Yesterday, I got my salary, and as soon as I received the alert, I went to my husband and asked how much he needed from me, letting him know my salary had been paid.
He thought I was joking and mentioned an amount, thinking I would argue since it was almost all of my salary. But I just took my phone and transferred it to him.
He was so surprised, I then went ahead and paid our children's lesson teacher’s salary too, so that he wouldn’t worry about it.
That’s when I realized how much he does for us without complaining. He sees it as his duty, and even when the financial burden is heavy, he still pays without asking me for help.
He was so surprised and happy. I know my money is just a small part of what he brings in, but it felt like I gave him millions.
I told him that I’m working harder to make more money so I can help reduce his stress. He didn’t marry a burden, he married an assistant, and I want him to feel more relaxed now than when he was single.
I never feel entitled to anyone’s money, and I don’t do that with my husband.
The next thing I knew, he went to the market without telling me, stocked up the house, cooked, and even served me. This small support helped fix a lot of silent issues I didn’t even realize were there.
I’ll keep working hard and doing my best because men need support too. They aren’t just providers, they need us just as much.
