The back-up plan
EVERY woman has a back-up plan — it’s for when Plan A doesn’t work, and Plan B needs to be activated to ensure the continued emotional health of the species.
Whether her back-up plan is another man, additional funds, or a nest egg somewhere to protect her family, women understand the importance of planning ahead, especially when dealing with beings as fickle as men.
Here some women share their Plan Bs.
Angella, 49:
When I married my husband he was some years older than I was. In my mind I know he will go before me. I know we both thought it but none of us wanted to say it. My husband came home one day with a life insurance policy. Thank goodness he did. In the back of my mind I was trying to plan how I would be able to take care of our children if he should suddenly pass.
Diane, 32:
My man is a looker I’m willing to admit it. Sometimes I wonder what’s stopping him from leaving me for another woman. That got me thinking, what if he did indeed leave me for another woman? Not that I wouldn’t know what to do but it would be such a waste to let some woman just walk right in and take him like that. I’ve been guilty of calling random women on the phone and threatening them to leave my man alone. I mean, a girl has to protect her territory.
Melissa, 41:
My husband is self-employed and so sometimes his earnings fluctuate. Plus because his line of work is heavily seasonal, sometimes it can really put a dent in our budget. I don’t think I have the guts to leave him but I would be lying if I said that I haven’t thought about it. At the end of the day love doesn’t pay the bills but love is still love.
Michelle, 34:
Never in my life did I think this would happen to me but it did. My ex got another girl pregnant while he was with me. Before, the thought didn’t even occur to me to leave him but when he pulled a stunt like that, what was I to do? I left him, just like that. A short while after I got into another relationship, but let’s just say I keep this one on a shorter leash. I really can’t have the same thing happen twice.
Stephanie, 53:
I’ve been married now for a couple years. In the early stages of our marriage I was a bit more secure so I really didn’t have need for a back-up plan. Now that I am getting older I really can’t compete with these young girls. Quite a few of my friends are getting divorces. Hopefully that won’t reach me but nevertheless a woman has to be prepared if anything should happen. When I meet up with the ladies, they pass around the business cards for a few of the good divorce lawyers in town. I would be lying if I didn’t say that I have a few of them tucked away just in case.
