If you have ever wondered whether Paul McCartney has been a romantic partner, his recent words were probably worth the wait. Since Valentine’s Day is approaching, his answers to a Q&A through his website might give you a better understanding of his role as a father and a husband.
This is not the first time the self-declared romantic McCartney has shared his thoughts about the vital place family and love occupy in his life. So all of the love songs, whether it be with the Beatles or from his solo albums, come from a genuine place of care.
For the musician, being a father and a husband are entirely different realms requiring particular care. While his children, especially growing up, needed guidance, his marriage with Nancy Shevell is more about being considerate and ensuring he is always perceived as someone she can rely on.
Paul McCartney’s words on his website read:
“I would say that being a father and being a husband are two completely different things. As far as being a dad is concerned, I’ve always just tried to give my kids a bit of guidance if they seem to need it – but that was when they were younger. Now that they are older, they’re guiding me! They don’t need so much guidance these days, but if there’s ever a problem, I’m happy to be the guy they come to. So, that’s largely the thing about being a dad. You’re just there to help, and I suppose to have fun with – we do have a lot of fun. Now they’re older; we can have a drink together!
When it comes to being a husband… I see it as just trying to be good to my wife, Nancy, and be considerate and romantic. I completely overdo Valentine’s Day! There’s not just one card, there are cards hidden around the room, and sometimes things spill into the next day – it’s completely silly. If there’s an excuse to have some fun, I overdo it! At Christmas, I go crazy with the tree lights and fairy lights – totally overdo it.”
He added:
“I try to be helpful as a husband too. If there’s a problem, I like to be the guy that will lend some strength to it. I’m always happy to be the person Nancy relies on, and be her strength when she goes through tough times. I am very proud to be ‘The Guy’ there. And I know she is grateful. So, that’s my role as a husband: it’s to be the strength and the romance at the same time. I don’t think I consciously chose to be that way. It’s just how I do things.”
After reading that long-winded and detailed response from McCartney, is it safe to say that the standards are ceiling high for the bachelors out there, right? Well, at least you have tangible tips for what to expect from a partner moving forward from the one and only Paul McCartney.
