Keep in mind too that being a real husband is being there for your wife (and down the road, your kids) while living a strong, independent life for yourself. ie. you've got your own life and you choose to share it with your wife, not drop yours and live hers.
Me: 31, W: 29 T: 4 M: 2 Kids: 3 (SS: 7, SD: 4, D: 3) Separated, still living together: Nov 2013 Separate bedrooms: Feb 2014 W working away; kids with me: Nov 2014