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Television preacher Pat Robertson on Tuesday advised a viewer and his co-host that they were supposed to reward their husbands with sex for helping with chores around the house.
A viewer named Carol wrote into the 700 Club because she said her husband respects Pats opinion, and she hoped the televangelist would side with her regarding a dispute about house cleaning.
[M]y husband has always felt the need to point out when he helps with chores around the house, the woman explained. When he washes the floor, or does anything else, he always says, Remember, I did that for you.
The viewer argued that her husband should stop viewing chores as a favor.
I feel since we both live in the same house, he isnt only helping me but the family, she said.
Unfortunately, Robertson probably did not give the woman the answer she was looking for.
Heres the deal, he said. Youve got to understand the male psyche. The male wants to do something for his wife. He wants to provide for his family, he wants to provide a home, he wants to provide shelter, and food. Thats what he feels his male obligation is. And when he cleans up, its saying, I love you. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/27/pat-robertson-tells-co-host-that-she-owes-her-husband-sex-for-doing-the-dishes/
liberal N proud
(60,334 posts)Enrique
(27,461 posts)he never did their dishes
big_dog
(4,144 posts)robertson does it on purpose i think
SamKnause
(13,106 posts)This ignorant old man would not have an audience if people were not so gullible.
Lee-Lee
(6,324 posts)I knew 5 minutes in it was an only date too.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)I am a fan of neither Robertson nor the 700 Club, but, from reading the article, I don't think Robertson said what the headline claims he said. He didn't suggest that the wife "owes" her husband anything, but he did suggest that it might be nice to "reward" him for showing love (like he's a dog to whom you might throw a bone).
-Laelth
liberal N proud
(60,334 posts)And the rewards should be mutual, not one way.
Either way, what Robertson said was in poor taste and has no place in todays relationships or what anyone thinks a relationship should be.
3catwoman3
(23,987 posts)No one OWES anyone else sex for ANY reason.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)No matter who it comes from.
SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)johnlucas
(1,250 posts)It ain't just the woman's job to provide affection in a marriage it's the husband's job as well.
It's about reciprocation.
You can't put it all on the woman.
When couples stop wanting to give each other affection (not counting illness or injury), the marriage is effectively over.
If it's like pulling teeth to want to show love to each other, then end the marriage.
Glorified roommates is all you'll be. Housemates that split the rent & utiities.
It's not just the woman's duty, it's the man's duty too.
Both ADULTS should understand the MUTUAL responsibilities in a marriage, sex being one of them.
John Lucas
Laelth
(32,017 posts)Here in Georgia, 60 days without sex is a legal separation (and it has nothing to do with whether the spouses are living in the same dwelling). A legal separation is defined purely by the passage of a certain amount of time without a married couple having sex. Only after a couple has been separated (in Georgia, at least) may a divorce be granted.
Interesting legal fact that many people do not know.
-Laelth