GENDER ROLES IN MARRIAGE

The word 'submission' can make some people pretty uncomfortable these days, especially in a Christian marriage. Lots of folks think it means being a doormat or that a wife has no say. But that's not what my husband and I have found at all. From a traditional, conservative point of view, it's really about respect, partnership, and creating a peaceful home. It's not about a husband bossing his wife around, but about a woman choosing to honor her husband's leadership in the family. It's a team effort that, when done with love, makes a relationship stronger and brings everyone closer together.

Before I got married, I had a pretty good job in marketing and real estate. I liked making my own money and spending it how I wanted. But when I married my husband, we had to figure out how to put our finances together. It wasn't always easy, and let me tell you, money can be a big reason couples argue. It's one of the top reasons for divorce, which is just so sad. But my husband and I learned that talking about our financial goals was super important. We wanted to build a strong future for our family, for our son and daughter. We learned to make a budget together, talk about big purchases, and just be a team. It's not about his money or my money; it's our money. Creating that financial unity brought so much peace into our home. If you want to stop the stress and arguments about spending, saving, or debt, you have to work together. It's about respecting each other and building a life you both love, without fighting over every dollar.