Very articulately written, JD. Cannot praise you too highly.
When I saw the subheading "I will work harder," I immediately thought of Boxer the Horse from Animal Farm.
And when I saw the headline of the article, I immediately thought of Genesis 3:16. Yes, I understand its traditional, historical, and correctly interpreted meaning.
And my next immediate thought (sorry, Gospel of Mark) was, yes, the man is the hero, for his daily work for others who are dependent upon him. But the present day narcissism of women is his own fault. Manhood is to control that. He will be a better hero if he will take one more step, and say to the woman, "I do not accept your attempt to dominate me, and to rule over me. So you can stop now."
My husband worked very hard and made certain we had all we needed. He died knowing he was loved and appreciated by me and my seven children.
What men don’t get is appreciation. My precious husband, who married me with seven children did not clean house when he came home. He did not cook anything but the instant coffee he preferred to brewed. He enjoyed making his coffee while I fixed breakfast. We were a team. I worked with him many days. But he wanted me being mom and he provided. Fathers Day was all his, but everyday was his. I was very blessed. His step children appreciated him.
When he became sick with Lewybody/ Parkinson’s, we were able to let him know how appreciative we all were. We closed our landscaping company, and I started a business at home to be there with him. It was only five years, but it was five years completely about him. We all adored him. We all miss him daily. 1-05-23. He was amazing.
So so good and true. After 50 plus years of marriage I learned this a long time ago. As a Godly woman we are called to respect and be our husbands helpmate. I do it every chance I get by the grace of God.
Hubby will be 70, fought cancer two years ago and still works full time so he can take care of us!! Praise God above I have been blessed!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Here’s to the real men! We could never do what y’all do. My husband works his butt off to provide for the 7 of us, and has never expected me to contribute financially in any way. For almost 25 years now, he has only ever expected me to care for our home and family - and I’m only able to do that well because of what he provides for me to be able to do it. I can’t even imagine having the kind of pressure to have to provide for your family day after day after day, with no end in sight. I couldn’t do it. Y’all are heroes and deserve so much respect and appreciation! Women who refuse to recognize that are insufferable.
Very articulately written, JD. Cannot praise you too highly.
When I saw the subheading "I will work harder," I immediately thought of Boxer the Horse from Animal Farm.
And when I saw the headline of the article, I immediately thought of Genesis 3:16. Yes, I understand its traditional, historical, and correctly interpreted meaning.
And my next immediate thought (sorry, Gospel of Mark) was, yes, the man is the hero, for his daily work for others who are dependent upon him. But the present day narcissism of women is his own fault. Manhood is to control that. He will be a better hero if he will take one more step, and say to the woman, "I do not accept your attempt to dominate me, and to rule over me. So you can stop now."
My husband worked very hard and made certain we had all we needed. He died knowing he was loved and appreciated by me and my seven children.
What men don’t get is appreciation. My precious husband, who married me with seven children did not clean house when he came home. He did not cook anything but the instant coffee he preferred to brewed. He enjoyed making his coffee while I fixed breakfast. We were a team. I worked with him many days. But he wanted me being mom and he provided. Fathers Day was all his, but everyday was his. I was very blessed. His step children appreciated him.
When he became sick with Lewybody/ Parkinson’s, we were able to let him know how appreciative we all were. We closed our landscaping company, and I started a business at home to be there with him. It was only five years, but it was five years completely about him. We all adored him. We all miss him daily. 1-05-23. He was amazing.
So so good and true. After 50 plus years of marriage I learned this a long time ago. As a Godly woman we are called to respect and be our husbands helpmate. I do it every chance I get by the grace of God.
Hubby will be 70, fought cancer two years ago and still works full time so he can take care of us!! Praise God above I have been blessed!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Here’s to the real men! We could never do what y’all do. My husband works his butt off to provide for the 7 of us, and has never expected me to contribute financially in any way. For almost 25 years now, he has only ever expected me to care for our home and family - and I’m only able to do that well because of what he provides for me to be able to do it. I can’t even imagine having the kind of pressure to have to provide for your family day after day after day, with no end in sight. I couldn’t do it. Y’all are heroes and deserve so much respect and appreciation! Women who refuse to recognize that are insufferable.
Oh, my. Words fail me...
Amen!