I'm getting married soon and its kind of a role reversal situation. I have a great job and my career is really advancing. My future hubby and I discussed that and decided together that we want kids right away and that he would be the better choice for the person to stay at home and take care of domestic things so I could advance my career and become as successful as possible. He seems to be really into the idea and thinks it would be great to have the house clean for me and dinner ready when I get home. I just wanted to see if there are any other women out there in similar situations and what their expereinces have been. From what I have been hearing, this is pretty common these days because women are generally becoming better educated and getting higher paying jobs than men.
2007-04-28 23:42:13 · 5 answers · asked by reginasantos112 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I was a stay home mom for 15 years, then I got a great job and now hubby stays home. Great for the 12 year old boy. Just be prepared to praise every move he makes. Its great to come home with the house in order and dinner on the table. I just have to hear how he swept the floors, made the bed etc. If I do not make a big deal out of it he pouts. Good luck.
2007-04-29 02:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can only say what i have observed with my son and his wife in this sort of situation. they had it all planned out as to how things were gonna work. It went alright until the baby started growing into a toddler, I have never in my life seen a little boy who wants his parents so badly. even though they are around him in the evening, and weekends they just don't have that m,uch time for him, he mopes around like he is lost most of the time, i feel so sorry for him; it just breaks my heart. Now they have 2 boys and their marriage is falling apart because the husband doesnt know what is wrong with the 3 year old. and why he is acting out the way that he does trying to get some love and attention from them. Its just a big mess. Please consider what the kids will be experiencing in the long run. The kids will pay and in a bad way.
2007-04-29 16:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by flwrgrl692001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a house hubby. Not by choice though. Medical problems have limited employment so I stay home and my wife works. Just make sure that both sides have a full understanding of their duties. Your man may think that being a house hubby consists of watching TV all day. It can be a workable situation as long as both sides play fair.
2007-04-29 08:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either way is hard. Just remember team work at home. When you have kids both of you are parents and both of you have to do your share. It really takes two too make a house a home in all aspects.
2007-04-30 17:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by lisa r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a couple in a similar situation and it works fine for them. I say do whatever suits your family and situation. I don't see anything wrong with it. My mom would though, she's old fashioned!
2007-04-29 06:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jay S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋