The "Good Wife's Guide"

[GR8GIRLS]

Below is an actual article that appeared in a May 13, 1955 edition of Housekeeping Monthly. Were they nuts? hehe

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious
>meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that
>you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men
>are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of
>the
>warm welcome needed.

>Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he
>arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be
>fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.

>Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may
>need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

>Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the
>house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.

>During 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 to his comfort
>will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

>Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the
>washer, dryer or vacuum. 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 conversation are more important than yours.

>Don't greet him with complaints and problems.

>Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night.
>Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.

>Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him
>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 a low,
>soothing
>and pleasant voice.

>Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment 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.

[flash3992]

I know I'll hear about this, but I only have one word to say: "AMEN". J/K.....well not really....hehehe

[thebusylife]

There's a Sociology Professor who gives out this same article every semester to her classes. I think it's a riot! If I did any of those things, my dh would be highly suspicious of what was going on!LOL

Dawn