When you met your wife was she passionate about her work? Did she tell you that she wanted a family and a career? Was it exciting and interesting to talk with her about your individual and mutual goals?

Then, you had a child. She was just going to take a little time off until he or she was ready for daycare. Now, your child or children are enrolled in school full-time and your wife still hasn’t returned to the work force. All of the financial responsibility is on your shoulders and you’re wondering, “What happened to the fiercely independent career woman I married?”

You’re not the only one. This is a trap a lot of men fall into, not realizing it until it’s too late. There are primarily 2 kinds of women who comprise this phenomenon:

1) The Sucker-Maker. This woman never wanted to support herself. She played…