My Husband Told Me to Quit My Job and ‘Be a Proper Wife,’ but Our 6-Year-Old Taught Him a Lesson He’ll Never Forget – Story of the Day
When my husband Ethan came home beaming about his promotion, I thought we’d celebrate. Instead, he told me to quit my welding job and “be a proper wife.”
“I can support the family now. You should stay home with Emma,” he said, like it was obvious.
I laughed nervously, but the moment was real. He didn’t just want me home—he wanted to erase years of my hard work, of proving myself in a male-dominated field.
That weekend, at the barbecue he hosted to celebrate, Ethan proudly announced I’d be staying home. I said, firmly, “I’m not quitting my job.” The silence was deafening.
Hours later, in the garage, I lit the torch, welded a tiny shooting star, and wondered if my marriage was worth saving if it meant giving up everything I loved.
The next day, at Emma’s school event, she proudly announced, “My mom is a welder. She builds and fixes things!”
The room admired my work. Ethan’s face fell. Seeing our daughter’s pride broke through the tension.
Later, in the parking lot, I said, “We need counseling. This isn’t just about a job—it’s about us.”
He nodded, finally seeing me, and perhaps remembering the woman he’d married.
