“What made you say this?” Dolores asked.
Jasmine paused and then said, “You were a successful career woman and do not have to rely on anyone but now, you gave up your career to stay at home to be a housewife.”
Jasmine felt that it was unfair that women had to hide behind their men. A family’s state should depend on the cooperation of both parties.
Dolores smiled and said, “Confused?”
Jasmine was puzzled and asked, “Confused about what?”
“You said that a family should depend on both husband and the wife. But then the woman had to give up on her career. Isn’t that a confusing conflict?”
Dolores said after a pause, “Indeed both parties need to contribute. The husband contributes by going out to earn a salary while the woman contributes by staying at home to take care of the kids. Both are contributing in their own ways to the family.”
Jasmine thought for a while and agreed, “But I don’t wish to depend on him.”
Because of her experiences, she felt insecure to depend on a person for her livelihood.
Jasmine was worried that should Boyce have a change of heart, then she would lose everything, even her means of supporting herself. It was not about love or trust. Her parent’s unfortunate marriage had caused her to be looking out for herself.
Dolores understood her concerns. It was important for a woman to be independent and self-confident. Only then can she truly live radiantly?
“Will you continue to pursue your career in the future?” Jasmine asked Dolores.
Dolores said no. She had already transferred her shop in C city to Theresa and so she would not interfere with it anymore.
She smiled and said, “I’m not afraid of him forsaking me. In any case, I am controlling his finances. If he ditches me, I’ll be able to live a comfortable life without any worries.”
Jasmine smiled, “Indeed, it is important to have money.”
Dolores chuckled as well.
“Come over to my place and we can continue to chat,” Dolores said.
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