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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It used to be more rare to move far away from family- that is a big piece.

Also, I think women used to spend more time maintaining family ties (even with ILs) than they do now. My dad had 4 brothers- my mom and the other wives planned everything, kept in close touch, and the men mostly just showed up. Most women do a lot less of this now (I know I do)-  & expect the DH to take the lead with his family (and many men don’t do a great job at keeping in touch). [/quote]

This! 95% percent of family events I go to are planned and executed by the women in my family.  I communicate with my SIL (who is not a SAHM) more than my own brother because of it.

And it's a big difference when we go to holiday dinners on my side. Since becoming an adult with a family, I almost always bring something. When we go to things on my DH's side there is no expectation that he or his brother bring anything (even though both are adults bringing multiple kids) and his sister always does and/or is hosting the get together.

The expectations for men are still SO low in terms of things related to supporting and managing family in any non-financial way.
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