I decided to watch Wife Swap tonight after mentioned it at LJ. The first episode was a family of side show performers where the wife did everything for the family, and the husband expected this, the other the husband placed the wife on a pedastal and did the majority of the work at home as well as outside. Watching the side show guy with his attitude about “womans work” and the other guy doing everything for his made me think. I couldn’t stand to let my husband wait on me hand and foot regularly. I also couldn’t stand for him to expect me to do all the “womans” work. he’s my perfect mate. He’ll give me a break any time I ask by getting the kids off to school and letting me sleep, or making a quick meal if I’m too tired or frazzled, he’ll do household things here and there when asked. He doesn’t EXPECT anything, yet appreciates everything.
He doesn’t question my choices, or demand an accounting of every penny I spend. He trusts that I’ve taken care of our financial responsibilities before I buy impulse items, and doesn’t question. He never questions my choices in friends, or put me on any kind of leash. Even if he doesn’t like someone I am friends with, he says nothing. And when things have gone badly he’s there to comfort me, or listen to me vent without an I told you so. He doesn’t want expensive toys, except for his dream motorcycle, and because he is who he is I want to grant him that. He’s always believed in me, and supported me in anything I’ve wanted to do. Sometimes I wonder just what I’ve done to deserve this man. Whatever it was I’m glad I did it. And I hope to continue doing it. He doesn’t need to give me diamonds and roses, or anything fancy, and even though he has, I’d feel like the most spoiled, pampered princess in the world just because he loves me.
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