and that goes along with 'strong man, good man' and a strong man's wife doesn't cancel out his testosterone-laden vote with her little pen

Many Republican women were fine voting for Romney, McCain, and Bush. Most were even fine with trump - the 1st time. Do not underestimate Roe V Wade. Republican women also get abortions and not just for medical reasons. Add to that the venom the R's are spewing against women.

They also don't want to start an argument over something their husband will never know. So, they will vote for Harris then say, yes dear.

I am sure there are more than a few are not telling to avoid abuse or destroying their marriage. Yes, there are some men who will be pissed at the idea of their wife not voting how they want her to.

I’m wondering…. Now, what is the difference between the U.S. and some of the Middle Eastern Countries as it relates to women’s rights, and how women are treated. Sadly, I guess it’s safer for women in the U.S. compared to the Middle East because at least the men don’t have the right to kill the women that they disagree in their decisions. We really have a problem and if Trump wins, it will only get worse. Sad.

My husband tried to give me his opinion on something, right after we were married.

I gave him the side eye and told him.... If I wanted your opinion, I would have told you what it was 1st.

I get it though; women can find themselves in bad relationships and will do a lot to keep the peace.

But I realize it’s mainly to keep him from yapping about politics. I really don’t get it. I am Democratic through and through, as was my late husband. It was an important part of our lives. I guess my sister just doesn’t think about politics, but she’s not stupid. She’s voted Democratic since Obama, but never tells her husband. It just keeps the peace.

The first generation of women who grew up with the right to vote.
When I was a teenager, Mother told me that, when I got married, my husband would tell me how to vote. She said to tell him I would do that, but when the curtains closed on the voting machine, I should vote for whoever I wanted, and just lie to my husband about it.
The next thing she said is burned into my memory. "No one has the right to tell you how to vote."
My mother and I disagreed about almost every candidate, but she taught me to fight for my constitutional rights.

...as their screen name.

And Dad is likely glued to Truth Social for the latest missive from the cult leader.

A lot of that.

because in reality, it's usually the woman who would rather live in a small closet (that is her own) than share a big house with an aggressive, yapping husband. Keep the peace is exactly right - nod and smile "Yes dear", then make him a sandwich and he'll dry his tears and be all happy again.