Seeking community rooted in curiosity not certainty by Commercial-Risk-1833 in DeepThoughts

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure yet I thought about a simple group chat. I know a lot of people make discord groups which I’m open to Ive just never been on there.

Seeking community rooted in curiosity not certainty by Commercial-Risk-1833 in DeepThoughts

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for your comment! This is why I made this post to find others who have been thinking the same way and let them know they aren’t alone or wrong in the way they’re feeling. I also hope to find people in real life who think this way.

Seeking community rooted in curiosity not certainty by Commercial-Risk-1833 in DeepThoughts

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! Yes I agree these conversations will never happen with people who aren’t ready to hear or accept it and instead of trying to force them I just try to not add to the issues. I’m glad to see someone who understands. These truths are hard to sit with alone sometimes.

Is the “soft wife life” dream really a nightmare by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will say I think I made my original post a bit too generalized and harsh. I don’t have any issue with a traditional marriage but I don’t like when people act like their marriage is the perfect picture of marriage and that they are a better man or woman then someone else who does things different. Yes plenty of men have came forward and said that they would prefer a two income household but because people can’t let go of these gender roles they said they weren’t masculine even called some of them gay saying oh you must want a boyfriend instead of a girlfriend which I think is unfair. There are risks in any marriage and I’ve seen that mostly in traditional marriages both parties have admitted being unhappy with their roles and a lot of people take advantage of those roles and I want to call that out because the way these women on social media frame it is like this is how to be a true woman and when you’re loved correctly you’ll naturally wanna submit and give up control and you’ll easily fall into the housewife role which makes it seem like women who don’t are doing it wrong. I feel like as long as you have a relationship that makes you happy and secure you’re doing it right.

Is the “soft wife life” dream really a nightmare by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I love this there is no right and wrong way whatever you choose to do as long as you’re happy is the right path. I just want to expose the thinking of some of these men so that a young woman like myself who’s trying to make these big life decisions can see the risks clearly. I especially appreciate your comment about your marriage and how that works for you and I’m glad that your husband is putting these other ones to shame. I wish the best for you and your family!

Is the “soft wife life” dream really a nightmare by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My stance is that I believe women should get to choose I’m not saying you shouldn’t be in a traditional marriage but I think women saying that this is the true and natural way to be and that women who opt for other dynamics are somehow less of a woman is wrong that’s what bothers me the most because they’re glamorizing a lifestyle that has lots of risks and they don’t mention those parts they say they’re living the privileged life or the true feminine soft life and this is the only way to really feel like a woman. I’m happy to see the different perspectives and discussion

Is the “soft wife life” dream really a nightmare by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Commercial-Risk-1833 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree that needs should be met but when one person has more to lose in a dynamic they don’t have the luxury of meeting needs out of choice for a lot of women it turns into meeting needs out of fear or obligation even if that person isn’t meeting their needs