If you’ve been online lately, I’m sure you’ve noticed the ever-growingTrad Wifemovement.
It focuses on a return to “traditional” gender roles and views wives as mothers and homemakers.
We’ve been married for 30-odd years.
My husband is very successful in his business, and we live comfortably.
All our children are adults now."
“This angered my son and husband.
Am I the asshole?”
She is very wise not to put herself at the mercy of your son."
They were ruined financially.
If I were daughter-in-law, I would run.
Their values do not align.
He will make her life miserable."
GladUnderstanding756revealed, “I am this womanI trusted my ex.
I raised our children as a SAHM.
After 25 years of struggling under financial control, we divorced.
My library skills are outdated, my work history is no longer relevant, and Im financially struggling.
I had the house, the retirement account, the cars, and now Ive got nothing.
OP, you arenot the asshole, youre savvy to document, document, document.
Your son needs to get his head out of the sand and support his wife in her career.”
So besides being out of work for 30 years, she physically couldnt get a job."
Why aren’t you co-owner of the business?
There is absolutely no reason to be upset at you for logical planning in case of an emergency.
Independence is critical for both partners; theres nothing to apologize for.
That says a lot about your character and devotion to the family.
LayaElisabethsuggested, “Not the asshole.
indigoorchid0611continued, “Tell him to get over himself.
You did what women have been doing for centuries: ensured her security and that of her kids.
Now your son needs a swift kick to dislodge his head from his ass.
Hope he likes being single.”
