“House Husband” Feels Insulted, Demands Wife Apologize Or He Won’t Do Any Housework

• By Malaika
• 8 months ago
• 4 minutes read

There is nothing wrong with being a househusband.

In today’s society, gender roles and expectations have evolved, allowing for greater flexibility and freedom in how individuals define their roles within a relationship. Being a house husband challenges gender stereotypes and emphasises the value of shared responsibilities and equal partnership in the home. Accepting this role can provide a unique opportunity for personal development, fulfilment, and a stronger connection with one’s partner. It also allows for a more equitable distribution of labour and can result in a more robust, harmonious relationship.

Finally, being a house husband is a legitimate and valuable choice that should be respected and encouraged. I am sure many people would agree that there is nothing emasculating about being the person who stays at home and does all of the housework. In fact, breaking free from traditional gender roles can result in a more progressive and inclusive society in which people can pursue their passions and talents without being constrained by societal expectations. It is critical to understand that true strength is the ability to defy stereotypes and embrace one’s authentic self, regardless of gender norms. However, some people are unable to forget society’s expectations.

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The title doesn’t really give full details about the heart of the issue.

OP has been married to his wife Bella for over five years, and it has been great other than the fact that it has been difficult to find a job.

OP worked a few odd jobs to keep things going until Bella found a great job in another state, and he quit to support her.

He is basically a house husband and does everything that the house requires.

His wife has also started calling him a househusband, which is appropriate, but he doesn’t appreciate it.

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He is clearly insecure about his position in life, so when his wife mentioned it again to her mother, he finally had enough.

When she asked OP what was wrong, he told her that he was being emasculated whenever she called him a house husband.

She said that she would stop using the word if he hated it, but that doesn’t make it any less true.

Bella is also refusing to apologise, as she doesn’t think she has done anything wrong at all.

His sister, on the other hand, is on his side, other than the fact that he is being immature about a very small issue.

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Although I am uncertain as to the reason for his wife’s laughter, I am of the opinion that it was not malicious. I also believe she has no reason to apologise. It was not as if she was adamant about continuing to refer to him as a house husband to others. She did say she’d stop using the word.

However, this does not change the fact that he is a househusband, just as a woman would be referred to as a housewife if she remained at home. If the OP finds this to be emasculating, he must improve himself as an individual being.

People in the comments couldn’t understand his quarry at all.

After all, he is indeed a house husband.

Does he think the term housewife is also demeaning?

What is he bringing to his relationship?

Aren’t relationships about sharing the load?

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She did say that she would stop using the term.

However, did she actually do anything wrong?

This commenter has it right. The OP needs to reassess his perception.

This is something that I can’t understand.

I don’t think that she doesn’t respect him or anything of the sort.

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What are your thoughts about this? Do you think the term “house husband” is demeaning? Do you believe there is nothing wrong with the word itself? Comment below to let us know, and don’t forget to share this story with your friends so they can add their thoughts as well.