Somewhat like "mompreneurs", "manimony" is one of these silly, made-up words that some nitwitty journalist hopes will catch on. "Tweens" was OK. "Manscaping" has to go, as does "manimony."
What is it? Well, it's when a woman has to -- horrors! -- pay alimony to a guy. Some think this is soooo unusual that it requires a brand-new addition to the language.
I would like to offer some information to the world at large. It's a little radical, but stay with me. OK? Are you ready? Here we go. Drum roll please...
It's the 21st century.
I know, I know. That was a little intense. I'll give everyone a chance to catch his or her breath, take a sip of water, even a belt of scotch if you need it. Ready? Here's more:
Sometimes women have...jobs.
WHOAH! Slow down!
And sometimes...
(no!)
they even...
(STOP!)
make more money than men.
Captain! The dilithium crystals are wearing out! She canna take no more'a this abuse!
Therefore, in the event of a divorce, it is possible that the woman will pay alimony to the man. This is called equality.
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Yes, the more traditional arrangement that the wife stays in the home (cave) with the children while the man goes to work (goes hunting in the forest) is still the norm. But not always. And it really shouldn't be a surprise anymore. It is, of course. But it shouldn't be.
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