Very interesting (and kind of disturbing)

An actual 1955 Good Housekeeping article.
I can’t seem to cut and past the article but I have to share this with you-
Its called “The good wife’s guide”

-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 been thinking of him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) 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 it is one of your duties to provide it.

-Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.

-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 Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all the 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 conversation are more important than yours.

-Don’t greet him with complaints and problems.

-Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as 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 a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

-Don’t ask him questions about his actions or comment 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.

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COuld you imagine???

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Dont let my DH see this!!

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

-Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.

-Don’t ask him questions about his actions or comment 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.

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Some of it applies... I always clear the clutter before he comes home because I'm always making a mess, lol. But as far as the low, soothing voice..... that's DEFININTELY not me

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Yeah right!!!!!!!!!!!

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All I can say is thank goodness for our moms and grandmas who changed this!!

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Posted by SuzBride

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

-Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.

-Don’t ask him questions about his actions or comment 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.

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OMG! That is awful! What were they thinking!

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My favorite:

Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night


I mean come on late is one thing, but not coming home??? Can we say foot up his
a s s??

Message edited 9/19/2005 11:33:07 AM.

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Check this out. It may not really be true.

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Posted by JimmysBride

Check this out. It may not really be true.

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Well the good part was at least women did not have to work back then. I would love to a house wife, although i would not be able to follow all those rules!!

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My DH should do that for me!!!! Imagine..?????

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stepford wives anyone???

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

-Be happy to see him.

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what century is this?

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My FI actually has this tacked in the sun-visor of his truck because one of the guys at work gave it to him when we got engaged.

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"You have no right to question him."

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This was DEFINITELY written by a man.

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

that's nice...

it was funny and sad at the same time

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SO CRAZY WHAT ABOUT THE WOMAN THAT WORK ALL DAY AND THEN COME HOME AND WORK TO FALL DOWN SO 1950'S

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You would think the Pope was coming for dinner. Ya know what's sick is that my FMIL has made comments to FH of me in comparison to how she took care of her husband and it sounds like she memorized this list