Feminists Invent a New Word to Avoid Being Good Wives: "Man-Keeping"
Analyzing the Concept of "Man-Keeping" in Modern Marriage Discourse
Discover why labeling traditional spousal support as "unpaid labor" sparks strong opposition and explore the contrasting burdens carried within marriages concerning social maintenance versus financial provision.
Short Summary
- Feminist media continually introduces new terminology, exemplified by "man-keeping," which frames necessary spousal support as exploitative unpaid labor.
- Research cited shows male social circles are shrinking, leading partners (often women) to shoulder increased social and emotional support roles.
- The host argues that differentiating roles (social support vs. financial provision) is natural in marriage, not inherently unfair, and complaining signals selfishness.
- The discussion contrasts the perceived emotional burden of spousal support with the unacknowledged, unilateral financial burden men frequently carry.
This content critiques the term "man-keeping" as presented in recent media pieces, arguing that defining normal relational support systems as burdensome overlooks the distinct, essential contributions each partner provides, specifically the burden of financial security. The segment challenges the perspective that relational intimacy equates to exploitative, unpaid work.
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Top Comments (10)
How miserable of a human does one have to be in order to view loving someone as "unpaid emotional labor"???
As a wife, I don’t understand this at all. One of my favorite parts of the day is when my husband comes home and tells me about his day. After 13 years, I am still giddy when I hear his car pulling in the driveway. I crave all the time I can get with my husband. Also, all of these women are refusing their husbands sex because of lack of emotional intimacy, but are mad when men are trying to connect emotionally….. I’m confused.
Women-Keeping is a 1000 times more work.
These women are so insufferable. If you hate men so much, then don't partner with them. Problem solved. I love my husband; he is my best friend & my life would be empty without him in it. We are good at different things & by leveraging our different strengths strategically to benefit each other, we (& our kids) all have a better life TOGETHER. Why does everything need to become a contentious rivalry??
Women: "I swear, if I meet another man who is emotionally unavailable, I'm going to scream. " Also Women: "He's emotionally available? Eww."
Been married 45 years and I still love the sound of my husband pulling up in the driveway.
Weren't we (men) being hauled over the coals just a few years ago for not being "emotionally available?" Weren't we supposed to "share our feelings?" Now we aren't supposed to "burden" our partners with said feelings. No wonder bourbon was invented.
As a wife and mother, my advice for men is to avoid any woman who talks about emotional workloads. You are setting yourself up for a life of misery if you do not immediately run the opposite direction. I have been married for almost 24 years. I literally can't wait for my husband to get home or for me to get home and see my husband. He is my favorite person in the whole world and I love to hear about his day and tell him about mine. There is no part of interacting with him that I would ever consider to be "emotional labor."
How sad man. What an ugly world we live in. Everyone please choose your partner carefully.
Been "man keeping" for 30 years now. Love it, love him. He's my best friend.
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Top Comments (10)
How miserable of a human does one have to be in order to view loving someone as "unpaid emotional labor"???
As a wife, I don’t understand this at all. One of my favorite parts of the day is when my husband comes home and tells me about his day. After 13 years, I am still giddy when I hear his car pulling in the driveway. I crave all the time I can get with my husband. Also, all of these women are refusing their husbands sex because of lack of emotional intimacy, but are mad when men are trying to connect emotionally….. I’m confused.
Women-Keeping is a 1000 times more work.
These women are so insufferable. If you hate men so much, then don't partner with them. Problem solved. I love my husband; he is my best friend & my life would be empty without him in it. We are good at different things & by leveraging our different strengths strategically to benefit each other, we (& our kids) all have a better life TOGETHER. Why does everything need to become a contentious rivalry??
Women: "I swear, if I meet another man who is emotionally unavailable, I'm going to scream. " Also Women: "He's emotionally available? Eww."
Been married 45 years and I still love the sound of my husband pulling up in the driveway.
Weren't we (men) being hauled over the coals just a few years ago for not being "emotionally available?" Weren't we supposed to "share our feelings?" Now we aren't supposed to "burden" our partners with said feelings. No wonder bourbon was invented.
As a wife and mother, my advice for men is to avoid any woman who talks about emotional workloads. You are setting yourself up for a life of misery if you do not immediately run the opposite direction. I have been married for almost 24 years. I literally can't wait for my husband to get home or for me to get home and see my husband. He is my favorite person in the whole world and I love to hear about his day and tell him about mine. There is no part of interacting with him that I would ever consider to be "emotional labor."
How sad man. What an ugly world we live in. Everyone please choose your partner carefully.
Been "man keeping" for 30 years now. Love it, love him. He's my best friend.