Women are very independent, and this makes some men uncomfortable. It stems from that whole men are the providers and women are the nurturers ideal from way back when.
Get over it. We are not out to take your jobs, reverse gender roles or make you feel less of a man. We just want our own piece of life too, and want you to appreciate the fact that your woman can do anything she puts her mind to.
Just as she is your cheerleader when you succeed in your professional life, she needs the same cheering section from you. Tell her how proud you are, encourage her to do more and tell her she can do anything. This, coming from her man, is one of the best things that can you can do to support her drive and ambitious qualities.
You may be asking why this is so important. Well, it is very hard for a lot of women to overcome the stigma of not just being a stay at home mother. Heck, even if she is a stay at home mother but volunteers like crazy and makes a difference in her community – she is doing something other than “keeping an eye on the kids and house” at all times.
But once we find that balance and let go of the guilt we feel for doing something that means a lot to us, it feels great! And we want to know that you think it’s great too. A small affirmation means the world to us, and we, in turn, will return the favor.