I kind of have a problem with your article even though I also kind of agree with you.

I don’t think marriage or relationships should be a prison for either party. I also don’t think this is a gendered issue, it’s just an issue, about control mostly. In other words, men do the same thing to women. Maybe it’s less about going out on a grand adventure or taking risks with one’s life and more about getting time away from Mom duty or a learning opportunity, or a spa trip with the your home girls.

It’s still the same thing. You’re being denied a part of your nature and asked to give up what makes you happy because it makes him uncomfortable for some reason and he’s acting to control his discomfort rather than invest in your happiness and well being.

Lots of times ... no, more often than not, both partners are doing this little dance to each other at the same time.

I get that the focus was male oriented, and that’s fine as not everything has to be centered around women or men, conversely.

I do think that this particular issue is so widespread and common in BOTH genders, you missed a more profound impact opportunity choosing to center it on men alone.