What You Should Know About Male Wives

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.

Men are known for their strong outer image but within themselves, many men wish to allow their women counterparts to take a leadership role in the relationship. Usually when men cannot express their love to their women with words, they like to take this alternate route to express their emotions. This is their way to bestow trust and admiration for the woman.

Some women have a submissive personality and upon realizing that their husbands want them to be dominant in their relationships, they get confused. This is however not the case with women who have dominant personalities. These women embrace gender role reversal and some even expect it to happen. When this takes place, both spouses should seek to understand and respect their new roles in the relationship.

As women become competitive in their workplaces and institutions of higher learning, they are taking on more responsibility at work as they become heads of departments, managers and chief executives among other positions. This type of empowerment also applies to their personal relationships. Women are able to take charge of their relationships in a more mature way than males who tend to become moody especially when they grow 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.

It is important for men who are taking on the role of a wife to get insight about taking care of a family because this can be a new experience for some males. They should also make sure that they communicate effectively with their partners so that they can know what is expected from them. Communication can also help men receive viable insight from their spouses on how they can transition in a productive and loving way.

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.

Male wives should stay in close touch with other men in similar positions. This will not only help them strike friendships but also share important ideas which in turn make them more efficient and productive in their daily jobs. Online or local support groups are also good choices for such men. Others should respect these choices made by a couple as their decision is to empower each other and never to hurt the feelings of anybody.




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