Okay recently she has told me that she wants me to stay at home while she works. Most of you would think it's because of the cooking and cleaning, but no I almost always cook and yes I do infact clean. I grew up in a military family, and have this drive for work and discipline. I'm just finding it akward for me to stay home. I don't believe that she should stay home, infact I support her in everything she does, but why does she ant me to stay home?
2007-02-08 05:06:01 · 17 answers · asked by chapman_red 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She wants a housewife
2007-02-08 05:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have kids, or does she just want you to stay home?
I personally would love to have been able to stay home while my wife worked. But I have a much higher paying career - it was not an option.
If it works for your family for you to stay home with the kids, I applaud your move. There will be some who make fun of you. Ignore the idiots.
You can still do work from home. Dream up a home business. Give it some time. That way you can do it when you have time and who knows - maybe it can turn into something big. As the kids get older they can probably help out.
Good luck with this. Don't let your ego get in your way.
2007-02-08 13:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by fucose_man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I told my b/f the same thing.. I am not a house wife.. Maybe she is the same.. I feel so much better going to work and feeling like i do something even though i have three young children and that is a choire in it's self. Don't get me wrong i love my kids but i am much happier working everyday and spending time at night with my family. I think i need the adult conversation.. LOL i am not sure but if you can afford to do this i would give it a try! Even if you would not want her to stay him that is ok try out what she wants you may love being a house man..LOL.. there is nothing wrong with it
2007-02-08 13:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by BLONDE BEAUTY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband is a stay at home dad as well. I stayed at home with our girls until he lost his job and I went back to work. I do feel it is important for at least one parent to be able to be there for your children during the day. My husband was very supportive as well and the benefits have been great! First and for most it can strengthen a marriage, you each have a newfound respect for one another. Also it has impacted our children greatly where they have grown closer to their father as a result. I enjoy it as well. After being at home everyday it is nice to have the feeling that you are needed and are capable of handling the work force agian. I believe that every husband and wife should experience this. It makes for a stronger and closer family! Good luck and give it a try, you'll love it!
2007-02-08 13:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by buterbuny2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she thinks that she can earn enough income to support your family and that staying home will be easier on you, since you do many of those jobs anyway. Whether or not that is the case, it could just be a gesture meant to make your life less stressful.
2007-02-08 13:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by Guvo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let her take away your drive for work & discipline. You want to know why she wants you to stay home? Ask your wife, as she's the one with the answers. I don't think it's fair for her to want you to stay home & she should support you & your feelings just as you support her. I honestly don't know of many men who would stay home just because their wives say so.
2007-02-08 13:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know...why don't you ask her.. maybe because she feels that's what you want to do and she wants to support you too.. do you have a job? if so then ask your self this do you make alot? she may want you to be more then what you are at your job and you just might as well stay home or find a new job.. all in all just talk to her about it she has the answers we don't.. good luck and find joy in everything you do if its staying home or working 1 or 3 jobs.. peace out...
2007-02-08 13:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by tlcoufan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
it is good that you dint mind helping out around the house but why should stay at home. on today world it takes two to make a house run smoothly.so she should be glad that you are willing to do both. there are men on this world that just want to come home from work and sit in front of the TV or drop his things and run to the gym or hang with the guys ins ted of coming home to his wife and helping her out around the home. she should be glad for that.
2007-02-08 13:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Sonya K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If she makes more money than you and your family can survive on one income, then why not. If you feel it makes you less of a man, then maybe consider working part-time instead, or work from home. For instance, my husband has more patience than I and I feel sometimes him staying home with the kids help alleviate my shortcomings.
2007-02-08 13:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should be fine and is okay... Go for it and try it for now. you be the stay at home husband and family man and you can even work from home.
2007-02-08 13:09:28 · answer #10 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her why does she want you to stay home. There MUST be a reason for it. Does she want you to take care of the kids??
2007-02-08 13:10:19 · answer #11 · answered by crodriguez1010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋