tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115260514178140021.post6175587749858153266..comments2023-05-14T06:20:54.641-05:00Comments on Sarah's Daughter: Men and LoyaltySarahsDaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070845597474113030noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115260514178140021.post-84019596665079144622015-07-13T08:40:17.574-05:002015-07-13T08:40:17.574-05:00As I come to understand deeper the nature of men, ...<i>As I come to understand deeper the nature of men, I remain in awe of the honorable way in which they respond to loyalty. As women, we might understand what it is to be valued but I don't believe we receive our value by expressions of loyalty as men do.</i><br /><br />So much more true than you know. It's probably for this reason that dogs (very loyal) are usually associated with men while cats (well... we know how they are) are associated with women. (hmm... maybe there's some lesson there - why do you think your husband would mistreat your loyalty? does he mistreat the dog who is ever faithful to him? No! Those that do are considered the worse monsters. But for most, great affection, is showered upon.) Although hard to prove because it makes all the news, most men wouldn't leave their life-long wife for a younger model because they remember the years of loyalty and would rather have loyalty than even beauty.<br /><br /><i>Approval is fleeting and is not an expression of commitment or steadfast loyalty. Men would much rather know someone is loyal to them and are not concerned with their approval at any given time.</i><br /><br />For proof, look at a lot of the media men flock to and how often it shows an entire world against a few, close-knit friends. Another example would be <a href="http://sfdebris.com/videos/startrek/d527.php" rel="nofollow">this episode of Star Trek: Deep Space 9</a>. Even the loyal enemy soldiers are seen with more respect and mourned while the disloyal leader is despised.Nate Winchesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630873800235819300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115260514178140021.post-87115304613399510422015-06-10T21:23:16.212-05:002015-06-10T21:23:16.212-05:00"It is a wise woman who searches deep for Tru...<i> "It is a wise woman who searches deep for Truth who understands that those who would correct us or admonish us are those who actually value us the most. If our behaviors are not healthy, are not in line with achieving a deeper relationship with God, and those who we think love us and know the truth, don't say a word, we are actually experiencing contempt - not approval, not tolerance." </i><br /><br />My husband is very good with this - admonishing me when he sees and area that needs improvement. And while I have not appreciated it immediately, I have often reflected on the blessing he is to me in this way. And as a result, I fully trust that he means what he says when he does show me approval, since I know he is not afraid to show disapproval.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com