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Men, Want Your Wife to Be “In the Mood” More Often?
I have some ideas — backed by science — that may surprise you.
Guys, have you ever wondered why the carefree and playful woman you once shared passionate moments with, got married to, and had children with, no longer seems interested in intimate encounters? Perhaps if she does express a desire to ignite something, it might involve throwing your bedsheets into the fireplace, a scenario quite different from your initial expectations of “setting the sheets on fire.”
You’ve heard women moan that many of their husbands leave the bulk of the domestic labor to them. Making the shopping list? Often her job. Deciding what to eat for dinner and cooking it? Yup, that’s often her job too. What about making sure there is clean laundry and fresh clothes folded and ready to go for the next day? Check and check.
And while this is a generalization, it’s sadly a broad one. There are often partner dynamics in which the woman — who may also hold a full-time job outside the house — is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the bulk of the domestic labor.
Think about your most recent family trip with the kids. Who planned, shopped for, and packed snacks for the trip? Who made sure the laundry was done and packed the kids’ clothing and favorite…
