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In relationships do you stick to gender asigned roles?

Asked by Shippy (10015points) December 8th, 2012

Or have you designed a working relationship based on each others needs? Most of my female friends are highly successful. Their husbands have taken on different roles. One is the child’s caregiver during the day. He cooks, does laundry and other things that she is too busy to do. I think personally he scores quite highly on the contribution list. Plus he sells websites albeit not many.

Another husband, helps his wife with her business, as an administrator and also drives their kid to school and back.

I know both would prefer that their husbands shared their ambition. But do acknowledge their contribution is invaluable in terms of lightening their load both in work and home.

Have you ever redesigned gender expectations in your marriage or relationship? If so how is this working out for you. Is it acceptable to you? Which ways do you contribute to the partnership.

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