May,
I find that u take things way too seriously in life. U can progress in money and career with good knowledge, ability to apply that knowledge and make things happen. You dun have to stiffen up u get what I meant? It doesn't help in making money, doesn't help in career and doesn't help in getting you ahead in career. And soft skill is v impt, because only when at least 50% of people support you, you're a leader. Retain some humor, have some fun, get the results though.
And you may not notice it, but you are biased and assume too much. You need to be more objective and rely less of assumption. For example, I have never said that I keep my wife at home to serve me etc. You imply that I'm a mcp and my wife is an obedient wife etc. Really, it is not. But it's really pointless and tiring for me to keep clarifying against assumptions and perception u know?
Normally, I ignore ppl's false assumption. Yes, I did it many times to you also =)