Don't be ashamed if you are a househusband.
By freymind
@freymind (1351)
Philippines
June 18, 2012 11:39am CST
Our house doesn't recognize who did the dishes today or the laundry tomorrow. I am proud to say that though my husband can't really be labeled as "househusband" since he is really working at home but when I was really sick he did everything in the house and more.
This happens to some husbands whos wives are the one whos working in an office or working abroad. I think I saw a docu about these husbands in an area in Batangas I think where in that municipality there's no women around in the house since they are working abroad but the men of the house are the ones who are doing all the chores.
For me there's nothing wrong for being a househusband. Actually its better for the marriage since both of the parents are doing their best to raise money and raise their children together and make a home for them.
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7 responses
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
18 Jun 12
I honestly still believe that the woman should do more around the house, but that doesn't mean the man should not help out. Some men don't feel it's their place to do any of the chores, and yet they expect their wives to cook, clean, and go to work as well. Atleast that's how it is over here in the US.
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
18 Jun 12
A lot of places are like that. I was reading a comment someone made about how guys from a certain country aren't interested in women from the US because they couldn't handle having a job and also taking care of the house, husband and kids. I nearly fell on my face laughing. So not true.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
4 Sep 12
Well, I have seen a lot of families in our place where the husband handles the household and the wife is doing the office work. I think there is nothing wrong with that although normally the husband should be the provider. But nowadays, everything is possible and we have to accept reality and make adjustments for the benefit of the family. What is important is that the family lives harmoniously and respect is maintained.
@youless (112562)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Jun 12
You have a very sweet husband. In the modern today, I think men shall not be ashamed to do the housework. The family comes from the husband and wife. And today it is very common for the woman to have her own career. Therefore, it is fair that man will also help her to do some housework. And this can make the marriage happier.
I love China
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
21 Jun 12
In the years that my husband and I have been together, he has always worked outside the house and I've worked outside the house some of the time. Despite the fact that I've not always worked outside the house, I have found that it is quite important for both of us to contribute to the overall well-being of the house. In doing this, we are teaching our children to take pride in what belongs to them and they also see that one person is not expected to do everything in a home.
@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
19 Jun 12
Yes, there's nothing wrong in being a househusband. IN fact they should feel prod to be one since it requires a lot of courage for them to be one. Househusbands are noble because they really have the best interest of the family in heart. Whoever earns more should be out there working in order to make sure the child is well fed and well provided for. It's ridiculous to see the family struggling when it can be doing well right. Furthermore, in the world of equality between sexes, it should apply to family as well, not just in work.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
19 Jun 12
You are right, nothing is wrong with being a househusband at all. he works at home then he could do housework for his wife. He still earn money by working at home. I think it is a good way for sharing works when living together.
I am happy for you and your family. You are really an understandable woman. You know, not many women can think like you, some women think their husbands are useless when they are househusband...
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
18 Jun 12
A lot more guys are becoming "house husbands" these days. Well, if one person has a job and the other doesn't, that's how it should be. It hardly seems fair to me for one spouse to work so hard and then come home to more work when they have someone at home who could have taken care of it.
