I love my husband. I know he is a genuinely good person, I know he always tries to give one-hundred percent at all times. I know he is not perfect, nor would I want him to be. I know that when life throws us a curve ball, we ban together. I know that when I have needed his support, comfort, and humor….. he was always there. I know that I will always be the smile to his joke, the warmth to his embrace, and an equal partner in our lifetime journey together.
That being said…….
I am conflicted. I love that my husband is not a mean person. I think it is a wonderful quality. Yet, this amazing man that I adore so much is also hindered by this passive nature. It makes me sad to know that in this world we live in, a person can be bounced around by the powers that be, merely because their nature makes it difficult for them to speak up. Should a person be ignored simply because his/her speech stammers? There are many people who are quiet or shy, some have anxiety disorders, social phobias, or other viable reasons for not being able to speak up. Shouldn’t we be patient with people and show everyone equal respect?
My husband is a very intelligent and capable person with a family that loves him and respects him. I wish the rest of the world could see what we see. I wish he wasn’t required to become more aggressive just to do normal business in today’s society. We should not be encouraging aggressiveness. We should encourage those who act in a peaceful way.
My conflict is that I know my husband would be received better by others in the world if he were more aggressive, but I think he is wonderful the way he is. I guess as long as I am being a supportive partner, that is all that matters.
Meanwhile, I’ll be trying to change the world’s opinions….. one blog post at a time.
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