I appreciate your honesty and sharing your experiences.   Your experience is similar to my wife who ask for women specialist education n all but an emergency.   My experience is that woman are a whole lot more empathetic with both the physical and emotional state of patience.   My dentist Dr. Cadere is by far the most pain free dentist I've had in 50 yr.   Women now
Dominate small vets and that's a big deal to both of us, but my wife is a SAR dog handler.

I've seen a lot of opportunity growth for women.  I also know women that seek a more traditional role and in particular if they want children because they love the parent experience.

As a dad. I had 5 years as the domestic parent when I could take early retirement. ( after my wife's passing).  By far the best and most satisfying work of my life.