I would try to butter up my mom (emotional/soft one in the marriage) to get me things my dad (the strict one) didnt want me to have and that never worked out well. I've had many many outfits thrown away,not returned just thrown away bc it showed too much skin in his opinion.
My parents were not in an abusive relationship at all. I want to make that clear. They were what I wanted when I grew up. They are best friends. Dad was head of household, Ma was 2nd in command.But when my dad said no that was it, no questions asked. He would just say it calmly too, like nah I dont like that.
I like traditional households. That way when shyt hits the wall it's on you

. I was just doing what you told me!
Submissiveness is seen as a weakness but it really is not. In a healthy relationship it makes things easier. Just my 2 cents.
If my husband died today or tmw, I wouldnt even know how to pay the bills.i made sure he put the information in his will. I have a portion of my check deposited into an account and that's that. I dont know exactly how much bills are just a guesstimate. He deals with the finances, I deal with home.
Not many people will like it but I trust him to take care of us like I trusted my father. Instead of having all the responsibilities, just delegate them and make it easier and less stressful. I dont expect him to cook, or do laundry unless I'm sick because he goes out and bust his ass at work and that's just what we've decided on