. . . men who write women characters who are, well, "shrews" would be the polite word for them. Vince Flynn gave the hero-to-die-for Mitch Rapp a love interest, who became his wife, who pouted, pranced, pompously defied, and performed the shrewish wife to perfection. I hated her. And I was not alone. Kirk Outerbridge did the same with the wife of his hero Rick Macey. I hated her as well.
And frankly, they're not entertaining characters. They're annoying, and I fail to understand how such noteworthy male characters with deep emotions, which they must squelch most of the time in their lines of work, can fall for these loudmouthed, demanding, boorish females. Granted, they no doubt need strong women to keep them balanced since they're used to calling the shots, but these women make the roles of dominating men their occupations. And these male characters who have withstood bullets, knives, bombs, terrorists, and all matter of evil allow these women to trample their manhood with ugly behavior and a total lack of understanding even when they've personally experienced the protection and terrifying demands of their husbands' work. For supposedly being smart ladies, these females show no regard for the sensitive nature of their husbands' occupations and manage to make everything all about themselves. Frankly, they're despicable characters.
So what's up with that? Guys?
God, you've given women equal value in your heart, but you've also given men and woman varied roles. Our sin natures always make for easy conflict as we contest our differences. Forgive us all for usurping power we're not supposed to hold. And help us to always honor you in all things. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.