07/20/00 Jane Zhang
Why I Want a Husband
"I want a husband because he can do laundry for me." This is the first reaction of quite a few women to the question of why they want husbands. For me, however, a husband does not mean a man who is strong enough to carry out most of the housework, instead, I want a husband for he cares about my feelings and shares my dreams.
It is said that women are born to be sentimental and appear to be more vulnerable than men are. As a woman, I want a husband as a listener to my innermost voice. When I am happy, he wishes me to be happier. When I am in sorrow, he encourages me to overcome the adversity. When I am anxious, he soothes me by hugging me tight. No matter how I feel, I know that he is there for me to lean on. On the other hand, it is not unusual for a woman to tend to seek someone to argue over an issue with. I want a husband, who does not have to agree with me all the time, but is willing to analyze the situation patiently to persuade me or to be persuaded by me.
Moreover, I am a person who loves daydreaming and has countless ideals. Among them, it is of great priority to have a successful husband who is able to turn the routine family life to the motivation of our careers. My prospective husband does not have to be wealthy in the first place, but he is ambitious to fully achieve to his potential. He does not expect me to quit my work to take care of our home. On the contrary, he enthusiastically supports me to choose my favourite life style and would like to cook, wash dishes, do laundry and shopping together with me cheerfully. During our spare time, life is always animated by his smile and most importantly, by his promise that one day we will travel around the whole world. I want a husband so that I won't be alone on the way to realize my dreams, of which a great family, a satisfactory job and the trip around the world are a few.
I want a husband, simply because there are problems that can not be solved by myself or with friends. My husband is not necessarily perfect, but he loves me more than anything else in the world.