I've seen this attitude among men, young fathers and husbands. Dad's when we are with our kids by ourselves we aren't somehow going the distance, it's not some extra work to drudge, and it's not something to guilt our wives with.Shame on the husband who "guilts" his wife if he has to spend time with his kids by himself. Men your wives need breaks too. They need to know it's okay to go out and not have to feel worried that they'll have a complainer of a husband to come home to.
Stand up, be men, love your wife and don't view spending time with your kids as "watching" them. Your their dad not their babysitter.
So next time your wife wants to go out with her girlfriends why don't you try telling her to have a great time and to come back as late as she wants. Adopt the attitude of service and thankfulness that you get to hang out with your kids.
To me adopting this attitude is a way to respect my wife. She is a stay at home mom, and a great mom. I am not perfect at this either to be transparent, but for me not to strive for this attitude would mean I purposefully disrespect my wife. So men step up and serve your wives with adopting this attitude.
Now on the flip side marriage takes respect on both sides. So wives (or husband) don't take your spouse for granted.
Galatians 5:13-14 (New International Version)
13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
