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To: DManA

If they are married, they have choices. Men typically don’t have such choices. Occasionally, my wife accuses me of treating her like a slave (typically because I ask for something reasonable). I remind her that I’m the one who has to roll out of bed every morning to support the family, whether I like it or not. I don’t get to watch soap operas, take afternoon naps, or go window shopping. So...who is whose slave?


18 posted on 01/24/2010 7:59:04 PM PST by rbg81 (DRAIN THE SWAMP!!)
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To: rbg81

You probably don’t have to clean toilets, take out the trash, mop the floors, etc.


57 posted on 01/24/2010 9:40:08 PM PST by luckystarmom
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To: rbg81

I don’t know too many women who sit around watching soap operas and going window shopping. I know women who take afternoon naps, but that’s usually because they have young kids and have been running around a lot (or up at night).

Most women I know are extremely busy. This is the first year in 15 years where I haven’t done as much at home, but that’s because I fell in April and I have been dealing with a hip injury. I can’t be on my feet much these days.

I know that men do lots of work, but I think they get recognized for it more (raises, bonuses, rewards) at work. I don’t think stay-at-home moms get many outside rewards. Many husbands forget to say thank you or tell women they are doing an awesome job. Stay-at-home moms don’t get raises or bonuses, and it can sometimes be very overwhelming and lonely.


69 posted on 01/25/2010 11:07:30 AM PST by luckystarmom
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