Last weekend I found myself stranded on the side of the road. My husband and I had taken the two youngest boys (and the two dogs) fishing for opening weekend in our 1978 Beaver motorhome (don’t laugh… it’s a blast!). We were fortunate to be in a spot where there was plenty of room to pull over, and there was burger joint just across the road to boot! My husband called AAA and I took the boys and the dogs to get a burger and wait for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law to come rescue the boys and dogs (which they did in about 15 minutes), and AAA to come rescue me and my husband (which they did in about 30-45 minutes).
My hands were still shaking as I sat in the camper drinking my vodka drink (one of the perks of driving a fully stocked camper) and watched my husband interact with the AAA guy who came to save us. I was thinking how relieved I was that I had someone to rescue me, and about that particular fantasy – “Knight in Shining Armor.” Why do women want to be rescued? Do all women want to be rescued? Is that all women want – to be rescued? And so this week’s blog topic was born:
Why do women want to be rescued? Good question. I consider myself a fairly strong and independent woman, but I find a man who can take care of a woman more appealing. Not that women should be helpless – I think it’s the care, the compassion, the thoughtfulness that I’m drawn to. I want a man who thinks of me and my needs and realizes their utmost importance (perfect example: saving me from spiders).
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Is that all women want – to be rescued? For some, yeah, of course. Just like those who don’t want or need anyone, there are those who want only that. They want to be “trophy wives” and have someone to take care of them. But being rescued or having someone taking care of you is different than being loved and having your mate do things for you because he wants to. The majority of women I know will say they’d like to be trophy wives, but they’ve all married for love and not money. A perfect example of actions speaking louder than words.
While a knight in shining armor certainly is a great fantasy, the idea of being rescued (especially by someone you love and who loves you) is more meaningful than just the sexual excitement of a stranger helping you out of a tough situation. For me it’s deeper than just a man in uniform (definitely a story for another time) saving a damsel in distress. It’s what it represents: authority, compassion, dependability, and thoughtfulness. And while I watched my husband, miserable with a terrible cold, wrestle with the new tire while the AAA guy just moved the camper up and down with his tow truck lift, I realized how lucky I was to be married to my White Knight.
What are your thoughts about the “rescue fantasy?” Please leave me a comment below with your thoughts, your observations, or even about a topic you’d like to see.
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Women are a mass of confused circuits, thoughts. this is what the writer says:
” Personally I like having a partner, an equal….” then she says “I was thinking how relieved I was that I had someone to rescue me”. she does not know what she wants. she has been conditioned to say feminist stuff, but her nature knows she needs a strong hand to take care of her.
Not until women realize to be equal is not to turn to a man, than they truly find happiness, and this world be a better place. we dont need women to be men, we need them to act like women and turn the pendulum a little bit more toward female emotions, that is away from aggression to more compassion, and cooperation. this is where your strength are and this is what this planet, needs.
but who is to listen!
Thank you, ronnot, for taking the time to read my writing and offer your thoughts. I truly appreciate it.
I do like having a partner, and was relieved to have someone to rescue me. I am a strong woman, but as strong as I am, I also realize that I can’t do it all myself and was grateful for the help. I would imagine it’s the same (or maybe it’s not), for men and woman. Strong as we are, there are times that we need to call on the assistance of another. And yes, more compassion is just what this world needs!