How to be a good wife (1955)

[Robert Jan]

this was published as a serious article in 1955

http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/goodwife.jpg

 

[Puddles]

LOL...I've seen that before. Although much of it is ridiculous, some of it is actually decent. I agree that having a nice place for my husband to come home to at the end of the day is a good thing and having some good food is a must...I know I appreciate the same.

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

Hmmm...my slightly warped mind interpreted the third thing a little differently than it was probably originally intended for..."a little gay" in the 21st century must mean bi and our my "duty to provide it" must mean getting all my girlfriends to participate in 3-somes. hehehe

 

[wateengedoe2]

Oh my GOD, this is SICK!

Let him talk first, remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours

Mmm, this was almost 50 years ago eh .. My mother still acts like this sometimes, I think, especially when I'm trying to say something ... The things my father and brothers say are always regarded as more important, because I'm 'just' a girl I think this is one of the main reasons I got into BB, to show them what this girl is capable of ....

 

[BrickGirl]

actually, I agree with many of the things listed. I think some women have totally freaked out and consider themselves dogs if they do anything that would make there husband "happy"

 

[makedah]

http://www.snopes.com/language/document/goodwife.htm

 

[Puddles]

http://www.snopes.com/language/document/goodwife.htm

Do's Dont's
Accept him at face value. Don't try to change him.

Admire the manly things about him. Don't show indifference, contempt, or ridicule towards his masculine abilities, achievements or ideas.

Recognize his superior strength and ability. Don't try to excel him in anything which requires masculine ability.

Be a Domestic Goddess. Don't let the outside world crowd you for time to do your homemaking tasks well.

Work for inner happiness and seek to understand its rules. Don't have a lot of preconceived ideas of what you want out of life.

Revere your husband and honor his right to rule you and your children. Don't stand in the way of his decisions, or his law.


The only part of that I disagree with is the last do/don't. I do believe that if you disagree, it should be discussed, never just oblige when you disagree. But also keep in mind his feelings...how you respond can make all the difference in the world. Of course, when ever we have a disagreement, I'm the one who's right.

 

[zkm]

Looks to me like a younger version of the Honeymooners of course there was no children with Ralph and Alice lol

First things first, and this is for the guys, women are always right !!! don't argue, don't get into it, its useless !!!

be considerate and value each others opinion, now at this point we have to consider what part of the relationship we are in lol, of course if we are married, then we are already hopefully past that point !!!

Women are domestic goddesses 99.9 % of the time, of course there are always exceptions and some men will oblige Women rule at home... well and everywhere else

If your husband honors you and your values, why not do the same for him

Can't we just all get along

 

[wateengedoe2]

Do's Dont's
Accept him at face value. Don't try to change him.

This is true, I think. Just the same for him, he shouldn't try to change you (but that wasn't part of the game in the 50's I think ...) If it's a small thing, you can accept that (and him) and if it's a big thing, you shouldn't be in the relationship at all.

Admire the manly things about him. Don't show indifference, contempt, or ridicule towards his masculine abilities, achievements or ideas.

Don't laugh at his small d*ck?

Recognize his superior strength and ability. Don't try to excel him in anything which requires masculine ability.

Whaha, I'm stronger than my boyfriend already (but not complaining about the former point )

Revere your husband and honor his right to rule you and your children. Don't stand in the way of his decisions, or his law.

Sorry, mr Boyfriend! Just try to stop me if you dare!

Just my 2 €-cents

 

[Puddles]

First things first, and this is for the guys, women are always right !!! don't argue, don't get into it, its useless !!!

My husband says you are right. I guess this is something we all agree on! hehehe

 

[zkm]

I learned my lesson MrsPuddles what beer does your husband drink if any lol, I owe him one