Ego and the Family
I’ve written the past few days about different types of ego and how it plays out in how you relate as a blogger and as a businessperson, whether a partner in a company or an employee of that company.
But ego plays into much more than just our ventures online or at work. It also affects personal lives. Have you ever heard of a woman who complains because her husband works all the time? Or a couple decides to get a divorce and cites “irreconcilable differences” as the cause?
What would those “irreconcilable differences” be? As someone who has been down this road, “irreconcilable differences” can be traced back to ego problems by one or both spouses. By not figuring out how to put their own petty differences aside, someone decides that he or she is right and the couple continues to reach an impasse. Irreconcilable differences.
Ego, in this case, can be extremely detrimental to the health of both spouses, both physical and even mental, and if there are children involved, it can be a whole lot more destructive for them.
Usually, couple problems stemming from pride and ego take a few common forms (non-inclusive):
- Husband holds a desirable job and has influence into the outcome of others lives. The power goes to his head and he uses it to embark on sexual escapades and fantasies. With power or money comes opportunity, and those with uncontrollable egos tend to take advantage of their opportunities.
- Wife has a strong and independant personality. Through many experiences, she has come to a place where she isn’t going to “take any shit from any man”. When her husband disagrees with her, she lets him know in no uncertain terms. Wives with egos tend to dislike putting aside their egos for the health of a marriage.
These are not inclusive. They don’t apply in every situation, and indeed, there could be role reversal on either side. But these are common scenarios nonetheless, and demonstrate another problem with ego.
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Written by Aaron Brazell on September 8, 2006
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Ego is the driving force behind many of my actions. I find that volunteer work opens up my heart; I meet people who are selfless and inspiring; I understand the world is a compassionate silence and I have too much chatter in my head. If I could silence my chattery ego, I could truly hear other people.
In hospice work, you learn what really matters, I’m still learning. I have a big huge ego. My husband is my role model; he’s quite selfless in his purpose for living. he has no need for recognition. He just wants to make the world a better place. I am so lucky, in so many ways.
Ego is the driving force behind many of my actions. I find that volunteer work opens up my heart; I meet people who are selfless and inspiring; I understand the world is a compassionate silence and I have too much chatter in my head. If I could silence my chattery ego, I could truly hear other people.
In hospice work, you learn what really matters, I’m still learning. I have a big huge ego. My husband is my role model; he’s quite selfless in his purpose for living. he has no need for recognition. He just wants to make the world a better place. I am so lucky, in so many ways.