03 Feb 11
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Originally posted by Busygirlhmm... I wonder what would happen if I did this...
I need a good wife. I would love to sit by a warm fire, quietly appreciating a cool drink in a clean house after a long day at work with the work weary. It sounds like heaven.
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for her return. This is a way of letting her know that you have be thinking about her and are concerned about her needs. Most women 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 she arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. She has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
Be a little gay and a little more interesting for her. Her 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 wife arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.
During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for her to unwind by. Your wife will feel she has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to her 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 her.
Greet her with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please her.
Listen to her. You may have a dozen important things to tell her, but the moment of her arrival is not the time. Let her talk first - remember, her topics of conversation are more important than yours.
Don't greet her with complaints and problems.
Don't complain if she's late for dinner or even if she stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what she might have gone through at work.
Make her comfortable. Have her lean back in a comfortable chair or lie her down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for her.
Arrange her pillow and offer to take off her shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
Don't ask her questions about her actions or question her judgment or integrity. Remember, she is the master of the house and as such will always exercise her will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question her.
A good husband always knows her place.
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kinda casts some new light on the original version, doesn't it? I mean, most women actually DO expect most of these things from men, don't they? maybe not the make-up, but that could easily be switched to a more manly 'freshening up' and BAM were right back on track.
03 Feb 11
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Originally posted by wormwoodReplace make-up with a clean shave and BAM.
kinda casts some new light on the original version, doesn't it? I mean, most women actually DO expect most of these things from men, don't they? maybe not the make-up, but that could easily be switched to a more manly 'freshening up' and BAM were right back on track.
03 Feb 11
Originally posted by wormwoodLOL, I think I prefer a less personal approach to relationships.
hmm... I wonder what would happen if I did this...
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for her return. This is a way of letting her know that you have be thinking about her and are concerned about her needs. Most women are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the w ...[text shortened]... ld easily be switched to a more manly 'freshening up' and BAM were right back on track.
03 Feb 11
Originally posted by Sunburntwell it's not like we ever do all that crap. but every man who's ever lived with a woman knows we are pretty much expected to. also, as we all know, "it's not enough to do it, you must WANT to do it!". so we just rather don't do it, and drown the noise with beer and sports.
LOL, I think I prefer a less personal approach to relationships.