I get so tired of all these girls who complain about women doing things for their men. While I can agree that men are not helpless to do some of the household responsibilities, I don’t mind making my man a sandwich, doing his laundry, or cleaning up the house. Here’s why:

I expect chivalry from him, and in return he expects certain things from me. Yes, I know the technical definition of chivalry originates in medieval times with dueling and knights on horseback, however, that is not the context in which I am using that word here. My man is expected to open up doors for me, follow the “ladies first” code, and help me with everyday tasks that I deem necessary. Because he does these things and so much more, I don’t have a problem tending to a few of his wants and needs.

He works full-time. This is a biggie, and it may not apply to all couples. I’m a full-time student and work part-time. Although we both have certain daily responsibilities to our careers and educations, he’s the one putting in 50-60 hours a week at his physically demanding job. When he comes home dog-tired from working in the heat all day, I’ll be damned if I make him stand in front of a hot stove to cook us dinner or stand on his sore feet to mop the floors. I got you, baby.

There are times where he does these things in return for me, without me having to ask. Ladies when you find yourself a man of gold, he will be willing to help you out whenever you need the extra assistance. Being 6 months pregnant on top of everything else I do makes my life difficult at times, and my guy understands that. If I’ve had a busy day or haven’t been feeling good, he will come home, run me a bath, cook dinner, and clean the house, just to be a sweetheart.

I love to do things for him that make him happy. My man’s the kind of guy who is happy to come home to a clean house. He enjoys when I cook for him. He smiles when I tell him all his laundry is done. He is beside himself when I go to the grocery store and pick up a little something special just for him. It’s the little things that really make a relationship what it is. After years together, you have to relish in the little things. They make you love each other even more.

In the culture that we live in today, women try to be resilient towards the old fashion norms: women are the housemakers, men bring home the money. It’s true that we don’t live in this type of society anymore. In most cases, two incomes are needed just to scrape by. I understand that more than anybody. However, if you take care of your man, in most cases, he will take care of you. A relationship is a give and take. Don’t be upset if he asks you to make him a sandwich after he’s had a hard day, he will return the favor for you when you least expect it. You don’t have to try to be “hard” in order for a man to respect you. You also don’t have to be passive and allow them to run over you. Find you a guy who appreciates the little things, and that’s when you have found the one your soul will be most happy with. Thanks for reading. <3