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A dad from Texas has explained his decision to wake up with his daughters so his wife gets to sleep in.
Christopher Giglio, 29, has been getting up with his two daughters every morning since they were born, allowing his wife Breanna (Bre) to sleep in.
The girl dad took to TikTok to address critics who questioned the fairness of their arrangement, with some asking, "but what does she do for you?"
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This choice, Giglio told Newsweek, works well for both of them. Bre worked night shifts as a nurse when they first started dating, making her a night owl. Christopher on the other hand is an early riser.
"In the first few months of being parents, it became really clear that it took a lot less out of me to take overnight feeds or get up with our daughters in the morning, and it gave a lot more to Bre than it would've given to me for her to get the extra sleep.
"As a family, we've layered a lot onto this tradition now. Even if I'm working late and not there to see the girls to bed, I know that every morning I'm going to get quality time with [them]," he said.
He explained that there's "no scorecard in marriage" in the caption of his viral clip. Clarifying this further, he told Newsweek that trying to perfectly balance responsibilities in a marriage is not only impossible, but can lead to the compare-and-despair mindset.
"Keeping score of what each partner is or isn't actually going to make anyone happier because it's never going to help each partner get their needs met," he added.
Christopher's clip has been viewed more than 700,000 times and received over 100,000 comments.
Many users applauded the couple for having an arrangement that works well for both of them—one even called Giglio's dedication to his wife's needs a "10/10 approach." Others called for the green flag guy.
The 29-year-old told Newsweek the reaction online had been hugely positive and felt as though women feel encouraged hearing a man discuss relationship dynamics.
"It really sounds like so many women are made to feel guilty for needing help and this video was a way to validate them and let them know they aren't any less for needing that help," he said.
Giglio concluded his video by telling viewers that what you see is a happy and fulfilled life. "And frankly, I'm a grown man perfectly capable of making my own choices and, man, did I choose well."
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