hi, I am man. I have a wife though. She's great. nostr:npub1370tj86vjunwd7upaqfm7svnet43xy7y0ptwkksmmy2890k38a8sp80yev She takes care of our two children. Not sure what the myth is exactly.
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If you had no kids, would she still be home?
Yes. She was. Although she spent a lot of time at friends and family houses.
Then you have a housewife. Rare housewife sighting in the wild.
I 100% admit it's rare. Very many women didn't fit the bill. My wife always wanted to be a mother over and above everything else. A lot of women have been persuaded that there is some higher calling than literally making and raising the next group of humans. Very odd perspective, in my estimation.
Even those of us who are at home, for a time, often spend it trying to maintain our contacts and skill set, since we know we're going to be SENT BACK TO THE OFFICE.
My wife struggled with that but my track record and my complete disdain for divorce assured her that I am not going anywhere. Also I have no problem with lucrative hobbies as long as they are a back seat to child rearing. She's an artist and I definitely encourage her to sell commissions if she wants. Just children and house come first.
She worked until we were married then it was being my wife.