PUT THE CHILD'S NEEDS FIRST! A 5 year old IS going to know its Father's day (kinder/school activities, tv etc.). They do know most of the other kids will be giving their Dads a present, and that it is supposed to be a "special day". It will be THE CHILD you hurt with your vendetta against his...
The problem with defining "gender roles" is that there are so many variables today that are accepted as "normal", and that the situations are as individual as the people involved.
What might seem right and proper to one may seem draconian and oppressive to another. What might be a comfortable...
The problem with defining "gender roles" is that there are so many variables today that are accepted as "normal", and that the situations are as individual as the people involved.
What might seem right and proper to one may seem draconian and oppressive to another. What might be a comfortable...
Another point of view.
Maybe the real resentment is that she's supporting the two of you, and its not enough to allow for any of those extras that make life pleasurable. You say you are looking for work, but does she feel that you are doing all you can? Does she find you on the computer, video...
Tell him that the next time he does it you will tell the police that he is assaulting you (and it IS assault) and then you will file for divorce on the grounds of domestic violence. Perhaps faced with the reality of what he's doing, might help him stop it.
Balance is what's important in every aspect of life. Like the first poster said, this is the lives many women at home with the kids experience. But that's not to say that's the way it should be.
Organise a sitter at least once every two weeks for you and your wife to have some adult interaction...
Balance is what's important in every aspect of life. Like the first poster said, this is the lives many women at home with the kids experience. But that's not to say that's the way it should be.
Organise a sitter at least once every two weeks for you and your wife to have some adult interaction...