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bernie's bender
07-07-2010, 07:25 PM
I found this to be of great interest.... Any chance of getting this stuff reinstated?


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.

EagleLady
07-07-2010, 07:43 PM
Sounds sexist if you ask me

Eve
07-07-2010, 08:26 PM
After your lovemaking and he is sweetly sleeping, take a pillow and gently smother him.

bernie's bender
07-07-2010, 08:28 PM
After your lovemaking and he is sweetly sleeping, take a pillow and gently smother him.

I think that costs extra!

SEXIST!? Such a big word for such a pretty girl!





ha ha!

whitcap
07-07-2010, 08:34 PM
Any chance of getting this stuff reinstated?


This video should answer your question
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmifO2sKT7g

bernie's bender
07-07-2010, 08:42 PM
omg, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

bernie's bender
07-07-2010, 08:43 PM
This video should answer your question
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmifO2sKT7g

she was married to a total wussy man though... and a guy wrote the dang song!

http://bluntcard.com/images/1273039581joan.gif

Eve
07-07-2010, 09:18 PM
NO
MORE
WIRE
HANGERS
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Molly
07-07-2010, 09:41 PM
I prefer the one and only rule of marriage that any man needs to know:

You can either be happy...or you can be right.

Nobody'sBeach
07-07-2010, 10:01 PM
A good wife always knows her place.


You see, the secret to eternal wedded bliss isn't just giving good...


Head for the kitchen, ladies.