Autonomy is so in these days!

Monday Momday.

"His attitude is the real problem."

Some moms are blessed with great mothers-in-law. Others, not so much...

It's a delicate balance of mania and steadfast calm

"He turned it around on me, saying he’s the one handling ‘all the real financial stress,’ while I ‘just get to stay home with the kids most of the time.’"

"He keeps asking me to do more..."

The cornerstone of each marriage is compromise. However, how would it make you feel if your spouse refused to compromise or give up and you were faced with having to make concessions for the good of the family? The narrative that follows is the story of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been married for a long time. However, the husband is asking OP to give up her work and become a stay-at-home mother now that they have children together. OP thought about his req…

“My life was easier when I was a single mom.”

“I have given half of my life to this relationship and I refuse to have these feelings for the rest of my life.”

“He asked why I couldn't just do it ."

You marry not just him, but his family as well. That's why it's your duty to care for them, no matter how much you love it or how well you get along. The story that follows is an account of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) is a mother and wife. Unfortunately, OP and her in-laws never got along and as a result, they never formed a deep bond. However, OP hardly ever had to interact with her spouse's family because they lived dozens of hours away in an entirely separate state. The situ…

Moms just want to give their kids the world

Being a parent is a full-time job. Therefore, if someone is given the impression that raising kids doesn't need a lot of time and work, they may become a little agitated. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner declined to help you with housework since, in his opinion, you haven't worked in over a year and are just expected to stay at home with the child. The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The primary source of income for the household is the original poster (OP…

The timeless narrative about stay-at-home moms

Divide and conquer, or allocating duties fairly, is a crucial aspect of managing a home. However, what would you do if your partner turned you down for assistance on the grounds that ‘it's not his job’? Below is the story of a frustrated stay-at-home mother. The original poster (OP) is a mother of two who works as a stay-at-home mom and is pursuing a doctoral degree. On the other hand, her husband supports the family financially while helping to make ends meet so that she can pursue her academi…