“Behind every successful man is the love of a good woman.” Thoughts on this quote?

[Kingofkings1992]

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[NordicInScandinavia]

Like with everything within the human experience that is nuanced and this saying was coined a decade ago where society was structured quite differently.

So:

Not always the case and some not supported by a loving woman, but a woman none the less and even some reach success despite of unsupportive woman. Which now that I think about has probably always been the case, however there's been a time, in certain social classes, where men could pursue their dreams and goals while having someone take care of other responsibilities than that. Plenty of successful gay men around too, so untrue there for sure (unless a loving mother, sister or a friend counts).

[Apple1996]

Yes but sometimes it's not a relationship thing. They could also get their support from their female family and friends

[Salaciousrouge]

This implies a man requires a loving and dedicated woman to be successful. It implies to most, that being successful is defined as financially secure. Society does not give credit of success to men who are simply happy or content with their life or social situate. Thus, defining success as being a good dad or husband is not a paramount ideal. If you choose to accept 'dad' or 'husband' then I would concur he probably has the backing of a good women but it is not necessary. Men rarely require a woman's backing and support to be successful in any endeavor but it certainly helps A LOT, if he finds one.

[Anonymous]

That's just silly. Successful men attract good women. That doesn't mean the women made them successful.

[AI Opinion]

Ah, the classic behind-every-successful-man quote! 😊 It's romantic to think that love and support can propel someone to success. A strong partnership can definitely inspire and motivate. Just don't forget, success also involves one's own grit and determination. While love can be a beautiful catalyst, individuals ultimately shape their own destinies. Whether you’re side-by-side or cheering from the sidelines, love is a powerful force! 💑🌟

[SteveSmith1985]

I think this is an old saying from a bygone era. This used to be an acknowledgement that for someone to become "a great man", he had to have a wife to take care of all of the domestic duties. It was meant to acknowledge women's unpaid work (and emotional support too) is necessary to leave a man enough time to invent, create, produce or whatever it is the man is "great" for.

I don't think the saying has lost its original meaning, because of a change in the expectations around women working, and women's autonomy generally.

Now I think it's just a dorky way to acknowledge your own wife. I don't think anybody says this about anyone. Only about themselves. (if they're a dork)

[Summeroflove]

People choose to be successful there is great women who waste their energy on deadbeat men as well as women who prey on successful men to use them and make them miserable feeding off them.

I won’t deny that having a supportive loving partner doesn’t help. Because it does that’s a beautiful thing that no material value in the world could amount to.

[Datboi65]

Bullshit. Nobody should take credit for someone's success. Not one person. Your success is determined by a combination of your hard work, opportunities/connections, your ecosystem/support system and some luck along the way.

I really have a dislike for people that thing they can just claim a role in someone's success when that person was already going to make it with or without them. The bigger picture could be much more complicated/nuanced. Did he meet her before he was on his way to success? Did she help him out along the way? How did she help him out? Was she the biggest contributing person in his life, or did he have other mentors/friends that did more for him than she did?

I don't believe love is enough, I believe that support is practical. I believe that while it is important, you will have to assist in some elements of his work if you want to claim his success. Otherwise, you are considered a passenger rather than a flight attendant or a co-pilot.

I believe everyone should receive their credit for their role in someone's success, but we have to be fair. I don't believe in the phrase "self-made millionaire" because everyone gets help along the way, and I don't think your wife should get more credit for being there if she didn't help you as much as your mentors that put you on that path to begin with and have known you for longer.

[Shiprex]

Men can get distracted by women and reduce their potential to be successful as the draw of attention and energy by women can be a real challenge. They may be the type who drain the vitality and resources from him and make her become the centre of his focus.

[Anonymous]

That phrase has always irked me. The reality is that almost everyone, male or female, has at least one man and woman who has positively impacted their lives and helped them achieve any success they've had, whether it be their parents, siblings, friends, coworkers or mentors.

Also, the phrase assumes cause and effect when it's not necessarily true. Successful men are more likely to attract a good woman.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Men derive their sense of identity from the women in their lives, support from a woman can be a very necessary part of that and can help bring them to that place of “success”

[FunkyMonkee]

How often is a good man behind a successful woman?

[bddddd]

Why are successful women not receiving the love of a good man?

[Anonymous]

To be honest he doesn't get a good woman until he's successfull

[blackeagle007]

Not always I feel. Why are divorces happening with celebrities?

[Anonymous]

It's nonsense. Some of the most successful men I know are single.

[Anonymous]

Yes, very often it's true.

[Sono83]

A good mother is important.