Sometimes He Needs Extra Attention

I am a strong believer in equality of the sexes and I support the efforts that have been made by women over the centuries to change the idea that women are helpless.  I like to be independent and strong and stand up for women’s rights so no woman ever has to feel like a servant.  The idea of “traditional housewife” roles that involve cooking, cleaning, taking care of babies, and keeping up the house all anger me when I think that for many years it was accepted that women should do all of these things.

That being said, sometimes your man just needs to be taken care of.  I obviously don’t want to set women back, but sometimes I think it can be a positive aspect of a relationship to feel comfortable and confident enough to pamper your boyfriend or husband.  Just like women, men can get stressed out and overwhelmed by whatever life has dealt them.  Maybe it’s a hard week at work, too many all-nighters spent studying, or sudden financial setbacks that have caused your lover to lose his mojo, but you can help to bring him back.  Set all of your preconceptions about traditional women’s roles aside and put forth some effort to take care of him.  Do the grocery shopping, cook him his favorite meal, do the dishes, draw him a hot bath, give him a massage, and just take care of all of the household responsibilities for one day to let him relax and regain perspective on his life.

I wanted to write this post because I know that a lot of men and women are going through difficult times related to unemployment and financial troubles, so I want to propose that maybe you can offer a special relaxing day for your husband or your boyfriend to let him know that you love him and you are there for him as he goes through this difficult time.  Hopefully he will understand and regain strength and offer the same to you when you find yourself in a similarly challenging life situation.

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