By Elezo Libanda
In light of my nearly two years of experience as a nurse in a male ward, I would like to share two crucial observations with all the men out there.
Firstly, I cannot stress enough the significance of having your wife by your side when you are sick. While your siblings and friends may visit, it is your wife who will wholeheartedly stay with you throughout your ordeal in the hospital. Your wife’s unwavering support and care can make a remarkable difference during difficult times.
Secondly, the way you treat your wife when you are healthy has a profound impact on how she will reciprocate when you are unwell. This pattern plays out frequently, and I have seen wives who are treated with love and respect go above and beyond to make their husbands get better. On the other hand, when a wife has faced abuse and neglect, her attitude may be indifferent, and she might not extend the same level of care.
It is disheartening to see some wives left unattended for days by their neglectful partners while they are in the hospital, enduring unnecessary hardships. Such neglect and apathy can have serious consequences on their well-being.
Remember, the tables can turn, and if you find yourself in the position of needing care, you may come to regret the way you treated your wife. Women are often supported by their families and children during times of illness, and it serves as a poignant reminder that the care we give to others often comes back to us in times of need.
Let us all strive to treat our partners with respect, love, and kindness. Bragging about infidelity and asserting superiority over women only leads to pain and resentment. Cherishing and respecting your significant other will foster a bond that can withstand any trial that life throws your way.
Remember, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. So, let us all pledge to treat our women better and build stronger, more caring relationships.
Namibia Daily News
