Reasons Why Married Men Are Henpecked Husbands?

Someone once told me, "her nagging is a sign that she cares and silence means she is plotting your death". I found it rather amusing to hear this quote from someone who I know who is happily married to the man of her dreams. However, I couldn't help notice the fake smile on her husband's face.

Henpecked husbands are usually considered to be happy men but for a many who are henpecked, it don't feel the same. The reason why there are henpecked husbands is because they want to see their wives happy 24/7, so they don't mind doing anything for her. For some of you henpecked husbands, you should know that you need to get out there and lead a life. Why should you pay heed to all her tantrums? It is time for you to pull your socks up and be the man!

Why Married Men Are Henpecked Husbands?

Here are some reasons on why married men become henpecked husbands.

  • Men who wait for the green signal from their wife are usually henpecked husbands. It can be the simplest of things to do. There are some men who will not budge until their wives tells them to. Married men should realise that marriage is a union between two people who are in love not a teacher and child relationship.
  • One of the common mistakes that married men get themselves into and become henpecked is by letting their wives be the decision maker. Being the bread winner of the family, men should take a stand at some point in life.
  • It is time for married men to become tough. It is their timidness that makes them henpecked husbands.
  • Married men become henpecked husbands because they firmly believe that what their wives tells them to do is the right thing. However, you should know that these type of married men will suffer the loss of actually thinking for themselves and living a purposeful life.
  • A handful of married men prefer to be a henpecked husband for the sake of dependency. In some families the woman is the bread winner of the family. It is sad to say in cases like these, married men have to be happy with their controlled wife.

So, the next time time you see a henpecked husband bowing down to his wife, you should know that there is a reason to it.

Story first published: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 16:19 [IST]
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