Mom Time – When Dad Doesn’t Agree
Years ago, during our parent’s generation, it would have been unthinkable for any wife to explain the necessity for alone time to their husband. Well, this is a different generation with a different set of rules. However, there are always a few men who can’t conceive why any woman would want to be alone. Let’s discuss mom time, when dad doesn’t agree with your decision.
They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. This is true even when it comes to moms expressing their need to have some alone time. What’s interesting is that husbands can go out for a day of golf, go bowling, or spend the day fishing. Does the woman complain? No. In some cases, they insist they go, get out of the house, and de-stress. Why then is it different for women?
You know the old saying, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too”? Husbands assume that because their wives spend days at home taking care of the kids, cleaning the house, grocery shopping, that it’s equivalent to alone time. Well hubbies, listen up...you’re not even close to understanding why your wife needs alone time.
Wives should have this conversation with their husbands and explain the difference to them by using fishing, bowling, and golf as an example. Ask your husbands, “How do you feel after a round of golf? Are you relaxed, less stressed, ready to face any challenge?” Moreover, ask why they want to utilize these sports habits? What meaning does it have for them? Then, discuss your feelings. Equate their response with what you are trying to convey. They may not be so quick to assume anything after you detail your reasons.
It’s interesting that we assert woman’s liberation with equality. We still do not receive equal pay, even though more of us are in the workforce than ever before. Indeed most women hold higher positions of power than ever before, and men respect and work with us and under us without hesitation. Yet when it comes to the home environment, the old way of thinking is inescapable. Your husband’s upbringing is clearly having an affect on how he views a woman’s role in the home.
It’s time for change. When dad doesn’t agree, it’s up to you to explain it to him. If he still doesn’t get it, he probably never will.
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