Help! How Do I Prove to My Husband I’m Not Just a Maid?

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. I’ve been married to Joshua for 8 years, and while I love him and our family, I’m feeling more and more like I’m just the maid around here. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life as a housewife, but it seems like that’s what everyone expects from me.

Joshua is a great guy, but he doesn’t seem to understand that I have dreams and ambitions beyond cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids. I’ve tried talking to him about it, but he just brushes it off or says we’ll talk about it later, which never happens.

I feel like I’m stuck in this role and I don’t know how to break free. How can I show Joshua that I’m not just here to serve the family? I want to pursue my own career and interests, but I don’t want to cause a huge fight or make things worse.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Any tips on how to have this conversation without it turning into a big argument? I really need some advice on how to balance being a good wife and mom while also being true to myself.

Thanks in advance for your help!

• Victoria