My Husband Refused to Change Our Baby’s Diapers Because ‘It’s Not a Man’s Job’ – So I Gave Him a Wake-up Call
Parenthood is often idealized as fulfilling and joyful, but for 28-year-old Jessica, it feels more like exhaustion and loneliness. At 2:04 a.m., covered in spilled formula and frustration, she’s left questioning her relationship with Cole, her husband, who refuses to help with a diaper change, claiming, “That’s not a man’s job.”
Feeling isolated, Jessica reaches out to Cole’s estranged father, Walter. Their conversation sheds light on Cole’s upbringing and the emotional scars left by Walter’s absence—patterns Jessica fears will repeat.
The next day, after a tense conversation, Cole finally opens up. As he holds their baby, Rosie, he admits his fear of failing as a father and expresses a willingness to do better. Jessica assures him that growth is possible and reminds him that true love means choosing to evolve—for their child, and for each other.
