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I recently read this article which made me think about the ways in which leaning on someone is a strength and not a crutch. We are fortunate to live in a day and age (not to mention country) where as women we are not automatically expected to give up our careers and ambitions the day we get engaged. In a lot of ways I think my relationship strengthens my ambitions. Having a partner, a cheerleader in my corner, is invaluable motivation to do well - not just for myself but for my family. The hubs and I graduated college together, so we've been each other's support system though-out this whole twenty-something-welcome-to-the-real-world journey. I even supported him while he was completing his post-grad advertising program and I was taking on my first few "real" jobs.
I know I have some difficult choices coming up in the not so distant future in respect to the whole "mommy/career juggle." How all that will work out is TBD. Regardless, I can't help but reject the notion that relying on someone else and choosing to be a wife and mother (even if that means slowing down for a moment) is a weakness.
How about you dolls, what are your thoughts?
To be clear, this isn't a dig at you single ladies out there. I think both roads take courage and strength - but I can only speak to my own experience as a young wife and expectant mom.
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I never really think about what I'd do career-wise and what my boyfriend's role would be in that scenario if I were to become a mom, because at this point I really don't want kids... So it's really difficult to even imagine it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Lauren. One of the missteps of mainstream feminism is that it has not celebrated the female side of gender roles (which can be played by a man as well). Anyone who would dedicate their life to raising a child should be honored and celebrate whether it is a man or a woman... husband or wife.
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