Journal article
Being 'Just' a Husband Can Be Fun
American journal of diseases of children (1960), v 144(8), pp 854-854
01 Aug 1990
Abstract
Sir.—I was amused by Dr Stiehm's1 account in the December 1989 issue of AJDC of his experiences as "prince consort." He must be congratulated for being brave enough to share with the readers his problems handling lack of notoriety. I find it disconcerting, however, that his identity seems to center mainly, if not exclusively, around his professional persona. He becomes a "nonperson" away from his job and experiences great difficulty not being the center of attention. I wish to submit that he does not become a nonperson, but his wife's husband, an intelligent and educated man with enough social graces and interests "to make it" without the aura of the white coat.As Dean of Students and a successful physician, my wife enjoys her own reputation and prominence. There are occasions when I am "just the husband," or the "Mrs" as I like to call myself. I do
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- Title
- Being 'Just' a Husband Can Be Fun
- Creators
- DANIEL V Schidlow
- Publication Details
- American journal of diseases of children (1960), v 144(8), pp 854-854
- Publisher
- American Medical Association
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1990DT47400012
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84942186287
- Other Identifier
- 991021838601004721
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