Me being dominican-american have been caught in the middle of the powerful gringa persona or the firery (if that is even a word) dominican attitude where one should respect a man's household. I do agree that the government in the US had raised me to be, at almost to a point a scorn women, asking for liberty and freedom or else give me death. But it was not until 3 years ago that I regained my essence of Dios, Patria y Libertad which gave me a balance of my new found identity to make me a proud dominican women who does not mind standing by a man BUT it all depends on how that man protrays and represents me. Now of course I would let my opinion out in a heart beat, but if it was for him to make a decision, he needs to make up his mind (you should have him lead if not, WHY MARRY HIM?) I most certainly will not let a man maintain me because if a divorce may follow you can leave proud knowing that you do not need that child support check. I honestly do not even know if that made sense with other people, but I decided to give it a shot
You express yourself very well. And, yes, fiery is a word and a very good choice for describing the volatility of the temper of the Dominican woman.