Big picture, I think that men should not be afraid to step up and be leaders in their families. Not in an obnoxious egotistical "I Tarzan, you Jane" way. But in a "this family means the world to me and I will step up to protect/defend/provide for us no matter what" kind of way. It is NOT attractive to think your Husband has no plan/goal/vision for the future of his family, nor a clue how to make the vision reality...
Hallelujah. And we women need to know how to back off, let them lead and not bust their balls if they miss the mark.
FRAME ALL THAT. ^
Puppy
More thoughts on this...why is it so hard? You have to really TRUST your partner to let go and let them lead. You have to believe they have the best interest of the family at heart.