When I found out my boyfriend Robert likes to fish and hunt I must say I was very wary. I had been married to a Sportsman early on in my life and had experienced a lifestyle where the world revolved around preparation for fishing and hunting, fishing, fishing trips, sports stores, hunting, hunting trips, cleaning fish, cleaning meats, freezing, cooking wild game and fish, along with endless conversation revolving around large mouth bass, crappies, trout, mountain deer, antelopes, and elk. Sitting alone or finding something to do on my own was the norm many times as this man could not balance me and the sport. My experience with a Sportsman had not been that great.
When Robert and I first started seeing each other I was impressed by his intensity in his pursuit of me. An old fashioned gal, I truly believe that men are at their best when pursuing a woman and I enjoyed immensely his determination to catch me. Although he now knows he has won my heart, he continues the pursuit as he courts me with flowers, candy and sweet words of love. This is not an ignorant man.
What I have come to understand about fishing and hunting is that it is much more than just a hobby. It fulfills the need men have to pursue and catch. The excitement lies in hooking the fish or animal and bringing him in.
While at times I may not be happy that he is 'gone fishin' yet again, I can rest assured that he is being a man doing what men do their best…pursuing and catching. If fishing and hunting feed his need of pursuit then who am I to complain…it definitely works better than pursuing other women!
8 comments:
yes honey, I do love you and know that I have won your heart , I see that you do understand some of the things about fishing .............Robert
I am tickled you have caught your fish and he has caught his. Am looking forward to seeing the both of you again soon at our BEACH HOUSE. Love you, me
By the way, that's a good pic of Robert...Lori
Aw. As long as you're the most important fish in the sea, it's all good.
I,too, would prefer my husband to pursue animals and fish to other women! Great post, Robin!
Lisa
I knew a young lady in North Carolina whose marriage was going to take place "right after deer hunting season."
I thought that was a harbinger of her intended's priorities, but she accepted it as natural since all the men in her family were hunters.
Robert sounds like a great guy who knows how to put you first. Now, if they could just figure out a way to hunt deer without killing them, I'd be much happier.
And I do think you're onto something very primal in the male psyche. You're a very wise woman to have figured it out.
Thanks everyone!
...I wish they could hunt deer without killing them too... I always say please don't kill Bambi, or Bambi's mother, or Bambi's dad. We live in an area that is filled with deer and see them frequently in the yard...so majestic.
I think that is a healthy way to look at it. My hubby LOVES to fish. I will try and view it in a new light.
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