Tatyana,

This being the internet and all, things can be misinterpreted. I wasnt minimizing you being a woman, I was simply pointing out to the OP your perception or opinion being a woman. I meant no disrespect.

As far as this being the 21 century, this is true, but the fact remains that a lot of men still feel and get a great sense of pride in being the provider for their family. I am coming from a male perspective. I dont expect you to understand because your a woman, we (men, women) see, feel, experience things differently. I personally could care less if a woman I was in a relationship made more than me, but a lot of men would.

I dont condone abuse in any manner and if the OP was abusive to his wife he needs to make it right.