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Being 'Just' a Husband Can Be Fun

Being 'Just' a Husband Can Be Fun 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 References 1. Stiehm ER. Being just a husband is no fun . AJDC . 1989;143:1401-1402. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

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Being 'Just' a Husband Can Be Fun

Abstract

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...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1990 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0002-922X
DOI
10.1001/archpedi.1990.02150320016012
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Abstract

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 References 1. Stiehm ER. Being just a husband is no fun . AJDC . 1989;143:1401-1402.

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American Journal of Diseases of Children – American Medical Association

Published: Aug 1, 1990

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