My wife works two full-time jobs and earns a solid six-figure sum. I don’t work that hard—just trying to find myself. Recently, she gave her parents a large amount of money to buy a car, while mine got nothing. I lost my temper, feeling hurt and left out, and caused a scene. To my surprise, she didn’t shout back. She just looked at me calmly and said, “When you find yourself, you’ll understand that giving isn’t about fairness—it’s about gratitude.”
Those words stayed with me. I began to realize how much she carried every day without complaint. While I searched for purpose, she was out there building one—with discipline, love, and quiet strength. She wasn’t trying to show off or make me feel small; she was simply honoring the people who helped her get here. It wasn’t about money—it was about respect.
