People aren’t happy that this S’porean said his wife is submissive. But what’s the real story?

Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:43 pm

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you would have known about this Facebook post that has taken Singapore by storm.

So, here’s the context: A Facebook user by the name of Jerald Lie wrote a lengthy post, thanking his new wife for loving him. Well, the message is good, but it’s the way the message is conveyed that made it viral; or in other words, these sentences:

“…She is a submissive wife…”

“…She is very willing is submit to me….”

“…So when my wife submits to be, all the more I will listen to her…”

Any feminist already preparing rotten eggs? Well, at least there’re already some in the comment sections.

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But here’s the thing: firstly, who are we to judge? Secondly, would it attract so much attention if the roles are reversed? Most likely, a “submissive” husband would be viewed as a loving husband. Thirdly…why are we so easily offended?

Whatever it is, the fact remains: the husband is happy to find a good wife. The wife is willing to be a good wife. End of story.

Here’s the post.

This lady simply left me speechless.Many of my friends actually came to me and asked “Jerald, why did you settle down…

Posted by Jerald Lie on Wednesday, March 16, 2016