The Growing Acceptance Of Male Wives In Modern Society

By Harriett Crosby


Any reversal of the individual roles that couples play in a relationship was usually viewed with a lot of skepticism, but no longer. These days, it is common to hear about male wives and female husbands as well as couples who are active believers in this set up. In a situation like this, the female plays the role of the provider and decision maker while the male takes the role of a caregiver and home maker to make the relationship work seamlessly.

Even though men are known to have a strong facade, some of them have secret desires to let the woman they love become the dominant partner. They express their love in this manner because they may not be able to tell their partners that they love them vocally. This is also a way of displaying to their partner that they trust and adore them.

When some females first realize that their husbands are letting them be the dominant partner in their relationships, they may get confused especially if they have a submissive personality. However, women who have a dominant personality may expect this to happen and they embrace it right away. When this happens, both partners should realize their roles in the relationship and respect them.

Women are as aggressive as their male counterparts in the workplace and in education. They are getting promoted at work to become managers, heads of departments and chief executive officers among other high ranking positions. This empowerment also applies their relationships. They can take the dominant role in their marriages and can even be more mature than their spouses who may get sensitive to various issues and get moody often particularly when they get older.

Males who take on the role of a wife are required to take on more responsibilities that are traditionally taken by women as their wives become the main income earners. When placed in this position, men may be uncertain of where they should focus their efforts in order to be productive. Their partners usually provide them with many viable suggestions that they should consider and utilize.

A man taking up the role of a wife ought to have thorough knowledge about taking care of the family as this may be a new experience. To know what is expected from them, men need to have an open and frank discussion with their female partners. Free communication with their wives can also give men insight on how to move from one role to the other smoothly in a loving and sensitive manner.

A man who takes charge as the wife needs to be in close touch with all his family members. This is the way he can keep a balance between his personal needs and that of his family. This closeness would also keep the home happy and operational. He should also take some time off from his family responsibilities to pursue his own interests as this freedom from obligations can help him maintain a healthy balance.

Another thing that male wives should do is to network with others in the same position. This will help them establish friendships, share ideas and become more proficient with their daily responsibilities. Men in this position can also join local and online support groups. People should respect this lifestyle because spouses who opt for this arrangement do so to empower themselves but not to hurt anyone.




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