I devised a plan to make him understand. When Peter asked me to go on a trip, I told him that as the “man of the house,” it was his responsibility to financially provide for our vacations. If he didn’t contribute, we wouldn’t be going anywhere. This reality check hit him hard, and he finally began to see the imbalance.
We have started to work towards a more balanced relationship, with Peter contributing equally and appreciating my efforts. I’ve also made an effort to meet him halfway when it comes to house chores. We have a long way to go, but I’m hopeful that we can create a more harmonious life together. “As the ‘man of the house,’ it was his responsibility to financially provide for our vacations. If he didn’t contribute, then we wouldn’t be going anywhere.”