I'm not too fond of the labels and descriptions about what should be "male" and what should be "female" - yet, I do understand what you are saying.

Sometimes things can get over complicated by how-to books and personality profiles.

Also, something may be going on that is not so obvious - that is making him feel threatened and affecting his self-esteem. Maybe the firing started it, and maybe the new job is frightening him.

So he feels less a "man" and able to support you. So he's overcompensating in the home.

What do you do? Maybe talk about your own concerns and things that bother you. That can lead back to the way he is feeling. And that the real problem isn't your love for each other, but the fears and anxieties that life in this world brings.

Good luck.


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