Dr. Laura,
I once dated a girl in college who I thought was pretty nice. One time, when I had to make a road trip, she wanted to know if I would take her home since I passed right through her hometown. I said sure and away we went. It was about a 7 hour drive to her house and about 11 hours further to my destination, so she invited me to stay with her family that night.
Her dad was at work when we got there, but soon came home and supper was served. When he came in the house I got the shock of my life! The mother/wife/woman started in ordering her husband around. She told him what to do and when to do it. She told him what to wear for the meal. She told him what he had to do to help get ready. She just bossed him the whole time I was there.
I got another shock! The guy just smiled and went and did what she said!! He talked to me a little, but mostly was busy carrying out his orders!
Then I got another shock! The girl I was with didn't seem to think anything was out of the ordinary!
Needless to say, when I picked her up on the way back to college, I never dated her again, although we remained friends until I got drafted and left for boot camp.
I'm grateful my folks were not like that! They taught me and my siblings and you respect each other. EVEN IF YOU DON'T AGREE! Especially if you don't agree!
Frank
