Both men and women are different and therefore should retain their own likes and dislikes. But, show respect for your mate s interests and the time set for your mate to spend with friends. Always respect each other s belief systems. No two people think the exact same way. The child needs to know that if one parent says no then the other one agrees.
Children become confused and start playing one parent against the other.
This will eventually cause a rift between the parents and can lead to an unhappy household. If something happens, tell your mate outright and then try to work through the problem. There is nothing worse than hearing it second hand from a friend rather than from your mate directly. Take time for each other and the family, instead of attending too many committee meetings out of the house. If you like to drink, why not drink at home instead of down at the bar.