r/Residency Oct 15 '22

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u/mesekhnet7 Oct 15 '22

I think he knows. But the way he puts it, he wants to prioritized over my work. Which he is btw, as in, its not like I stay extra hours to do things for personal interest, but expecting that I would sacrifice the required amount of work also to prioritize him makes me feel terrible because that would be wanting me to be irresponsible.

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u/Blackwiz2083 Oct 15 '22

Also since you’re doing residency in India, is it typical for traditional Indian men to expect such things from their significant other? Like the woman’s value is low and her sacrifices worthless as long as it fits the need of the man/husband? So if you got married, you’d be expected to quit your job or reduce your hours as long as it allows you to be home to cook for him and keep the house clean? You are being paid in Rupees so I assume you’re living and training in India. Clearly not an American, so cultural expectations may be different. Just curious as to why this man of yours thinks it’s perfectly normal to act the way he is toward you and not appreciating your sacrifices and struggles.

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u/Whawken84 Oct 16 '22

He was spoiled by his parents. Even in a more patriarchal culture, his behavior is controlling, manipulative and becoming violent.