In Arturo Pérez-Reverte's "Good Men," the author explores the dynamics of gender roles and influence within relationships. He suggests that traditionally, husbands should guide their wives, yet many men fall short of this expectation due to lacking character and integrity. As a result, it is often women who end up managing various aspects of life, filling the void left by their partners. The quote emphasizes a time when requests are made and when they are fulfilled, highlighting the contrast between desire and reality. It reflects on the qualities a man should possess to be a true leader at home, suggesting that the failure to embody strength and dignity often leads to an imbalance in the relationship, with women stepping into roles that challenge traditional expectations.

The day to ask, and the night to grant. It is the husband who should influence women; But since the three quarters of men lack strength and dignity, it is they who often take care of things ...

Here - book: Good Men - author: Arturo Pérez-Reverte.