Newborns can be really expensive. We were at a daycare paying $250/week and that was on the low end. I actually had my wife quit her job as a case manager and get her masters in education because of it. By the time she got her check, with daycare and wear and tear on the car, I felt like we were losing money.
Now that she's older fees aren't but a $100/week so she's back in it and my wife is working again.
As far as this thread, I did see a twinkle in some women's eyes when my wife would tell them I allowed her to quit, like it was unbelievable or that didn't exist anymore.
I also saw some women sabotage they own relationships thinking they man might go for it like me.