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Since World War I, when wives and maidens left the family setting to work in factories and businesses, women have become significantly more independent. Women are still having kids, but they are also going to college and specialty schools, rather than being stay-at-home moms. Still, even though some women can attack life well on their own, having a male companion can add new shades of color to a woman’s life, and can give her the extra love and support she may need.
Women sometimes need that love, support, and special attention men can give. The possibility is there, of course, for a woman to be successful without being married or having a relationship. Some could argue that one could be just fine with good friends and relatives. This is true, but not for all women. Travel back in time to high school, and one can see that girl who always had a cluster of friends about her, but in the mix there was always a boyfriend. She always had friends in every class to keep her company, but she never felt complete or popular unless she had a man. There are grown women who think and feel this way, so having a spouse or boyfriend is still very important to them. Yes, this does not apply to all women; let us take a look at those who do not feel so needy. Even with friends and family, there are certain doors in life that can only be opened when one has a male companion. For one, a man can give a woman a level of love and intimacy that a close friend could never provide. A kiss from a girl friend and a kiss from a husband can convey the same message, “love”, but they can have different affects and may differ on how the action is carried out. Another point can be that having a male companion can significantly boost a woman’s self esteem. She may have the idea that she really is attractive enough to be loved by someone of the opposite gender, rather than her friends just telling her she is. Another matter is marriage. Many women dream about their wedding day and all of the friends and joy it brings, but that day would not be possible without a fiancé. The same goes for honeymoons and anniversaries. All of these aspects and more come from having a male companion.
A more tangible benefit of having a man would be having children. Some may argue that a woman could adopt instead. While this is true, adoption is pricey and is a lengthy process, much slower than just having a child. So, in cases besides adoption, there needs to be a guy. There is no way around it, test tube or C Section. Now if a woman needed a man to have the children, would it not be beneficial to raise the children with him as well? By working together, the parents are more likely to do better financially than if the mom worked alone. Of course, there is the fact that many women get help from sisters and friends, but even these people have lives and families of their own, and cannot be there every time they are needed. This is where a spouse comes in handy. At the worst, one parent or partner will be out working late or shopping, and the other will be caring for the kids. A man can also help enforce rules and add order. Staying on top of a child’s behavior can be hard for a single parent, but with a little extra backup, things can be more organized. Having both a male and a female figure to look up to may help children interact with teachers of both genders when they start school. This can also give them something they can share with other children who have a female and a male adult caring for them at home. Also, since men and women think differently, their parenting methods may be different as well. This difference in views could give the children a variety of perceptions about the same thing (like dating or what school will be like).
Women do not have to lean on men to survive like they used to, and can even be more successful while being independent. Still, having a close male companion can add some spice to life, and open doors that a woman could never open on her own.
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