"Being afraid of one's wife is actually another way of caring for her." Netizen "Mango Ice" voiced the sentiments of most men: at home, they avoid making their wives angry, so they don't argue with them but obediently follow their wives' instructions; they fear their wives might feel bored at home, so even if they're busy, they still make time to watch TV, visit parks, or even go shopping for clothes with their wives. The reporter found that in netizens' comments, there is a growing trend not to view being "afraid" as "shameful," but rather as "honorable." Women say: they don't want their husbands to be afraid of them. The reporter saw that in the question "Who makes the decisions for the New Year in your family?" among the four options—husband, wife, mother-in-law, and mother—the option of the wife making the decision accounted for 47%, while the husband making the decision was 46%. In the survey "Who does the most housework during the Spring Festival?" families where the "mother-in-law or mother" did the most work accounted for forty percent, which was the highest among all the options. Researcher Mr. Liu from the Shaanxi Academy of Social Sciences said that the investigation into the relationship between couples involves many aspects, and this ranking list also did not explain how the statistics were gathered, casting doubt on its reliability. This kind of ranking doesn't need to be taken too seriously; it might just be a joke, a private enterprise worker in Xi'an, Ms. Meng told reporters, "being afraid of one's wife" may not be what women want. She believes that such surveys cover up some social realities; simply saying that men are afraid of their wives is very one-sided. With the enhancement of self-respect and independence among women, higher education levels, and increased income, these factors have improved women's status in the family, but it doesn't mean there are large numbers of men who are truly afraid of their wives. "Whether in work life or marriage, equality and respect are the most important things." "In my house, I'm in charge," said married Ms. Tang. Many people say "afraid," but it's not necessarily real fear. It could be that the woman is more assertive in thought, having a hundred ways to control the man. Men who are controlled often have significantly reduced burdens. Such men may have less freedom, but their survival pressure is also correspondingly smaller. He can always remain like a child, lying in his wife's warm embrace. If the sky falls, his wife will hold it up; how comfortable life can be. Experts say: men respecting women is an embodiment of a civilized society. In the eyes of many netizens, "being afraid of one's wife" is more like a form of "boasting," indicating that he is considerate and tolerant towards his wife. "Top-tier men are afraid of their wives, middle-tier men love their wives, bottom-tier men beat their wives." Netizen "Love is Melancholy" said that this "fear" isn't genuine fear but reflects respect and tolerance for one's wife. Netizen "Southern Real Man" stated that "being afraid of one's wife" is actually love, because of love that they fear their wives. Some netizens jokingly referred to being afraid of one's wife as not just a legend but almost a virtue essential for men. More men prefer to say, "Women handle small matters at home, big matters are left to me," viewing this as a sign of magnanimity and virtue. Nowadays, "being afraid of one's wife" seems to have become a very trendy "male ailment." Cultural figures call it "fear of the inner household," Sichuan people call it "fireba ears" (Pinyin: Pa er duo), and with the passage of time, being afraid of one's wife no longer equates to being timid or incapable. Recently, a network survey about the New Year brought this issue to light. This online survey involving over 30,000 netizens showed that Beijing men topped the list of being "afraid of their wives," whereas Shaanxi men, known for their "tough and stubborn" image, did not make the list. Mr. Liu stated that, if viewed from the angle of netizens' jests, the "ranking of cities where men are afraid of their wives" is something worth celebrating, proving that women's status has improved and men are increasingly respecting women, which is a manifestation of a civilized society.