As it turns out, I have more patience than the vast majority of women I know. It's just me. I'm not an impatient sort, and that quality alone has allowed me to be a good father.
As for the work thing, she was stellar in her field, and I was mediocre in mine. I don't slam myself for being average in that regard, few rise to the top of their fields. Rather, I congratulate my wife for being one of the few.
amen!
nice to see that some guys "get it".