My own mother, alas, was somewhat into the doormat school of wifery…
My Dad would say “I’m a little hungry.. …. whatcha got?” and she’d scurry to make him a sandwich (or bring him a glass of water, whatever he needed.
Born before WWI, to a widowed mother with many children, she truly believed that she was lucky to have a man who supported her, A good husband works hard, and the woman should stay home, raise children, and be grateful, and subservient.
She gave me advice… .like I shouldn’t answer so many questions at school, so the boys wouldn’t think I was smarter than them….and I should take off my glasses when talking to one.(I’m sure that a dopey, nearsighted, unfocused squint is really attractive.)
Needless to say, her actions stood as a perfect example of what to avoid, so her words fell on deaf ears…. much to her concern for my future.
My own mother, alas, was somewhat into the doormat school of wifery…
My Dad would say “I’m a little hungry.. …. whatcha got?” and she’d scurry to make him a sandwich (or bring him a glass of water, whatever he needed.
Born before WWI, to a widowed mother with many children, she truly believed that she was lucky to have a man who supported her, A good husband works hard, and the woman should stay home, raise children, and be grateful, and subservient.
She gave me advice… .like I shouldn’t answer so many questions at school, so the boys wouldn’t think I was smarter than them….and I should take off my glasses when talking to one.(I’m sure that a dopey, nearsighted, unfocused squint is really attractive.)
Needless to say, her actions stood as a perfect example of what to avoid, so her words fell on deaf ears…. much to her concern for my future.
So…. sorry, guys…. no way!