so all my husband has to do is put it in the microwave), help the kids with their home work and all general mother, house wife duties. The only thing my husband does is heat dinner for the kids, make sure they are bathed, and mow the lawn when needed. How does that make me feel very pissed off, I think my husband should do more, but he is cunning when he says he has done something to help me out, he makes sure he does a bad job, so he doesn't have to do it on a regular basis, as it looks like it hasn't been done.

Answer 3

I've been married 12 years, my husband is the bread winner. I am a stay-at-home-mom to three children and I take care of most things around the house. It doesn't bother me at all because I am here all day and he has to get up and go to the office each day. Of course, my husband is very supportive, he tends to the yard and outside duties, takes out the trash, cooks a LOT of meals, and helps the kids with homework etc. I am not bothered by our arrangement at all, I could work if I wanted too, but I like staying home with my kids. It is a HUGE job, I just don't get cash for it! It does have its challenges, but it is very rewarding. I think it boils down to whether or not you "choose" to do it or not. A married couple should discuss this beforehand and make sure it is the right arrangement for the family.

Answer 4

My husband works full time and goes to school. I have a home business. Since he is so busy with his schooling after he comes home, I usually end up doing most of the chores. It's also a bit easier for me since I'm home anyways. He has no problems helping out, though. I just prefer to do most of it since he has such a busy schedule.
I worked full time for a little over a year and he was jobless for about 3 months and I had no problem with it. He made sure that household duties were caught up on but I was usually the one to cook dinner and stuff.
We both bring in decent money and while I do a majority of household duties, he fixes the big things and makes sure our cars are running great and does most of the yard work.

Answer 5

I am a homemaker. I love it. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to stay home with our girls. I feel like since I have, it has been better for them to prepare them for school. Not only that, but I take pride in having a nice, clean, put together home. I had the choice to work, but I chose to stay home. My husband has a great job and can support us solely on his income. Not to say that I miss adult interaction from time to time, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I feel like my husband works all day and why should he come home to do more work. If I need him to help out with something, he is right there without a hesitation. I never feel like I am a slave. I would much rather be taking care of the house then working and still having to clean the whole house when I have a free day off. I love my life and family!

Answer 6

Im a housewife right now until my youngest child starts school she's almost three and ill put her in school at 4. It doesn't bother me doing the house work my bf helps around the house and never complains if things don't get done. The only thing he dont' help with is the kithen and laundry. He is a truckdriver and he does about 50% of the cooking for me. I do feel bad though that i don't help him with the income but i get close to 800 a month in child support that helps out a little and as soon as my little one gets into school i plan on working daycare is just so expensive nowadays

Answer 7

lol was my first response to this question. I have fit all three catagories at one time or another
In my first marriage I was expected to work, clean, cook and take care of the child, while all my husband did was work and then go out to hang with his friends and leave yet another mess for me to clean up (he didnt believe men were suppose to clean anything other than a car). Needless to say I wasnt happy, never had time for me and we never really had family time cause when he was off work all his friends came over and it was time for me to be the perfect hostess. The marriage didnt last long he wanted a slave.

With my second he was layed off for a bit but I must say he was a great help around the house (most of the time). So it wasnt so bad and things sortof just flowed.

And when I got injured and was off work I can honestly say I enjoyed it for awhile just having to worry about keeping the house clean and everyone, it was a break. Even though after a yr I did start getting the work itch due to me always having been a worker. But I enjoyed having more time with the kids and being there for them more than I ever had before.

Dont know if this helps but there ya go

Answer 8

I'm married with 2 children, 5 years old and 4months old.And I'm also a housewife.I do all the household chores, do everything with the kids, and sometimes find time for myself.My husband works 60 hrs a week and provide everything we need and could ever want, so I feel like my job is taking care of everything. When I need help I just tell my husband.Sometimes it can be very stressful to be around your kids 24/7 but at the end of the day it's worth it.

Answer 9

We both work, and we share household responsibilities. However, I do more housework than he does. He helps alot, though, so it is pretty much a joint effort. I have been in a relationship where I worked and still had to do all of the housework including taking care of the baby. He was NO help. So, I'd say I am much happier in this relationship and after experiencing life with a considerate person who actually contributes to the running of the house, I would never accept anything less. Good luck with your essay.

Answer 10

I guess you could call me a parttime housewife (well girlfriend, partner, commonlaw spouse.. whatever you want to call it.)

I'm a substitute teacher, and therefore am home more often than my significant other. Inevitably I end up doing most everything around the house, apart from the scattered bursts of cleaning that he will do..(though if confronted, he'll deny this vehemently).

It makes me feel like a failure in my career - I didn't see myself taking on this stereotypical role - I get frustrated and angry, and feel rather powerless to change the situation. Every now and then I'll have a fleeting sense of domestic satisfaction, but these are few and far between.

Hope this answers your question!

Answer 11

I am a housewife. I dont really do anything I really never have. My husband says he likes to do the laundry for me and wash dishes clean the house. Im 6 months pregnant even when i wasnt he wanted to do everything. I do my share when i know he has gone to work i clean and i wash and all of that so i guess you could say its a 50/50 kind of thing. I also have class on the net so that plays a big part of sometimes i dont have the time to clean, but i always make time for my husband, and child there is the other one on the way.