Comments on: The unsung hero

By: Dude

Dude — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:51:26 +0000

Dude agrees with The Franchise.

By: The Franchise

The Franchise — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:00:52 +0000

There are difference between “guys,” “men,” and “heroes.”

Heroes risk themselves–usually literally–for others, whether specifically or generally.

A man is responsible. He feeds, protects, and supply for his family, or busts his ass trying. When a man makes commitments, he follows through. A man does not see this as heroic; this is the minimum price of self-respect.

Sometimes boys look up to guys, but they haven’t learned manliness. Nearly all guys, and all men, know the difference. Guys do not believe they are capable of manhood, and therefore avoid responsibility. Some guys retreat from society and try not to be noticed, so they don’t think about being losers. Others construct a facade of bravado and machismo, constantly using “FUN!” to distract themselves (and everyone else) from their insecurity. Either way, in moments of honesty, guys wish they were men.

Your husband says he isn’t a hero. But it sounds like he is a man.

By: barbara

barbara — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:51:08 +0000

Dude, you sound like a hero to me.

By: The Invisibles « The eBook Test

The Invisibles « The eBook Test — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:20:23 +0000

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By: Mike Cane

Mike Cane — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:53:23 +0000

Those are *public* heroes. There are *private* heroes too.

By: MoJo

MoJo — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:14:50 +0000

Dude does what dudes should do….

Yep. That’s a hero, in my mind.

By: Dude

Dude — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:15:33 +0000

Dude wishes to clarify.Dude is very happy that Dude’s wife thinks so highly of Dude. But Dude thinks heroes are firefighters, soldiers and other such people who risk their lives for other people, whether it is daily, as in some cases, or a once-in-a-lifetime incident.

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Quote: Writer Moriah Jovan « The eBook Test — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:29:59 +0000

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By: Estara

Estara — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:24:15 +0000

Considering the more-than-40 year marriage of my parents, I have the feeling that both parties need to bring something to the table – and the first offering on both sides needs to be a willingness for compromise regarding their own selfish desires (hence my single state).

*point to comment above her*
I heartily admire both of you for reflecting on what’s unique and praiseworthy/loveable in each other and keeping that in mind in the midst of the daily grind.

May you two also reach 40+ plus years of marriage in good health!

By: Dude

Dude — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:47:45 +0000

Dude is not a hero. Dude does what dudes should do….especially when they are married to someone as talented as Dude’s wife is. Dude is the lucky one.