A man loves his wife and children very dearly and works very hard to provide them food, shelter, education and all the comforts they need. What can he expect from them in return?
2006-12-28 01:17:31 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Love and Respect.
Although, if the man is working hard but not spending any time with the family or if the man comes home and treats his family with no respect, man cannot expect respect or adoration in return.
You can only get back the love, respect, adoration, etc....that you put into a relationship.
So if all you're doing is working and spending no time with your family, don't expect them to jump into your arms when you get home....part of giving a family what they need is spending quality time with them on a regular basis.
2006-12-28 01:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nothing. If "the man" provides a living for his family to get something in return he is a manipulative freak and should get a life. If "the man" doesn't like doing what he does he should hire a maid, and leave having a family alone. Kids didn't ask to be born, so "the man" (or "the woman", for that matter) has all duties and no rights. If the kids end up not respecting him, it means he is not honest in his intentions and they know it.
2006-12-28 01:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by rubbercod 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing. Marriage and family are not tit-for-tat relationships. Do what you do because it's the right thing to do, not because you "expect" something in return. It is a very mercenary attitude to expect returns. If you work hard to provide, do it because of the love you have for them, not because of what they will give you back.
2006-12-28 01:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if he raises his kids right he can expect respect and love back. All depends on how the love is given and what the kids are taught. The wife is a wild card, depends on the person she is.
2006-12-28 01:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by kristonianinstitution 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, respect, admiration as long as they are receiving the same from the man that provides for them. An abusive husband can provide for his family....he does not deserve any of the above.
2006-12-28 01:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, respect, support. But he can only expect that which he deserves so to speak. It is all very well to be a provider, but are you a loving, kind, sensitive husband and father??
2006-12-28 01:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by dragonfly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would expect in return,
1. wife doesnt go off banging my neighbor or her co-worker
2.my children to become something successful in life, Education!
3. I would love to come home, and have a warm supper, and not stress over family issues,( cause there aint supposed to be none)
4. Be able to sit on down, drink a beer, and watch the cowboys! without no one bothering me. (oh yea massage feet from my lovely wife)
2006-12-28 01:30:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with HC's response. Just because you are working very hard doesn't mean that the family is getting everything they need. Also, a strong family is actually built on the foundation of God. They also need spiritual guidance, love, respect, a father's presence and leadership.
2006-12-28 01:26:25 · answer #8 · answered by †♥mslamom♥† 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Love and respect. Gifts on the appropriate days. A clean house. Good food and lots of untamed sex
2006-12-28 01:20:52 · answer #9 · answered by toonice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love - respect - compassion - gratitude -
loyalty - understanding and appreciation -
remember, expectations leads to resentments. don't expect anything unrealistic. honor yourself in all the hard work that you do and the dedication you have for family.
2006-12-28 01:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by TracyBee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋