Men are inherently born with a temperament that is hot-headed, outspoken, fiery, and aggressive. They also have a love for wandering, romanticizing, and traveling, wanting to stand on the peak of glory, be revered by all species, and respected by all things. Also, because men always carry a noble responsibility on their shoulders, taking care of family matters and national affairs, they are often tired and need care, a love greater than the majestic mountain ranges that have once lain beneath their feet.
And, that is the very moment when the woman appears. They come and bring a cool breeze, gently blowing over the sweat droplets that are busily rolling down the dusty, sun-drenched shoulders of men, bringing abundant love, expressed through hardworking, gentle hands whenever men are troubled in the mundane world.
What could be happier than having breakfast ready and hot on the table when you are still lazily yawning, wanting to continue burying yourself in the blankets? What could be happier than a shirt hanging on the rack already ironed flat, leather shoes always shiny, with no traces of mud? What could be happier than a beloved home that is always neat and clean, with every family meal filled with happy laughter? And, what could be more wonderful than the nerve-wracking moment of waiting for the woman of your life in the delivery room, bursting with overwhelming joy, melting into tears, gently falling onto the lovely little “green sprout” curled up in your arms, knowing you are officially a Father after so many days of waiting.
Every cozy family meal always has the presence of a woman
Amidst the chaos of the changing life, there is always a woman behind us, soothing the pain if one day we stumble, we are sad, taking care of every meal and sleep for us, sacrificing everything for us, always by our side on the long journey called “life”. Those women can be grandmothers, mothers, sisters, or female relatives around us, those whom we love, those who make us silently thank the creator for giving us such wonderful things to keep every heartbeat of love intact.
But, what have you done to make them happy?
A question that seems very “silly”, but perhaps also makes many men reading this article startle and think.
Sometimes, because we are too preoccupied with grand ambitions, busy with how to reach a record revenue this month, how to buy this house, that stylish sports car, that we accidentally forget the necessary care for the women we love.
I have witnessed many stories with different contents. Some are angry because their children rarely call to ask about their mother since moving out, some are sad because their lover does not remember their special birthday, some feel sorry to the point of tears because they have been working hard all day with children, cooking, and busy work without ever receiving a word of care or encouragement from their husband...
Women always have to spin with a billion unnamed tasks waiting behind the door
I ask myself: What are we – the men of the 21st century – doing in those moments?
The answer is usually: Because we are too busy, we still have many projects, we think it is unnecessary, because we... have no time. That's right! Time is more precious than gold, and no one wants to waste it. But, if we talk about time, we have to admit that: our women also only have 24 hours a day, they also go to work like us, are as busy as us, and they also have a billion unnamed tasks waiting behind the house door at 6 p.m. Why do they always have time for us, while we are “too busy”?
Do those wonderful women demand frivolous, luxurious, or material things? All they need is simply care and sharing. All they need is just words of encouragement when they feel weak, a thoughtful sentence: “You are tired, just rest, let me do it”, a tight hug from behind, or a sturdy shoulder to lean on and cry to release all the pain still tearing in their hearts. Those simple things will be the fresh water nourishing the “plant of happiness” to grow bigger, more beautiful, spreading green leaves to add coolness and softness to this life.
Take advantage of holidays and anniversaries to show gratitude and appreciation to the women you love. Give them an item so they will always remember you, such as decorations, jewelry, dresses, household appliances... And, if that woman likes sweetness, give them the sweetest things. A small suggestion for you: you can go to the kitchen yourself to cook a few of your best dishes, make some handmade items yourself if you are skillful enough, decorate the room more warmly and romantically with colorful balloons, ribbons, a bottle of Italian wine under the magical candlelight, and dance together in the intoxication of happiness...
Bao Minh Pia Cake – a small suggestion for “sweetness” to spread right from the taste buds
Or, if you want “sweetness” to spread right from the taste buds? Very simple! Think of a cake covered in cream, a basket of sweet, soft, delicious fruit candies with a bag full of green bean cakes, pia cakes, jasmine cakes from Bao Minh, for example. Along with sincerity from the heart, surely any woman who receives your gift will feel extremely happy.
The upcoming Vietnamese Women's Day 20/10, take advantage of this special day to give the woman you love the sweetest things. Because they... deserve to receive love!
