Hey, im an italian girl, i'm starting to learn in the last weeks, but i still don't know that much, i really want to know what you guys think about this, and how you'd answer this question. Sorry for my english, i know its not perfect :/
Tonight my Husband and I have dinner reservations with his boss. I'm just finishing my beauty routine and my manicure to make sure I am at my absolute most put together, attractive but still modest, and ladylike. I know that part of my job as His wife is to reflect positively on him by maintaining myself to a high standard. I will do my best to be respectful, polite, and charming when spoken to at dinner with his boss and not to distract or disagree with anyone at the table. I know that being a well behaved, well dressed, respectful, helpful, obedient, and attractive wife is good for His reputation and reflects positively on his leadership abilities and character and that this is another aspect of how as a housewife, I support my Husband's career and goals.
I’ve been noticing something and wanted to hear others thoughts.
I have seen femininity is often described as women not being stressed, not working too hard, living peacefully, being protected from burdens, and generally having a very soft, calm life. Almost like femininity means avoiding responsibility and strain altogether.
But when people talk about being a traditional wife, it often seems more connected to duty, contribution, and hard work within the family things like managing the household, caring for others, carrying responsibilities, and sometimes even viewing that effort as meaningful or honourable (not necessarily in terms of being the financial provider, but in terms of daily work, care, and upkeep).
So it made me wonder if these are actually two different ideas that sometimes get grouped together online.
Do you see femininity and traditional wifehood as the same thing or different?
Do you think femininity necessarily means living a more protected or low-stress life?
Are there other differences between the two that you’ve noticed?