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My Husband, My Fantasy
09/17/2013

I am currently in my first trimester of my very first pregnancy. My husband and I could not be more thrilled about having a child together, but unfortunately excitement doesn't make morning sickness any easier. I married a wonderful man who has treated me like a queen from day one, but over the last month I've just been so overwhelmed at the way he has stepped up while I've been so sick and tired.

A fantasy man may have big muscles, but my real man (skinny as he may be can be) supports me as I slowly make my way from the bed to the toilet. A fantasy may have a lot more hair than my husband does, but my real man holds mine back and rubs my shoulders as I chuck up my lunch. A fantasy may spend his day doing manly things like working on cars and going to the gym, but my real man is content to wash the dishes and sweep each night because I'm just too tired to do more than make dinner. A fantasy man is nice to look at and nice to touch, but he probably won't clean the toilets for you or throw away the moldy food in the fridge. I am so grateful for my real man. I don't need a fantasy because I am just so happy here in real life. 

Okay, I do fantasize about being able to eat again without throwing up.  And I can't wait until this baby comes and I can quit my job and devote all of my time to my child and my husband, who will deserve a lot of doting after this pregnancy is over.

Bekky
Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Values, Women's Point of View
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