[CatherineofAragon]

You know, a lot of your rules are reasonable---they pretty much encapsulate the basic truths that women shouldn't try to change their men after marriage, and should show simple consideration to their husbands instead of always making it a he-she battle.

Respect the differences between male and female. Don't try to turn your husband into a pseudo-girlfriend.

Don't let yourself go physically. And men, this goes for YOU, too.

But these?

" We don’t remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand."

Not buying it. If after eighteen years of marriage, my husband couldn't remember my birthday or our anniversary, there would be no excuse. He has no problem doing so.

" Check your oil! Please."

Oh, heck no. Forget that. Keeping up the vehicles is his territory. Don't ask me to change the oil, and I won't expect you to do the laundry.

[umgud]

Your husband is a lucky man and should take special care of you.

[ctdonath2]

Yes, those.

Respect the differences between male and female. Don’t try to turn your husband into a pseudo-girlfriend.

Don’t let yourself go physically. And men, this goes for YOU, too.

But these?

“We don’t remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand.”

Yes, really. Dates just don’t stick. Just like you’re not going to change your oil.

“Check your oil! Please.”

I could/should be dead 4 times over already. Take the hint, be ready to do any of “his” tasks at any time.