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"Women are gifted at multitasking. She can cook, work and nurture kids at the same time with efficiency. No matter how much men try, they cannot match her abilities.
"Men bring in a different set of qualities to the table, which helps balance the relationship."
Management guru Virender Kapoor tells us why he wrote the book A Wonderful Wife.
To sum up, men cannot do what women can and vice versa.
'Behind every successful man is a woman.' We've grown up knowing and experiencing the truth behind this statement.
In A Wonderful Wife, author and management guru Virender Kapoor convinces 12 ordinary men from various backgrounds to write about the role their wives played in their respective lives.
Through the book, the former director of Pune's Symbiosis Institute of Management and founder of Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence aims to explore the importance of women in a marriage in an attempt to rekindle the relationship between modern day couples.
In a chat with Divya Nair/Rediff.com, Kapoor says the increasing divorce rates inspired the book and he believes every couple, married or not, should read it.
What is the secret to a successful marriage?
Marriage involves a lot of give and take. It should always be about us and our, rather about 'me' and 'I'.
Unfortunately, modern day couples -- both men and women -- have become too selfish and are going to court more often than they should and for trivial reasons. When both individuals have an independent flourishing career, each one becomes assertive and there is lack of understanding and common responsibility.
Until a few decades ago, I remember how parents used to have a joint bank account. The wife always knew how much to spend and how to save.
Today, couples have established a divide between a 'common account' and an 'individual account'.
I believe that a responsible wife is an asset. She puts her husband and her priorities on an equal pedestal and makes a healthy, favourable decision.
Modern day couples are losing sight of many things -- they don't understand the difference between necessity and luxury.
The book, I feel will put everything in perspective for both married and independent individuals.
Why do you think divorce rates are increasing?
Young people, I have realised, do not have patience.
They pick fights for flimsy reasons -- for example the wife is upset if the mother-in-law doesn't give her a gift or she is upset if she gets a less expensive gift or the husband is upset if the wife's parents don't thank him for something he's done.
There was a time when these issues were discussed and resolved within the house.
In our times, divorce was a stigma; it was taboo. People were scared and embarrassed to even mention it. Now, these issues are argued in court and eventually end in separation.
For a healthy marriage, it is important that couples don't take a firm stand on trivial issues and widen the rift.
Understand that two people will have contrasting likes, dislikes and habits; perfect compatibility doesn't exist. They should put the relationship above everything else.
What are the qualities that make a 'wonderful wife'?
Responsibility -- towards her husband, children and family.
Adaptability -- towards new situations and people.
Warmth -- the ability to turn the four walls of a house into a beautiful home.
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/books-a-responsible-wife-is-an-asset/20160211.htm
"Men bring in a different set of qualities to the table, which helps balance the relationship."
Management guru Virender Kapoor tells us why he wrote the book A Wonderful Wife.
To sum up, men cannot do what women can and vice versa.
'Behind every successful man is a woman.' We've grown up knowing and experiencing the truth behind this statement.
In A Wonderful Wife, author and management guru Virender Kapoor convinces 12 ordinary men from various backgrounds to write about the role their wives played in their respective lives.
Through the book, the former director of Pune's Symbiosis Institute of Management and founder of Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence aims to explore the importance of women in a marriage in an attempt to rekindle the relationship between modern day couples.
In a chat with Divya Nair/Rediff.com, Kapoor says the increasing divorce rates inspired the book and he believes every couple, married or not, should read it.
What is the secret to a successful marriage?
Marriage involves a lot of give and take. It should always be about us and our, rather about 'me' and 'I'.
Unfortunately, modern day couples -- both men and women -- have become too selfish and are going to court more often than they should and for trivial reasons. When both individuals have an independent flourishing career, each one becomes assertive and there is lack of understanding and common responsibility.
Until a few decades ago, I remember how parents used to have a joint bank account. The wife always knew how much to spend and how to save.
Today, couples have established a divide between a 'common account' and an 'individual account'.
I believe that a responsible wife is an asset. She puts her husband and her priorities on an equal pedestal and makes a healthy, favourable decision.
Modern day couples are losing sight of many things -- they don't understand the difference between necessity and luxury.
The book, I feel will put everything in perspective for both married and independent individuals.
Why do you think divorce rates are increasing?
Young people, I have realised, do not have patience.
They pick fights for flimsy reasons -- for example the wife is upset if the mother-in-law doesn't give her a gift or she is upset if she gets a less expensive gift or the husband is upset if the wife's parents don't thank him for something he's done.
There was a time when these issues were discussed and resolved within the house.
In our times, divorce was a stigma; it was taboo. People were scared and embarrassed to even mention it. Now, these issues are argued in court and eventually end in separation.
For a healthy marriage, it is important that couples don't take a firm stand on trivial issues and widen the rift.
Understand that two people will have contrasting likes, dislikes and habits; perfect compatibility doesn't exist. They should put the relationship above everything else.
What are the qualities that make a 'wonderful wife'?
Responsibility -- towards her husband, children and family.
Adaptability -- towards new situations and people.
Warmth -- the ability to turn the four walls of a house into a beautiful home.
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/books-a-responsible-wife-is-an-asset/20160211.htm
