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In this eye-opening episode of Love and Life Sorted, Dr. Sandy To dives deep into the rise of women as primary breadwinners in modern relationships. Explore the challenges of gender role reversal, including resentment, housework imbalances, and emasculation fears. Learn about "deviance neutralization techniques" from classic sociology research, real-life stories of boss wives, and the difference between involuntary and voluntary breadwinners (aka, Satisficers). Discover practical advice for couples to foster egalitarianism, boost appreciation, and maintain harmony when traditional roles flip. Whether you're a high-earning woman, a stay-at-home husband, or navigating dual-income dynamics, this episode offers insights to strengthen your relationship. 

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🔑Key Topics:

• Traditional vs. modern gender roles in relationships and marriages
• Challenges faced by women breadwinners: Exhaustion, paid work-housework double bind, and partner resentment
• Deviance neutralization techniques: Overcompensating through femininity, compliments, evasion, and role (re-)segregation
• Involuntary breadwinners: Dealing with unexpected role reversals due to layoffs or career shifts
• Voluntary breadwinners (Satisficers): Egalitarianism over economics
• Advice for men in lesser-earner roles: Developing personal skills and passions to overcome insecurities
• Real-life examples from interviews and sociology studies (e.g., Atkinson and Boles on “WASPs”: “Wives As Senior Partners")
• Tips for couples: Verbal appreciation, negotiation, and making the most of reversed roles

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