Pat Robertson Tells Co-Host That She Owes Husband Sex For Doing The Dishes

[big_dog]

Television preacher Pat Robertson on Tuesday advised a viewer — and his co-host — that they were “supposed to” reward their husbands with sex for helping with chores around the house.
A viewer named Carol wrote into the 700 Club because she said her husband “respects Pat’s opinion,” and she hoped the televangelist would side with her regarding a dispute about house cleaning.

“[M]y husband has always felt the need to point out when he helps with chores around the house,” the woman explained. “When he washes the floor, or does anything else, he always says, ‘Remember, I did that for you.’”

The viewer argued that her husband should stop viewing chores as a favor.
“I feel since we both live in the same house, he isn’t only helping me but the family,” she said.
Unfortunately, Robertson probably did not give the woman the answer she was looking for.

“Here’s the deal,” he said. “You’ve got to understand the male psyche. The male wants to do something for his wife. He wants to provide for his family, he wants to provide a home, he wants to provide shelter, and food. That’s what he feels his male obligation is. And when he cleans up, it’s saying, I love you.” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/27/pat-robertson-tells-co-host-that-she-owes-her-husband-sex-for-doing-the-dishes/

[liberal N proud]

1. And one wonders why a young man thinks that he is owed sex

[Enrique]

2. maybe that's why women didn't like him

he never did their dishes

[big_dog]

3. what a bad time to make such a comment!

robertson does it on purpose i think

[SamKnause]

4. His followers are worse than he is.

This ignorant old man would not have an audience if people were not so gullible.

[Lee-Lee]

5. I actually went on a date with a guy who thought like that

I knew 5 minutes in it was an only date too.

[Laelth]

6. The headline is deceptive.

I am a fan of neither Robertson nor the 700 Club, but, from reading the article, I don't think Robertson said what the headline claims he said. He didn't suggest that the wife "owes" her husband anything, but he did suggest that it might be nice to "reward" him for showing love (like he's a dog to whom you might throw a bone).

-Laelth

[liberal N proud]

7. Sex should be rewarding but not a reward

And the rewards should be mutual, not one way.

Either way, what Robertson said was in poor taste and has no place in todays relationships or what anyone thinks a relationship should be.

[3catwoman3]

12. Well said.

No one OWES anyone else sex for ANY reason.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

8. Ugh. Sex as reward is a meme that needs to die.

No matter who it comes from.

[SummerSnow]

9. fucking asshole.

[johnlucas]

10. No Pat. They owe EACH OTHER sex. It's a MUTUAL duty

It ain't just the woman's job to provide affection in a marriage it's the husband's job as well.
It's about reciprocation.
You can't put it all on the woman.

When couples stop wanting to give each other affection (not counting illness or injury), the marriage is effectively over.
If it's like pulling teeth to want to show love to each other, then end the marriage.
Glorified roommates is all you'll be. Housemates that split the rent & utiities.

It's not just the woman's duty, it's the man's duty too.
Both ADULTS should understand the MUTUAL responsibilities in a marriage, sex being one of them.
John Lucas

[Laelth]

11. The English common law agrees with this position.

Here in Georgia, 60 days without sex is a legal separation (and it has nothing to do with whether the spouses are living in the same dwelling). A legal separation is defined purely by the passage of a certain amount of time without a married couple having sex. Only after a couple has been separated (in Georgia, at least) may a divorce be granted.

Interesting legal fact that many people do not know.

-Laelth