what if your husband doesn't have a job eversince you got married?
By sharon1980
@sharon1980 (116)
Philippines
April 18, 2007 5:34am CST
What would be your opinion for that, ever since we got married, I am the one whose paying for everything in the house but he also serves as a nanny to the kids.
I still consider him a very good husband even if he is not a good provider because he takes of me and the kids very well.
It's just that, there are a lot of people who thought that it should be the other way.
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14 responses
@SatoNa (247)
• Indonesia
18 Apr 07
Don't bother about other people's opinion. I thought the world will change.. Many husband now become a househusband.. if he want and you can earn for your family life, why not?
Doesn't he want to take a job or he doesn't yet have a job? maybe he can try to earn money from internet? ^-^
@rodeotexas (1153)
• United States
18 Apr 07
This is what I was thinking. Other peoples opinions do not matter at all. My husband would love to be a househusband not because he doesn't like to work but because he would rather spend time with the kids (that we don't have yet). Right now he works and loves it and I know he will continue to work until he can't anymore but he can always dream of the househusband. lol Maybe there is something he can do from home as work if you and him want him to start working again.
@courtlynne77 (4839)
• United States
19 Apr 07
I don't think there is anything wrong with you situation if it works for you. I think that people should do what makes them happy. My husband are the oppisite of your family, but sometimes I think he wishes he could be home with the kids.
@stmathews (20)
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18 Apr 07
you need to encourage him to go out there and get a job doing. Your husband needs to get ajob to boost his self confidence and esteem which every man needs. You can not go on forever solely catering for the family , this will only cause stress in the home and if not properly managed may cause a break up.
@stmathews (20)
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18 Apr 07
you need to encourage him to go out there and get a job doing. Your husband needs to get ajob to boost his self confidence and esteem which every man needs. You can not go on forever solely catering for the family , this will only cause stress in the home and if not properly managed may cause a break up.
@stmathews (20)
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18 Apr 07
you need to encourage him to go out there and get a job doing. Your husband needs to get ajob to boost his self confidence and esteem which every man needs. You can not go on forever solely catering for the family , this will only cause stress in the home and if not properly managed may cause a break up.
@zing_i (269)
• United States
18 Apr 07
its very good that ur husband takes care of u and does so many things at home but some where down the line he should also take up some job atleast a part time work from home, cause tom the childrn will grow and then there will be all the time of his life for himself and nothing to do, that should not make him dull and bored with life .. a job or work keeps man busy and gives us an identity
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
18 Apr 07
I guess for me it would depend on WHY he doesnt have a job....When I first hooked up with my two older kids dad, he didnt work because he refused to get a minimum wage job and swore he'd never pump gas for a living etc so I was the one who paid the bills etc...mind you I was stripping at the time so I could afford it....but if my husband couldnt work all of a sudden for a valid reason AND if he were to stay home and take care of the house, kids etc etc (which he would) then I'd have no trouble being the one who goes out to work.....
I think ppl need to get away from that whole "men bring home the bacon and the women cook it" mindset...its just so outdated IMO
@stmathews (20)
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18 Apr 07
you need to encourage him to go out there and get a job doing. Your husband needs to get ajob to boost his self confidence and esteem which every man needs. You can not go on forever solely catering for the family , this will only cause stress in the home and if not properly managed may cause a break up.
@asteriskec (1074)
• Philippines
18 Apr 07
I think it depends on the situation and the real reason as to why he doesn't have a job. If he's just a lazy SOB, then of course he'd be out of the house. However, if there's a valid reason behind his unemployment, then I can consider.
@Denmarkguy (1845)
• United States
18 Apr 07
In my opinion, it doesn't really matter what other people think-- what matters is whether the way things are work for YOU and your husband and kids. The days of stereotypical gender roles are long behind us-- lots of men are "househusbands" these days. From what you are describing here, he is not just sitting around on the couch, drinking and watching TV-- he's doing his part fo take care of the family.
If you are struggling to keep the family going with enough money, then perhaps something needs to be talked about-- as others have suggested, perhaps he can find some way to work at home on the computer, and bring in a little extra money.
@deehan (119)
• Pakistan
18 Apr 07
Hmmm your husband is playing the role of a house wife. Isn't he educated well or have no skill to get a job. A man should be productive. If he could not get job yet, then this is you greatness that you are running the family. He is also serving you and your kids. the vehicle of life runs with the cooperation.
As a male it is shameful for me to not earn even a penny.
@KissThis (3003)
• United States
18 Apr 07
I don't see anything wtong with a stay at home dad as long as it is what you both agree upon. There are alot of dads who are stay home dads for different reasons. The mom might be able to earn more money or the dad is able to handle the children better. My dad was a stay at home dad because he had an accident on the job that prevented him from working. My brother has more patience with the children.
@huafeihua116 (453)
• China
18 Apr 07
yes,I will got married for someone,because I love he and he love me too,When he don't love me,I will divorce.
@talida09 (51)
• Romania
18 Apr 07
It depends on you on what you fiil not others.You husbant is a luky man .If you are upset talk to him in a gentle way.Y don't think that he want's suck a position.