 I'm a tried wife. I tried letting my partner be the breadwinner, but a family household needs this much to be comfortable. The average man makes this much, so I gotta work too. I tried making all the meals, but my partner's a way better cook and finds it therapeutic. I tried wearing traditional outfits for him, but sticking to my own style made me feel more productive and creative. I tried asking permission to go out, but we found out interdependence is good for relationships. I tried being a stay-at-home mom, but my partner wanted to see what it was like as a stay-at-home dad.