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I'm in a relationship with a man whom I love and respect. It's fulfilling, we have had to put up with a lot to be together. My family aren't supportive of the relationship but I cut off ties with them (mostly).
I am worried that by being with him that there will not be a safety net for our future children. He has some strong socialist views but also values hard work. He's good with kids and would make a great father figure. I'm scared of being breadwinner of the house as that would put me off.
Is it normal for women to work this out? I don't know. I used to be liberal about this idea, that I wouldn't mind working for the family etc. Now it's slowly changing and I can't imagine having a husband who doesn't provide for the family.
Is this normal? Am I over thinking?
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>>18150292
Why the fuck doesn't he work? This is the 21st century, a sole breadwinner is a thing of the past in the western world
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I don't understand, does he plan to be a NEET? Why are you assuming you'll be the bread winner?
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>dropping your family for a guy
They better be abusive as fuck for you to do that
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>>18150305
He works! Just on a very small salary that wouldn't be able to support me, and child(ren).
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>>18150309
They are muslim and I left islam, chose the person I want to be with. They're not happy with it.
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>>18150312
I know that exact feel, it's a pain in the ass
If you want kids, you'll both have to work. That's the reality for 95% of households. Sorry friendo. But that doesn't mean you have to be breadwinner it's more like a partnership. Young guys can't provide for 3 people households on their own anymore. So unless you want to gold dig some old man you don't love that's your only choice.
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>>18150292
It's natural.
Men were always supposed to be the breadwinners and women would take of the house and kids.
Every wonder why with modern society we're seeing gender roles erode and more people are depressed and unsure of themselves.
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>>18150322
Painful but necessary.
That's true, the only reason I'm worried is that I have higher qualifications & will bring most of the money.
Morally I wouldn't be able to be with someone I didn't love, guess working hard to provide is the only option.
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>>18150328
Exactly. I've been thinking more and more about traditional gender roles.
I'm glad we have a respectful relationship, it's more that in today's society it is harder to fit those roles and still have a meaningful life.
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