January 14, 2004
When do courtship ends?
When does courtship end? When we're in love, everything feels so beautiful and light. It feels like you can do anything, and for a guy who's courting, he'll do anything just to get the girl’s yes. But once he gets the answer, that's it! In fairness, sometimes even when you're in a relationship, the guy can still be thoughtful and sweet. But when you're married, that's a whole different story.
I've spoken to a lot of married people about their lives, and sometimes they talk about their husbands behind their backs (just kidding!). One woman told me that her husband is good, he’s a homebody, doesn't go out or hang with friends, loves the kids, and provides well. But she’s not happy. What? Why is she unhappy? That sounds like an ideal husband, right? Some might say, "If my husband was like that, I wouldn’t need anything else." Yes, he’s good, but she feels unfulfilled.
Sure, he's a homebody, but to the point where he won’t even go out on a date with her. He loves his children so much, but sometimes when she invites him out, he’ll want to go back home as soon as he’s outside just to see the kids. The problem is, when a woman becomes a mother, she feels like she's just taken for granted. Before having kids, she was the center of attention, but after, it's all about the children. Sometimes, women need to feel special too. They still need romance in their lives, not just to be seen as "mom" to their kids. Think about it: she takes care of you and the children, but who’s taking care of her?