Stunning: Surrendered Wives
The Surrendered Wife In the battle of the sexes there dissent in the ranks. Hard won equality is being surrendered by a new breed of women who are happy to let their men take charge. So when some promise to love, honour and obey; they mean it. Obedient wives, a rare breed of women who would rather iron trousers than wear them.
the women who have decided that the recipe for marital bliss lies in obedience, submissiveness and domesticity.... spend her days as a housewife looking after her accountant husband and their four children. And 26-year-old mother and wife Crystal believes that a wife’s primary role is to support and assist her husband. She thinks that wives who work are selfish and that a good wife knows when to keep her mouth shut.
I was very surprised to see a programme on Spanish TV yesterday about this movement in the States where women willingly "surrender" to another person, namely her husbands. 
I am so stunned I cannot believe this exists in a modern world, I am speechless, does not happen very often, trust me
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Surrender in marriage works both ways.
While I would never go so far as to "bow my head" to anyone, in marriage as in business, I will always willingly "surrender" or change my course if someone, be it my husband or a business colleague, presents a reasoned and valid argument for my doing so.
Of course, I would expect them to do the same in return.
This attitude has, over the years, led to a number of very spirited reasoned discussions!
I am among those who have come to the conclusion that there is greater freedom in surrendering myself to a man who is able to fulfill the role of protector and provider and allow him his rightful place as head of household. I don't believe that women should just bow their head to every man, but to the man who has their best interest at heart and who loves and cherishes them and is capable of honoring a woman in the way that she should be. It may seem old fashioned, but it works, it worked for centuries before, and it still works now.
True equality and freedom in marriage are found in the principles of the Bible. As Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, so is the Husband the head of the marriage. But also remember that Christ died for His Church. Marriage is a partnership of equals but each has their own duties and reponsiblities. When both partners fulfill their responsibilties faithfully the marriage is happy and successful. The Bible also tells us that the man is to love the woman as himself. As a husband, putting the needs and desires of my wife ahead of my own, protecting her and providing for her is my duty. And after 10 years of marriage it seems to be working very well.
Aloshek, I on the other hand believe no woman should bend her head to anybody, especially not her husband. I t should be a togetherness of two people on the same level, not one below the other....
There is no such thing as a rightful place of a man in a household. In a household there are two people on an equal and balanced basis.
Since I believe the Bible is true, then I also believe that Ephesians 5:24-25 is true. However, that doesn't mean I agree with everything written in The Surrendered Wife as I have never read it.
Ephesians 5:24-25 (King James Version)
24Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
(Thanks Q and Issabella for your help with this post)
My best friend, a woman, is definitely the head of her household. You may find this shocking, but he bows his head to her....completely. He will not even answer a question without referring to her. This works for them and he is not afraid to say so.
We both bow our heads in this household, depending on the day. I deal with clinical depression and there are days that I need him to be my protector, days that I feel weak. Other days, when I am strong, I take over emotionally to give him a break.
Without this equality of bowing, we would not survive. 
The word "should" is a very dangerous one to apply to another individual besides yourself.
If anything " should" happen in any society I hope it is along the lines of letting people do what is good for them in their private life as long as it is not harmful to themselves or others.Free will as it were.
I think these opinion threads should be written in the language that the individual is learning otherwise I do not understand why it is on this site. I would rather talk about the weather.
I don´t know why all you women are getting upset about the male being the dominant species. It stands to reason that´s the way God intended it to be. Of course women should be subservient to men and yes, even bow their heads in the presense of their men. I know for a fact that I have total rule in my household and if my wife were ever to disobey me then !!!!!
What´s that love, no I am not on the computer again, Yes, yes, yes, I have already made the beds and washed the kitchen floor. Jesus Christ, why don´t she leave me alone. Look I have to go now, I still have to do the dishes but I will finish this when she has gone out and left me in peace.
Here's advice from a 51 year old very married man:
Remember chicas, it takes a heckuva good man to be better than none, so don't settle.
Forget about what a man says. . . it's how he acts towards you that counts.
If you don't tell him right away that what he's doing bugs you (like while you still care about him) it'll get to a point where you'll stop caring about him and because everything he does will bug you.
A man is like a hardwood floor, girls. If you lay it right the first time you can walk all over it forever. (Okay, just checking to see if you're paying attention)
Finally, as for me. When there's some issue being discussed on TV I just turn to my wife and ask, "Now what's my opinion on that again Dear?"
Hope this helps
Regarding "modern day" and what should or should not be; no one should submit to anyone, but if an individual chooses to be, then so be it. No offense, but you are only slightly older than my daughter who has not even begun to understand what real love and devotion is. Depending on the circumstance and/or time, my wife or myself may appear to be the submissive one. Any good relationship has partners who are not afraid to stand up or submit to the other. Any person who spends their life self reliant from the opposite sex, will be very lonely, both physically and mentally.
There is an equivalent men's movement about sacrifice and focus on one's wife and children in the USA called Promise Keepers. I think these movements cropped up in the USA because our culture here is so selfish, self-absorbed, self-centered ... and we have to go out of our way to achieve the obvious such as dedicating our lives to our spouses and children. Most people here look at a wife/husband and kids as accessories or a burden. Or a mistake.
Another example would be our civil rights movement. Seems stupid to other countries perhaps that we'd have to make such an effort to be nice to each other and treat each other with fairness and justice.
Please just ignore us while we work these things out.
You know, some people are just submissive by nature, and enjoy submitting to someone. There are husbands that enjoy submitting to their wives, and vice-versa. Likewise, there are others who enjoy a dominant role.
It's not surprising that someone would embrace a Biblical interpretation that supports the way they already feel about something. Even though that is backwards it happens all the time with many issues.
From a Biblical perspective it is just as easy to make the point that the Genesis creation account progresses from the simple to the complex, from lesser glory to greater glory. The last thing to be created, God's crowning and most glorious, breathtaking achievement, was the woman, the crown jewel of all creation.
In the original creation in Genesis, Adam was not the head of Eve, nor was Eve submissive to Adam. Eve's submission to Adam came about as a result of the fall into sin, and from the first curse of the law given by God in Genesis 3:16. It is clear that the submission of women to men was not God's original plan, or intention, nor is it God's best.
Further, Galatians 3:13 says: Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us--for it is written, "cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree" So the very curse that brought women into submission to men has been rendered obsolete in Christ.
Moreover, Galatians 5:21 says we are to submit to one another, and the passage speak of the man laying down his life for his wife.
And Galatians 3:28 says-There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
In summary, I don't think the Bible demands a male dominated society, a male dominate church, or a male dominated marriage. I think that we are one in Christ, and sometimes it makes sense for the man to submit to the woman, and vice versa. (Especially if they enjoy it that way.)
I think that some American women are just sick of the so-called equality, when in fact they were supposed to work full time, look after their children and the house at the same time. They're fed up with the image of Ally McBeal or Samantha Jones. The welfare society enables them to stay at home on just one income and still enjoy their lives, without privation. Whereas in Europe, mostly in post-soviet countries, we are still fighting for a better social status, which can be easier achieved by the means of DINKS (Double Income, No Kids).
You are right there Issabela - true equality will never be achieved until men learn how to use an iron. - sheila-foste 3 hrs ago delete | flag
What´s an iron?
Estoy muy de acuerdo con Heidita sobre esto. Con todo respeto, creo que este el “surrendered wife” movimiento es una ideología religiosa y política de los fundamentalistas cristianos en las Estados Unidos. Trato a mi mujer como a un igual. Admiro una mujer que piensa de forma independiente.
