OP, if you give in, line up lots of helpers to stay with her so you can leave when your wife is a B, no matter how often. Either she will realize her B-ness or you will be safe from her abuse. A win either way.
One of my friends even said this was a red flag because he thinks he can buy me and my help in his house which makes me his employee which makes our relationship imbalanced.
As opposed to the numerous posts we see here almost daily about the guys who just expect their girlfriends, finances, wives or female roommates to do all their chores for free?? He sees you doing his chores as having value and he's willing to compensate you for that. So your friends think you'll be his dependent if you quit your job but his employee if he compensates you fairly?
What do you think? In your gut. Because yes, generally speaking, putting all one's financial eggs in their partner's basket is inherently risky, no question. You didn't say how long you've been dating or if you live together. There are certainly some things to consider but ultimately, everything is a risk. You can mitigate it as much as possible but any time you put your wellbeing in someone else's hands you really just have to address as many of the pitfalls as you can, be crystal clear on what each of you is agreeing to (like, actually put it in writing and both sign it so you have something concrete to refer to if an issue arises), crossyour fingers and jump.
So yeah, sit down with him, hash out exactly what each of you expects and then go for it. Don't make the mistake of waving him off with a 'whatever you say/want/do is fine by me!!' out of desperation or gratitude because that is what will lead to resentment and bad feelings down the road. It's okay to want to do this but it's also okay to want to keep your dignity and self-respect intact at the same time.
You help somebody cheat on their marriage your is guilty. Interestingly enough, I told myself that one time until I caused some real harm to somebody else’s life. Plus you created a baby at least I didn’t do that.
She has a good head on her shoulders, I think. Girls with self-respect generally ignore the hateful “advice” of women like you. I'm not sure why it would surprise you that she discounts the nonsense you spew. At 40, I'd think you'd be used to being ignored like the misogynist you are.
I guess he uses up all his personality at work, then.
Sounds like you’d better be damn sure to never rape her
OP, if you give in, line up lots of helpers to stay with her so you can leave when your wife is a B, no matter how often. Either she will realize her B-ness or you will be safe from her abuse. A win either way.
One of my friends even said this was a red flag because he thinks he can buy me and my help in his house which makes me his employee which makes our relationship imbalanced.
As opposed to the numerous posts we see here almost daily about the guys who just expect their girlfriends, finances, wives or female roommates to do all their chores for free?? He sees you doing his chores as having value and he's willing to compensate you for that. So your friends think you'll be his dependent if you quit your job but his employee if he compensates you fairly?
What do you think? In your gut. Because yes, generally speaking, putting all one's financial eggs in their partner's basket is inherently risky, no question. You didn't say how long you've been dating or if you live together. There are certainly some things to consider but ultimately, everything is a risk. You can mitigate it as much as possible but any time you put your wellbeing in someone else's hands you really just have to address as many of the pitfalls as you can, be crystal clear on what each of you is agreeing to (like, actually put it in writing and both sign it so you have something concrete to refer to if an issue arises), crossyour fingers and jump.
So yeah, sit down with him, hash out exactly what each of you expects and then go for it. Don't make the mistake of waving him off with a 'whatever you say/want/do is fine by me!!' out of desperation or gratitude because that is what will lead to resentment and bad feelings down the road. It's okay to want to do this but it's also okay to want to keep your dignity and self-respect intact at the same time.
This is actually VERY reassuring for me. Thank you for sharing that.
If I were you, I wouldn’t tell him. Let him sweat..
You help somebody cheat on their marriage your is guilty. Interestingly enough, I told myself that one time until I caused some real harm to somebody else’s life. Plus you created a baby at least I didn’t do that.
Agreed. Dudes a whole adult dealing with this relationship like a middleschooler would.
You're gross.
She has a good head on her shoulders, I think. Girls with self-respect generally ignore the hateful “advice” of women like you. I'm not sure why it would surprise you that she discounts the nonsense you spew. At 40, I'd think you'd be used to being ignored like the misogynist you are.
It's not the same as cheating but a lot of gamers emotionally neglect their relationship.
How many hours and days do you spend gaming?
Do you live together?
There's always got to be quality time with eachother and time for both of your hobbies.
She's expressed clearly what's wrong so maybe just take a look and see where you can both compromise.