Have you ever wondered about
the attributes of a great help
mate?
He’s the one who actually listens
when she talks.
She hands him a hammer
when they’re building shelves.
He bags the groceries
while she pays the cashier.
He holds her tightly
just because he knows her need for it.
She lets the silence hang
while he puzzles out life’s newest challenge.
He calls home to let her know he’ll be late—
he knows how she worries.
She doesn’t make a big fuss about
the muddy footprints, or the toilet seat left up.
He hands her a drink as she walks in the door
from extra hours at the office.
And she thanks him for his
thoughtfulness.
They snuggle on a regular basis,
just because it feels so right and good.
Help Mate: Helping each other with no
expectation
of reciprocation.
It’s done out of love.
-Evy Kristensen, Portland, Oregon
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