If a man contributes fairly it seems to have a lot of ramifications for the rest of the marriage.
Men recognize marriage is going to be a roller coaster. But they're willing to ride it out because they like the company.
The man is apt to believe that she's OK with some small gesture. It could mean a small gift or a back rub.
Most men are pretty happy in their marriages. For the most part, men tend to waive the pros and the cons and for 80-90% of the men, the pros well outweigh the cons.
What I wanted to do was hear what men actually had to say. I didn't interview any women for the book.
