How do couples cope with disruptions in male identity and precarious employment? Since the 1970s, significant changes have occurred in gender relations: women today are more autonomous, better educated, more often employed, and are increasingly taking on leadership positions. Conversely, many men want to be engaged fathers, and it is becoming more important for them to demonstrate their "soft" sides - both at work and in private life. These advancements lead to new conflicts, as reality and traditional role models no longer align in many families: Does he do the housework if she pays the rent? In their extensive study, the authors examine how couples from different social backgrounds deal with the situation when the man is no longer the breadwinner.