In thinking 'New Man' is morphing into a thoughtless, self-centred individual?

My mum was, like many of her generation as stay-at-home mum, so my dad's tasks were mainly to do with the garden and d-i-y. However, when mum died, he turned out to be unexpectedly domesticated, and a reasonable cook.

Actually, my dad was the same. He could turn his hand to most things and always helped mum.

Yes, my DS is really good too. He washes, irons and does a lot of cooking and shops too. Unfortunately, he's mostly taken for granted!

My DSs, now in their 40s are very well adjusted 'new men'. They do their fair share of tasks and taxi-ing children around to their many activities. And they are good to their old mum too!

No, far from it, FarNorth.

So have your DSs regressed, merlotgran?

Did they leave family life because they were bored with it? Angry? I suppose it makes a difference why they left?

I'm quite happy being an Old Woman Merlot.
I like being in charge of my areas of expertise, leaving MrA to fix the cars and other mechanical devices, do the painting and decorating and general household maintenance.
#callmeoldfashioned

Some of us are lucky enough to have found the best of both
DH changed as many nappies and made and fed as many bottles as I did was very happy rolling around the floor with children jumping all over him. He's a good cook and mucks in with housework. He's a treasure.
I do see your point merlot

DD3 married an 'Old Man' and much good it did her! Your 'New Man' aptly describes him though!