Recently I heard a story that brought tears to my eyes
literally. It was about a man who died during the sinking
of the Titanic. Strange as it would seem to us now the
Titanic did not have sufficient lifeboats for all
passengers. Lifeboats were only provided for the women and
children on board.
After seeing that his family were safely installed in a
lifeboat this brave man climbed the rope back to ship and
filled a vacuum flask with hot milk. He then returned to
the lifeboat and gave this to his wife and children. Again
he climbed the rope back to the ship and almost certain
death. I can picture him smiling at his family and telling
them he would be fine to spare their fears for his safety.
The vacuum flask in question was recently auctioned in
Sotheby's after being in the family for many generations.
How proud that family must have been to have such a
wonderful ancestor, a man who facing almost certain death
still put aside his own needs to do this last act of
kindness for his family.
This is an extreme situation and of course none of us want
to lose our male partners in such tragic circumstances. Our
aim is to share long and happy lives with them.
However this story does bring to mind the legions of men
throughout the world who selflessly put their partners and
children's needs before their own.
They are the men who work long hours in fields or factories
or burn the midnight oil studying to do the best for their
partners and families. They are the men who get up in the
night to care for a crying baby because it's only fair they
do their share of parenting too. They are the men who
listen to their partner's concerns about work or family
even when they haven't had the best of days themselves.
These are wonderful,special men.
We often hear in the media about the cheats and "love rats"
about the violent and abusive men we need to avoid. Most
of us would feel that it would be unwise to trust a
complete stranger of either sex.We need to get to know
people and use our judgement in interacting with them.
The really great news is this that most men in common with
most women are decent, honest people who can make kind,
caring partners. What's more these males who I would
describe as "everyday heroes" for want of a better phrase
greatly outnumber the cheats and abusers. So ladies, if you
haven't found your hero yet keep looking. Even if like me
you've made some unfortunate choices in the past you can
still find your hero as I have found mine.
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Eileen went from disaster to success in her relationships
by using the insights of psychology. Now qualified as a
psychologist ahe is passionate about helping other women do
the same. You can claim her six step "Love Magnet" ecourse
at the introductory fee of just £77 before 30th April
2009 by emailing eileen@eileenedwards.co.uk. Website
http://www.eileendwards.co.uk
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