Why being 'the good wife' isn't good enough
Ever notice the amount of pressure put on women today to be it all? Mommy, housewife, working mother, companion and above all... sanity-giver? haha. Well- it's true. And if you're a Christian- the expectations for a good wife are exponentially larger. Although the divorce rate among religious people is seemingly just as high as among non-spiritual couples- Christian women today face a huge mountain of ego when simply living an assertive lifestyle. Men just aren't used to assertive women- especially men from religious backgrounds. The lie many women believe is this: to be a good wife you're job is to be the ideal giver of needs to your husband. Many women sacrifice themselves daily for their children and spouse- by giving of themselves they find worth, value and often happiness. Don't get me wrong. I love doing things for my man when I am able. I'm sure I'll love to do things for my child as well. But part of the relationship of a giver- a companion - ...