Thanks for clarifying what you meant. Your original post was easy to misunderstand. I completely agree with you that it's very very important to be honest up front, as it will only lead to problems as you let "the real you" later on. It's also important not to bend over backwards every time your wife/girlfriend/significant other has an opinion that is incompatible with yours. That just leads to resentment.
My neanderthal comment was probably a little too strong. I'm the provider, protector, and repairer of all things broken in my house, too - and I definitely enjoy the role. But I also love cooking, hanging out with the baby (I'm not supposed to call it babysitting
), working in the yard, etc. Basically, the stereotypical gender roles around here aren't set in stone. That's just how we work things.
So, I apologize for jumping on you. Sounds like you've got a great relationship and you're lucky to have a woman who understands your obsessions.
