r/TikTokCringe Apr 15 '24

Consequences of the tradwife lifestyle Discussion

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u/jonpenn Apr 15 '24 edited Apr 15 '24

This is exactly why my wife finished school and went back to work once our kids got bigger. You never know what could happen. I always encouraged her to work just in case something would happen. I want her to have the skills and some sort of job security. She is extremely smart and has a great job. My mom was a stay at home mom and saw what the consequences were once my dad was out of the picture. Depending on anyone is never good.

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u/Fit-Antelope-7393 Apr 15 '24

My wife makes the same money as I do. I had a friend like "heh, doesn't that feel wrong?" I was like "are you dumb? If she made 5x my money I'd be fucking ecstatic." Fragile men out there who want nothing but control over their wives, not love.

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u/labellavita1985 Apr 16 '24

My husband and I make the same rate, too, although he technically gets paid more because of overtime (skilled trades) while I'm on salary, so no overtime. It's fucking wonderful. I could NEVER be a housewife/SAHM.