Harrah! Lady Matlock! She put it so eloquently (although I suspect our dear author put those words in her mouth).
Thankfully, my husband realizes I'm better at some things than he. Just as I realize he is better at some things than I am. We have a partnership that is based on both our strengths and our weaknesses. He does not think I'm less smart or able than he just because I'm a woman. However, both of us admit I'm a failure at opening jars or reaching those things on the top shelf. He is better at math, but knows that he should have me check his spelling and grammar before sending off a letter or email. I'm better at kissing those scratches and scrapes on grandchildren, but he is better at bandaging and dealing with a medical emergency that requires calmness and an ability to see if we need to head to the hospital or if it can be dealt with using household first-aid supplies. He is the strength and I am the nurturer.
However, if I see a wrong being done to a individual or group, I can be very vocal, get active, and work to correct that wrong. He stands back while being supportive, and allows me to let it fly and work to correct that wrong without forcing his opinion onto me. Our 45 plus years of marriage have worked well that way.
Good for lady Matlock!
