A few months ago, we talked about 10 reasons your girlfriend calls you daddy. Today’s article will be dedicated to why your wife calls you daddy. Of course, wives are different from girlfriends. A girlfriend is two steps from becoming a Mrs. while a wife is a bonafide madam of the house.
For a girlfriend, calling you daddy means she really likes and appreciates you, among other reasons. For wives, their reasons are slightly different and that mostly comes with seeing you finish. Girlfriends usually make efforts to impress their boyfriends especially if they hope to get that ring. For wives, there’s no need. Therefore, Skabash lists 10 reasons why your wife calls you daddy.
1. She’s following tradition
Long before Western civilisation infiltrated Africa, African women, particularly Nigerians, addressed their husbands with the name of their firstborns. In Igboland, for instance, you’ll hear something like “Nna Ekene,” “Mpa Ngozi,” “Papa Emeka” etc. Yorubas will address their husbands as “Baba Wasiu,” or “Baba Demola” etc. Today, a lot of modern women still follow the tradition with an oyibonised version by calling their husbands daddy.
2. She acknowledges you as the father of her children
Your wife calls you daddy because you’re the father of her children. African culture values children. It also values a complete family of a man, woman, and children. By calling you daddy, your wife is telling the world that whatever children she has are yours.
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3. She’s religious
If your wife is the churchy type, chances are she’s calling you daddy because it’s part of her church doctrine. Members often call their pastors, daddy in the Lord or daddy GO. So they expect married women to call their husbands daddy to acknowledge them as the heads of their homes.
4. She’s submissive
Most traditions and cultures mandate wives to be submissive to their husbands. This includes submitting the authority to the man so the home can thrive. That is why you hear something like “man of the house.” By calling you daddy, your wife acknowledges that you’re the lion of the tribe of Judah in her life… in a good way o. Don’t use it against her otherwise, you go hear am.
5. She respects you
It’s one for her to submit to you because it is required of her, it’s another for her to actually respect you. If your wife calls you daddy, it could mean that she respects you not just as her husband but for who you are as a person. Cute, right?
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6. You’re much older than her
Women are generally attracted to older men. The older you are, the more respect you will receive. If you’re married to a much younger woman like Ned Nwoko married Regina Daniels, it’s very likely that your wife will call you daddy. Calling you baby or babe may sound weird in her ear considering the age gap. If that makes you feel old, deal with it. After all, no be me send you make you marry small pikin.
7. She loves calling you daddy
There might not be any other reason except that she loves calling you daddy. For women, daddy is just like every other pet name like baby, babe, bae, honey, sweetie, sugarpie, etc. Your wife probably chose to call you daddy because it’s more appealing. She may have heard it from a romantic movie and felt it would sound romantic to address you as daddy.
8. She trusts you
Forget Daddy Wa and Mommy Wa freaky freaky shenanigans, your wife calls you daddy because she trusts you. You make her feel safe no matter the circumstances. She knows you’ve got her back and will not deliberately hurt her. Just as fathers are safe havens to their daughters, you’re her own safe haven. In return, she’s ready to do anything for you. Giving you her entire trust by calling you daddy is one of her unique ways of demonstrating that.
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9. Your bedmatics is on point
If you’re constantly making her scream in bed, then she’ll likely call you daddy. If she’s a freak in the sheets and you can keep up with her stamina, my brother you’re the odogwu in bed matters. Don’t blame her. Women always say and do funny things after receiving a good D. Just pat yourself on the chest and acknowledge that you have conquered her nether regions well.
10. You’re a wealthy man
Women respect wealthy and powerful men. If you fall into that category, your wife will likely call you daddy to reflect your status. She’s acknowledging that you’ve provided her some financial security which most women are praying to have. Enjoy it my brother. You deserve the respect.
Bonus…
Here’s what you will do if your wife calls you daddy:
- Call her mommy in return, especially in public. Trust me, it will turn her on. A woman I know says she always feels like giving her husband brezz when he calls her mommy in public.
- Shower her with gifts. Converting them to cash will be highly appreciated.
- Love and respect her. In other words, treat her like the queen she is.
- Do not expose her weaknesses in public. You’re not perfect too.
- Continue giving her a great D. The Lord will give you strength.
- Always make her your priority. She will love you more for it.
- Respect her opinions. The fact that you make more money than her doesn’t mean you’re wiser. You’ll be surprised how her opinions can help improve your life.
- Be a gentleman. Go out of your way to do nice things for her. Chivalry is never underrated as far as women are concerned, even feminists.
Conclusion
As you can see, girlfriends and wives have slightly different reasons why they call the men in their lives daddy. A girlfriend’s reason mostly comes from a place of romance while a wife’s mostly comes from a place of respect and submission. Either way, it’s beneficial to you because it boosts your ego and lets you know you’re appreciated. Enjoy it and don’t forget to give back the respect. You’ll be glad you did.
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