Thursday, March 12, 2009

Where did we go wrong????






Parts of the Article that were cut out of this pic:

  • Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper etc and then run a dustcloth over the tables.
  • Over the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
  • Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they
    are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimze the noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet.
  • Be happy to see him
  • Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
  • Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first-remember, his topics of converstation are more important than yours.
  • Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand this world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax.
  • Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquility where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
  • Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
  • Don't complain if he's late home for diner or even is he stays out all night. Count this as a minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.
  • Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
  • Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in low, soothing and pleasant voice.
  • Don't ask him quetions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
  • A good wife always knows her place.









4 comments:

The Drinkwater Family said...

I got that sent to me too! Pretty ridiculous huh! My mom's comment was that the divorce rate was much lower in those days. This must be why. All I know is, I could never live like this, no matter how much I love my husband!

Mrs. Two Cents said...

Yikes! Kind of sounds like the marriage manual that Trixie is using. I wouldn't be able to do it for one day!

Marrissa said...

I know this is how I'm going to treat my husband when I get married...since I'm such a sweet angel.

Kirsten said...

Dallan actually gave me a copy of this the first year we were married; it now hangs on our fridge. Who knew he was so funny and delusional to think it would apply...)!?!