Well, I, for one, am not going to pick you apart. I thank you for the honesty and thoughtfulness of your post.
I liked the explanation about dependent/provider, that puts a decent light on it, I think.
I did not like the explanation about "the ego boost from being seen with a woman who fits the mass perception of what a woman ought to be, physically at least," but I wouldn't pick at it. That's an angle to the male ego I did not consider.
My husband says that he spoils me, and I know it is true. I can imagine him dumping me for a woman who pleases him more. I can't imagine him dumping me for a woman who pleased others more. He has become a little more vain, I think, over the years, he likes to drive pretty cars, and he has started wearing a necklace with a Celtic pendant, but he does not like "show," in general. He does not like for me to wear makeup, or fancy clothes, or "do" my hair or polish my nails.
He does have a lady friend at work, but he likes her because she is easy to get along with, and does not complain. |
