Hype

So someone I know (a woman) constantly talks up wives, says how great they are and how lucky the husbands are to have them. I don’t disagree one iota. Our wives truly are great. We truly are lucky to have them. They should be talked up. I’m trying to do that more myself.

I do have a question though – why is it OK for wives to hype each other up but not husbands? I’m not saying it’s right or wrong, I’m just wondering why it is. Like, if some guy went around saying how awesome husbands are and how lucky women are to have their husbands, that would be weird, right? Kind of piggish. But why exactly is it not acceptable?

Or is it? Rob’s been trying to do this thing where he hypes other husbands up in front of their wives. I can’t remember his exact rationale. It’s something absurd, and kind of along the lines of what I’m talking about. And I’ve tried to play along, but it comes off as insincere, mainly because it is. But maybe he’s on to something. I don’t think wives should hype each other up less. But maybe husbands should hype each other up more.

Incidentally, I take back that Rob is absurd. He’s actually thoughtful, articulate, and caring. Sandra is a fortunate woman.