Wifey or Mommy? What Role Are You Playing in Your Man’s Life

We’ve all heard of “The Honey-Do List”, that combination of chores, projects, and errands a sista might give her man to accomplish on the weekend or on a routine basis when he’s off work. He does this out of love and to share in doing the tasks needed to help keep the home, car, and family going and safe. He does this for her, but she also does things for him. She may cook, clean, do laundry, and grocery shop to help out with the household and take loving care of him and their family. As weighty as both of their responsibilities, the day-to-day could easily put the woman in the role of being less of a wife/partner and more of a mommy. Over time the mommy role can become easy, not necessarily comfortable, but it isn’t sustainable over the long term. Here are some ways to avoid that trap in your relationship. 1. Meals and more As a wife/partner to your man, you want him to be happy, healthy, and helpful with everything. From sharing the domestic duties of the household to killing it at work and contributing his fair share to the expenses, these are not unreasonable expectations....