I chose "A life spent in devotion to my family, with everything I do supporting their needs, wants, and desires."
This is the role that I believe a spouse and parent should take. Note the word "support." This does not mean that I become their slave, but rather that I provide for the essentials that sustain their lives and promote their growth.
And if this means that I work 80 to 100 hours a week to keep them clothed, housed, fed, and medicated, even if it means that I have no time for their emotional needs, then so be it. But it will be my choice to do so, not theirs.
I am not their possession - a pet on a leash that perfoms on command - I am an individual, with my own feelings, desires, and needs. And if they won't meet mine, then they should not expect me to meet theirs.
My ex never understood this.
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No love for Hamas, Hezbollah, Iranian Leadership, Islamic Jihad, other Islamic terrorist groups, OR their supporters and sympathizers.