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Gino
13th February 2001, 02:16 PM
This is an actual extract from a home economics textbook printed in the
early 60's. Brace yourself ladies..............
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The Good Wife Guide

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return from work. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned
about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will 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. Gather up school books, toys, papers, etc. and then run a dust cloth over the tables.
During the colder 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.
Minimise all 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 conversation 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 his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax. Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit. Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
Don't complain if he is late home for dinner, or even 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 the 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 judgement or integrity. Remember, He is the master of
the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness.
Once he has had a chance to have his evening meal, clear the dishes and wash up promptly. If your husband should offer to help decline his offer as he may feel obliged to repeat this offer and after a long working day he does not need the extra work. Encourage your husband to pursue his hobbies and interests and be supportive without seeming to encroach.
If you have any little hobbies yourself try not to bore him speaking of these, as women's interests are often rather trivial compared to men's.
At the end of the evening tidy the home ready for the morning and again think ahead to his breakfast needs. Your husband's breakfast is vital if he is to face the outside world in a positive fashion.
Once you have both retired to the bedroom prepare yourself for bed as promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom as
he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed.
Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If you need to apply face cream or hair rollers wait until he is asleep as this can be shocking to a man last thing at night.
When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular your promise to obey him. If he feels that he needs to sleep immediately
then so be it. In all things be lead by your husbands wishes, do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy. Should your husband suggest congress then accede humbly all the while being mindful that a mans satisfaction is more important than a woman's. When he reaches his moment of fulfilment a small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have
had. Should your husband suggest any more of the more unusual practices, be obedient and uncomplaining but register any reluctance by remaining silent.
It is likely that your husband will then fall promptly asleep so adjust your clothing, freshen up and apply your night time face and hair products.
You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes.

John Saxton
13th February 2001, 03:38 PM
Yeah I remember those day's unfortunately a little piece of square plastic was introduced into the financial part of our lives!!!
Cheers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

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Johnno

Rod Smith
14th February 2001, 02:14 PM
Its nice to dream, even just for a few minutes. Just emailed this to a few wifes (not all mine). I wonder what they will make of it, you never know they might take it o board? Thanks for the laughs.

PenRex
14th February 2001, 06:02 PM
My dad (72 and going strong) had a tear in the corner of his eye after I read this extract out to him . . .

But this is the year 2001 !!

I get on the bed, lay on my back and thank God that SOME things haven't changed . . .

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Dear Lord,
May my Woodworking someday aspire
to be as good as my Darts,
and vice-versa. . . .

Rex

Jeff
12th March 2001, 05:04 AM
I don't understand the comments you guys, American women are still like this.......

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"Turning wood into treasures"

Gino
16th March 2001, 05:03 PM
Hey Jeff

You got a spare sister I could marry?

I'm good with wood and make a mean plate of spagetti.

Or alternatively could I send my wife over for some training?

regards

Gino

Dave in Cairns
18th March 2001, 01:46 AM
Cookies http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

Rod Smith
18th March 2001, 10:49 AM
Thanks Gino. I emailed this (hope theres no copy right infringement) to some lady friends and my wife at work. Got some spirited responses.
Cheers
Rod

Gino
18th March 2001, 09:31 PM
Hi Rod.

It's always good for a stir. If you want a real good spirited responce try sending it to a feminist.
One other thing men used to impose on women was the sale of tape worm eggs for women to swallow so that they could stay slim. I actually saw an old news paper ad which actually advertised the worms. (the add was shown on television)
Horrific stuff.

thanks

regards

Gino

Island Ape
9th May 2001, 07:42 PM
Now the updated version.

1.Have dinner ready:Make reservations ahead of time. If your day becomes too hectic just leave him a voice mail message regarding where you'd like to eat and at what time. This lets him know that your day has been crappy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.
2.Prepare yourself:A quick stop at the "LANCOME" counter on your way home will do wonders for your outlook and will keep you from becoming irritated every time he belches at the table. (Don't forget to use his credit card!)
3.Clear away the clutter:Call the housekeeper and let her know you'll need her for an extra day this week. Tell her that any miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in the Goodwill box in the garage.
4.Prepare the children http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gifrop them off at grandma's!
5.Minimize the noise:When he arrives at home remind him that the washer and garbage disposal are still not working properly and the noise is driving you crazy (but do this in a nice way and greet him with a warm smile.this way he might fix it faster).
6.Some DON'TS http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gifon't greet him with problems and complaints. Let him speak first, and then your complaints will get more attention and remain fresh in his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Simply remind him that the last one home does the cooking and the cleanup.
7.Make him comfortable:Remind him where he can find a warm fuzzy blanket if he's cold. This will really show you care.
8.Listen to him:But don't ever let him get the last word.
9.Make the evening his: a chance to get the washer and garbage disposal fixed.
10.The Goal:To try to keep things amicable without reminding him that you make more money than he does.

Iain
9th May 2001, 09:12 PM
Island Ape, looked at your profile, does not mention gender, or are you one of the feminist sympathisers who enjoys GTLO http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Iain (edited 09 May 2001).]

Gino
9th May 2001, 09:48 PM
Last time I looked I was male. Why do you ask does Island Ape want to go out on a date with me? (got to get permission from the wife first)
what does GTLO mean.? (I'll probably kick myself when you tell me.)

while I'm at it how does a guy living in Germany get a name like Island Ape?
Sorry if I ask but it's had me curious for some time now.

Thanks fella's
regards

Gino

Iain
10th May 2001, 08:29 AM
Gino, Getting The Leg Over http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

Island Ape
10th May 2001, 06:17 PM
Hi Guys
Island Ape is the English translation of my German nickname "Inselaffe" http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif the Krauts gave me this name almost 20 years ago and it seems to have stuck, so I use it now on the World Wide Web. As yet I've never meet another "Inselaffe", so if you see the name you know it's me!

Mike Tingey
Brit Woodturner
Munich, Germany

Gino
11th May 2001, 08:45 PM
Thanks Ian and mike for the education. I laughed out loud when I found out what GTLO meant.
As for Island Ape I always had images of some hairy bloke from some Island, funny how people get nick names. Where I'm from in Italy everyone has a nick name of sorts one that comes to mind is my cousins husband name where he's Known in dialect as "scarpasciot" which signifies that he is slack in a Lazy kind of way. Directly translated it means "shoelace which is untied" Looses a bit in the translation thought. (Must logon to the Italian woodworking bulletin board if there is one they'll appreciate it more)

Have a good weekend fella's

Gino

Iain
11th May 2001, 11:08 PM
www.woodaworkingluigi.com (http://www.woodaworkingluigi.com)
http://www.infodata-italy.com/wood/ita.htm

[This message has been edited by Iain (edited 11 May 2001).]

Gino
14th May 2001, 08:00 PM
I finaly figured out why the first address din'nt work, you stirrer you.
None the less it's got me curious now to see what the Italians have to offer.

cheers

Gino