The Son-Husband: Stuck In-between?
Son-husband, I know you feel like the unsung hero of our time.
Since your father’s departure, you have assumed the roles of both son and husband for your mother.
You are the one who provides for her, protects her, and loves her unconditionally.
I picture you being torn between two roles: loyal SON and ardent HUSBAND.
You are pressed to balance the onerous duties of a loving son with fulfilling matrimonial vows.
Talk about being sucked into a whirlwind of responsibilities!
You walk a thin line between caring for a parent and adoring your wife.
It is an emotional rollercoaster!
As if things weren’t complicated enough, you face scrutiny from people.
People can’t help but gossip and speculate.
I understand that because of this, your mothers love you and shower you with praise and appreciation.
But the son-husband relationship can have several negative consequences for you.
I know you miss out on opportunities to build romantic relationships or have your own life.
I understand it’s difficult. I know you frequently feel like you don’t have your own life.
You may also feel guilty and torn between meeting your needs and your mother’s needs, and you may feel inadequate.
It takes a gold heart and manly nerves of steel to pull off such a delicate balancing act!
The journey of the son-husband exemplifies the strength of family relationships and the resilience of a masculine man.
Despite the difficulties, hold firm to your devotion to both your parents and your partner, given that they are family.
After all, “The most important thing in life will always be family. The people right here, right now!”
