The second sighed deeply. “Oh, my poor son! His marriage is so unfortunate. He ended up with a girl who doesn’t lift a finger around the house. She spends all day in bed, either sleeping or lounging and reading. Can you believe he even brings her breakfast in bed?”
The first lady gasped in horror. “Why, that’s terrible!”
The second lady’s expression brightened. “Ah, my daughter is so fortunate! She married an angel. He insists she doesn’t do anything around the house. Every morning, he brings her breakfast in bed. She can sleep as long as she wants and just relax all day.”
The Lesson in the Laughter
The punchline landed, and both women chuckled, but beneath the humor was a truth that many of us recognize: family values and marriage expectations are often shaped by double standards.
When a son serves his wife, people whisper that he’s being taken advantage of. When a daughter is served, people call her blessed. What’s “terrible” in one situation is “wonderful” in another—all depending on perspective.
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