Hello - fiance'/husband of a physician

[papajohn]

Hope that having a male spouse on here doesn't violate the sanctity of the board, but here I am!

A quick intro: I've been engaged and living with my partner for over 3 years. She and I both had prior marriages, mine included having 4 children with my ex-wife. They are aged 14, 16, 19, and 21. She does not have children, but as you can imagine bringing a blended family together into the household of a physician has had its own set of interesting challenges. I was drawn to this board to discuss some of those challenges with others who might have similar experiences. Glad to be here!

[rainbabies]

Welcome! We love our tiny population of male spouses


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[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Welcome! We also have a couple of blended families in the group as well.

Tell us about yourself? What do you do? What region of the world are you from?


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[L.Jane]

Welcome. What kind of physician is she? Do you work outside the home? This is definitely not a place restricted to women, just heavily dominated. We have a handful of great guys who im sure will say hi soon.

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[spotty_dog]

Hi and welcome!

[scrub-jay]

Welcome!

[SoonerTexan]

Welcome!

[fluffhead]

Welcome aboard. Male here, 5 kids age 9-17.

[papajohn]

Welcome. What kind of physician is she? Do you work outside the home? This is definitely not a place restricted to women, just heavily dominated. We have a handful of great guys who im sure will say hi soon.

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Thanks all! She's an ophthalmologist. I'm in Tech. I'm an engineer by training but a Program Manager by job title.

Welcome aboard. Male here, 5 kids age 9-17.

Thanks. 5 kids! Wow!!! I thought 4 was a handfull.

Welcome! We also have a couple of blended families in the group as well.

Tell us about yourself? What do you do? What region of the world are you from?


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We're in central Texas. Pretty much a country unto itself... I have a full time job and trying to compete with her (income, responsibilities, etc.) and still raise my kids, balance our hobbies/interests (horses - her, cycling - me). First relationship I've been in where I'm not the primary bread-winner. And it's been challenging to adapt to the stresses of her job, the stresses of mine, plus the challenges of raising kids together.

[MrsK]

Welcome


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[Meenah]

Welcome!

[alotofyarn]

Welcome! My husband and I both went to Baylor, and his family is still in central Texas! I also work in technology, although I'm more in HealthIT research now.

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[Elchorrito]

Hi! I used to be the primary breadwinner, too! I just keep reminding DH I put him through med school :P unlike you, though, we've had it both ways in the same relationship. I'm sure it's more of an adjustment for you.

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[MDPhDWife]

Welcome! My husband is an ophthalmologist in Texas too. Hope to see you around here!


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[papajohn]

Thanks again everyone. Moving on to post my first forum thread next (grand rounds).