Husbands seem to want lower levels of intimate engagement than wives. They tend to do less of the emotional and interactional work that intimacy requires. Well, women are running away from the conservative ways in which men didn't need to be as intimate and still keep a marriage. Well guys, it looks like you will have to learn to be intimate or learn to live alone. Instead, both man and wife live on the same level and share these roles.
Careers play a major part as well.
In an equal partner marriage, both partners are allowed to hold careers and be equally devoted to them. Through our research we found this type of marriage was most beneficial. Studies show that when partners are able to communicate and live as equals, they were much more satisfied with themselves and their marriages. By being equals, couples are more likely to stay together because of their ability to compromise. But, this is not easy to do.