How to Survive Your Parents

8: What Kind of Woman
Marries a Wimp?

    A woman has to be more careful than a man about choosing a mate. Especially, she should watch out for "Mr. Nice," the super-obliging Cheshire cat. No matter how honest and hardworking, or how "devoted" a hus­band to her such a man may be, if she learns he is not devoted first to justice, to aR unmistakable divine fire within, she will eat him alive. A woman deeply desires to respect her husband, so much so that the frustration of living with a sweet but characterless animal can bring out the witch in her and drive her to drink and to other men. Unfortunately, most women are drawn to weak men-to "Mr. Meek and Mild, the Friendly Fiend." .
    Let's delve into the mystery of this weak and passive "woman's man."
     Good, in its purest sense, is what every woman-like it or not-needs. Fair and Firm is the only authority over guile. By patiently jousting with her spirit, the husband possessed of such authority can rescue his wife from the agony of pride. But agreeable Mr. Nice, by virtue of his guileful support (a sort of false love), serves instead only to frustrate and corrupt her.

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