Moms are asked to do a lot, and often they are expected to do it all happily, thinking of everyone but themselves. But in more recent years, there have been some changes to this old rule, with many realizing mom does need her own time and space sometimes. Not all men agree and some cannot think of any reason their woman needs time to be alone. What do you do if dad doesn't think mom needs free time?

In a marriage, dads usually don't comprehend mom's need to be alone. But, it is time to come to terms with it and allow some space to mom who takes a whole lot on her shoulders without making much fuss about it.

A lot of men aren't aware what all is involved in being a modern day mother. Most assume that taking care of the house and children all day is part of their alone time. This is not reality and doesn't count towards 'Mom Time'.

As a wife trying to have this conversation with your husband, talk to them about their times of going to play golf or go fishing. Talk to them about how having that time to themselves feels. Talk about how it helps them relax, recharge and be ready to face the world again.

In fact, the home should be as much a relaxation for the husband as a game of golf since he is out of it for the day. And the wife should be allowed to go out after a day's work at home. It would relax her and refresh her as much as a round of golf relaxes her husband.

Women have been taking these inequalities for too long. It is time they asserted themselves and demanded equal opportunities not only for work but also for relaxation. All it needs is to express your feelings and sooner or later you will be understood even though men, by nature, are averse to disturbing the status quo.

Unfortunately that has not translated to the home life as of yet. Many husbands still have those old fashioned images of a wife in their head, no doubt from their upbringing.

But times can change. When he is not happy with the idea, you must work to make him understand. If he won't bend, he may never understand your needs.