There are way too many stories of "the wife won't let me" here on the forum. The female should understand that men have actual interests, hobbies, and dreams that tend to be productive for themselves and society. Man has Benjamin Franklin for inspiration. Woman has Oprah.
Sure, we have some Marie Curies come along every so often.
I don't mean to call anyone whipped here. Everyone however, should take stock of their lives and ask themselves why and what is preventing me from doing what I want? Maybe thats why I'm not married yet.
Maybe someone should print up some Steel Soldiers style "No Ma'am!!" T-shirts. I now step off the suds box.