Principles of Marriage and Family Ethics

(Chris Devlin) #1

lessatnightandtakearestwithyourhusbandduringtheday.But,do
notforgetthathehasbeenawakeallthenightandthesleepduringthe
dayto himisthe sameasthe nightsleepforyou.Womenin thissitu-
ation have to have two programmes, one for themselves and one for
their husbands.


Ifyourhusbandisadriver,adoctor,aworker,orascientistetc,then
youmustbeproudofhim.Yourhusbandisnotanidleloaferorengaged
in an irreligious occupation. So appreciate him and show your gratitude.


Donotexpecthimoraskhimtoleavehisjob,buttrytoadapttohis
existingone.Ifheisreadingorresearchingonaparticularfield,thendo
notdisturbhim.Youcandothehousework,readabookor,withhisper-
mission,goandvisityourfriendsorrelatives.Butwhenheisresting,try
to be athome. Prepare his foodand otherrequirements. Receiveyour
husbandwithasmilingfaceandgoodmanners.Byshowingyourkind-
nessandbypleasinghimyoucanmakehimforgethistiredness.Ifyou
areagoodwife,thennotonlyyoucanexpeditehispromotion,butalso
you are contributing to his services towards society.


Not all women deserve such hardworking men. So by being well-
mannered and sacrificing, prove that you are worthy of him.


Ifyour husband'sjobrequireshimtowear specialclothes whichbe-
comedirty,thenwashthemfrequently.Donotgrumbleanddonottell
himbadbecauseof hisjob. Donot askhimtochangehis job.It isnot
easytochangejobs.Whatiswrongwith beingamechanicInanycase,
thisis not an important matter andfamilies should not be brokenbe-
cause of it.


"Awomantoldthejudgeinacourtthatherhusband'sjobwasselling
keroseneandthathealwayswassmellingbadandhenceshewasfedup
with the situation."

Free download pdf