What would you consider to be the greatest compliment a woman could give to a man courting her?
Who can ever forget Jack Nickolson’s famous compliment of a woman that he gave Helen Hunt in the movie As Good as it Gets? “ You make me want to be a better man.”
I surmised in a novel excerpt the compliment the Queen of Sheba may have given King Solomon. The novel is a contemporary application of a story form to promote understanding of proverbs and ancient wise sayings in relation to our modern times.
Excerpt
“For what greater expression of love or compliment could a woman give to a man than to tell him she wants him to be the father of her child?”
Source:
As A Lily Among Thorns – A Story of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and the Goddess of Wisdom by Rudy U Martinka
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I wasn’t expecting that lol! Judging by all the feral children running around fatherless these days I can’t unite the sentence with fact. Do men really see this as a compliment? Of course some will and do…but I’m struggling with this one. My own experiences (as in father, not husband) tells me that even though some do it is a feeling a great majority also soon tire of!
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It is a one sentence excerpt which can easily be interpreted out of context. You would have to read the entire novel to understand differently.. .
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Hi Rudy, Love yr blog…very thought-provoking and interesting. I’ll certainly revisit. Moreover, will check out the eBook mentioned. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for your kind words.
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Since I’m childfree that’s a no-go. And not really a compliment; neither men nor women should be valued by their ability or willingness to reproduce.
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Sorry if I offended you. The comment is an excerpt from a Biblical fiction novel. of my interpretation of the relationship of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. I understand your point of view so I will change the title.
Thanks.
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I think in a Biblical context, or even within a traditional community or a more conservative family oriented context, this would be a great compliment – the man would be complimented for all that he can offer. However, outside of those contexts (for example, in the current modern lifestyle context), I’m not sure a man is always appreciated for his intrinsic qualities.
So, such a compliment could refer to his looks if he is good-looking, or his wallet, if he’s well-off or earns a good salary. Also, as someone else has commented, not all single men are ready to have children, so such a compliment may not be appreciated in such cases. It’s all about context.
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Do not disagree with your modern lifestyle context, however, 3000 years may only be a wink in time. In my opinion, I am making comparisons and suggesting readers decide if ancient wise sayings are better or worse for modern society.
Thanks for your insightful comment.
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