Toughen up, Ladies!

I want all of you married ladies to think back to the last day you cried your husband to sympathy. The last day he saw those tears in your eyes, and was so moved by compassion, that he overwhelmed you with his emotions and the ability to soothe your pain.

Ahh yes, the days of old--when one measly tear overpowered the situation at hand. Whether he had done or said something to hurt you, or it was something else that brought you the unbearable pain, he held you back to comfort.

Okay, now ladies, wake up! Those days are gone--never to return. You have got to come to grips with reality. Either you toughen up or die a slow, painful, sorrowful death. Okay, it may not be that bad. But, you have to admit it, it's a sad case to be emotional.

I've been blamed for being cold, heartless, having no emotions, blah-blah-blah. But, what was I to do? Would I be willing to cry myself to sleep, by myself, for the rest of my life? Oh no, not me! My husband trained me well. He taught me, probably within a year of our marriage, that he would not cater to the crying and the unnecessary emotions. Sure, he handled it for a little while, but wouldn't have for too long. And so, I subdued my emotions to the subtle training he gleefully provided. And now I am this all-powerful being who refuses to cry over life's shortcomings (except for animated movies--go figure!).

So, ladies, toughen up. Don't let yourselves drown in an ocean of uncatered feelings. Besides, crying is a manipulation tactic all men seem to have caught on to. They are no longer falling into that trap. Give it up!

Now, if you've been married for a long time and are still catered to when revealing your emotions, please do reply and let me know my friends and I are just unfortunate fools.

Disclaimer: I have a wonderful husband. I thank him for helping me conform into this rock I am today. Even he can't stand my emotionless being! MWAAHAHAHAHA!

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