My husband is a fine, affectionate man who loves his mother dearly--they are very close--and has already opened our home to her after her retirement...

But I can't see him in a long-term caregiver role. Why do we always seek to emasculate men and make them into women? Women are better suited for taking care of people. We are more empathetic and detail-oriented, and can anticipate needs far better than men can. We are also more likely to be multi-taskers. It seems natural to me that women should take on caregiving tasks more readily than men. I think if it became necessary he would try to do it out of love and respect for his mother...but wouldn't be able to do it *well.* KWIM?

As for ebbing of ambition, I don't view ambition as a positive thing. Having a passion for what you do: yes, that's great. Ambition is more akin to greed in my mind--lust for fame, importance, power, etc. Something neither men nor women should be hesistant to let go of, for the sake of their own spiritual health.

What the heck is "postfeminist," anyway?