Monday, June 18, 2007

What makes a good husband/father?

Yesterday was Father's Day, now that it became so commercialize that these days are like part of commercial business. Don't you think so?

Let's talk about this, what makes a good husband and/or father? What are the basic requirement to be a good husband or a good father?

Do you need to be filthy rich?
Do you need to be high profile?

Does a man need to be MCP (Man Chauvinistic Pig) in order to be a man, or a 'basic' husband?
Anyway, after yesterday funeral which I had attended, I think I would conclude this on my personal view.

If a husband has so much health complications, perhaps a strict diet is needed. Cuz, that's to me that he's a responsible man and non-selfish. Don't you think so? If he doesn't control his diet and kept eating something that will harm his health that may lead to death, don't you find this behavior is selfish? Cuz, he's not even considering living those behind may giving them lots of problems to face in life?

Beside the point, some men even think that by doing so, he could end his life without suffering, unfortunately, there are many things in life are not that easy to fulfill. Let's say, regardless of any religions, ... whether you're Muslims, Buddhist or Christians, with this concluded your life, your other half will have emotional breakdown. If your family is ain't wealthy, the other wife will have to consider the finances for the family. Even if you're filthy rich, your other wife is also worried to live the life alone cuz, she has no one to depend on.

So, this attitude to me is selfish! Agree?

Responsible man - if he's a responsible husband he would have taking notes of what can be eaten and what cannot be. Instead of giving an excuse that with all these complications, if I don't eat now, I may not be able to eat when I can't eat. Why don't the man think of by restricting this diet may gain him a few years of life, and hey, that's bonus, right?

Anyway, it's always a bonus if your husband could help you to do some house works, like iron clothes, mopping floor, wash dishes, etc. But some men could tell you that they will not do such things as they are men! Some even leave the glass on the table without taking it to the basin and wash. And mind you there are many of such men in the world!!

Anyway, all the above are my personal point of view, it may not related to anything, ... it was just something that crob up in my mind which I think I would like to talk it out.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

In general, I agree with you. However, not every marriage is worth living to the end. Many things happen behind closed doors. You don't know. I thought my marriage was bad, then, I feel better after someone sent me these .... which shows I'm not alone:

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Man: Is there any way for long life?
Dr: Get married.
Man: Will it help?
Dr: No, but the thought of long life will never come.
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Why do couples hold hands during their wedding?
It's a formality just like two boxers shaking hands before the fight begins!
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Wife: Darling today is our anniversary, what should we do?
Husband: Let us stand in silence for 2 minutes.
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It's funny when people discuss Love Marriage vs Arranged.
It's like asking someone, if suicide is better or being murdered.
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There was this guy who told his woman that he loved her so much that he
would go through hell for her. They got married and now he is going thru hell.
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Fact of life: One woman brings you into this world crying & the other
ensures you continue to do so for the rest of your life!
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Q: Why doesn't law permit a man to marry a second woman?
A: Because as per law you cannot be punished twice for the same offence!

Hope these give you some perspective

stranger-online said...

I agree a good father/husband will take good care of his health and helps with the house chores.

I know a woman who insisted that her husband is a good father. Why? Because every month he will give all his earnings to his wife and only take RM10 daily. He works very hard for the children's future. One day he found out he had an illness and suppose to 'kim chui' and definitely no ciggrate. But he never listen to the doctor, still eat watever he wans and have few ciggrates every day. End up, his health condition became worse and the whole family's life is so miserable and like a living hell. Especially the wife. But the wife still insisted he is a good father because he loves the children very much.

So, do u think he is a father/husband?