Stoicess’ Poem: Partner refuses to work

May 29, 2023

He was always so determined and mentally strong,
you knew he was fit to be your trusted friend, and you looked forward to being together lifelong.

So, you took the leap and said, “I do”,
little did you know his behavior would change, once he had you.

Since the contract was signed, an exit was out of the question,
for the Bible says you are now One, so you figure it is you who has to make the concession.

You were working on an excruciating report when you received the text,
“I’ve had enough. I quit my job. A well-deserved vacation from life” was his pretext.

“I need some time off to figure out what I want” were the words used as he ended,
your head fell on the table as you thought – “Oh, … how splendid!”

You think to yourself, “What am I going to do now?”
The Christmas bills are rolling in, and it’s not like we have a cash cow.”

So, as the days pass and your suffering grows,
the Stoicess’ teachings begin to hit right on the nose.

You consider whether the event is due to nature or a change in your partner’s attitude,
nature cannot be controlled, but attitude can be changed with mere fortitude.

Your focus then changes to taking care of yourself,
since your partner has chosen the path of taking care of himself.

Your partner is no longer acting in the best interest of your two-person team,
selfishness has entered, and you each will no longer live in the dream.

Your partner views your protective actions as causing him excessive suffering,
you respond, “It’s Apostle Paul’s act of love using a type of buffering”.

Because currently, your partner is a liability and not an asset to your team,
it’s time he brings himself back as he reclaims his self-esteem.

For neither of you promised, that to the other, a liability you would be,
but an asset as you faced life together were the words on which you both agreed.

So, your marriage contract was signed and is now in force,
but there are stipulations you made to one another aforehand, that must be enforced.

And once he returns to being that man you dearly love,
You will be back in his arms and act as he’s always called you – “My Little Dove”.

I’m Lori Stith, The Stoicess
Your Christian Life Coach
AND I believe in YOU!

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