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This 1955 ‘Good House Wife’s Guide’ Explains How Wives Should Treat Their Husbands
LTDC ^ | 8/11/2018 | Angel Chang

Posted on 08/11/2018 12:27:31 PM PDT by Architect of Avalon

9.) Be happy to see him. Free him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him.

10.) 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.

11.) 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.

12.) Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquility where you husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

13.) Don’t greet him with complaints and problems.

14.) 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.

15.) 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.

16.) Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

17.) Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment of 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.

18.) A good wife always knows her place.

(Excerpt) Read more at littlethings.com ...


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Chit/Chat; Food; History; Society
KEYWORDS: 1955; antifeminism; antifeminist; feminism; feminist; genderwars; goodhousewife; housewife; humor; husbands; lol; love; marriage; men; parody; romance; satire; whatstheproblem; wives; women
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To: Architect of Avalon

I’d like to see the bona fides on that piece. Looks like fake news created by feminists, designed to put down men and marriage.


141 posted on 08/12/2018 7:02:42 AM PDT by polymuser (Its terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged today. - Chesterto)
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To: peteypupperdoo

If I was doing any of this my Hubby would definitely know there was a homicidal plot in there somewhere.


142 posted on 08/12/2018 7:05:14 AM PDT by sheana
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To: polymuser

It doesn’t put down men, or marriage, but conveys an order of things that feels right to most men and that most men would be happy with.

Some modern women clearly don’t want men to be happy.

That fact provides the contrast between their view and the view in the article.


143 posted on 08/12/2018 8:16:42 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: shelterguy

Please identify the author of the book.


144 posted on 08/12/2018 8:17:52 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: miss marmelstein

Write and post that.


145 posted on 08/12/2018 8:18:39 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: Jim Noble

Quote anything you’re referring to as an absurdity.


146 posted on 08/12/2018 8:20:02 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: ronniesgal

Lots do.

Tons do.

Read the comments.


147 posted on 08/12/2018 8:21:30 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: Jim Noble

Yes, I know. My comments had nothing to with the “guide” posted here but were general comments regarding relations between men and women.


148 posted on 08/12/2018 8:23:56 AM PDT by SamAdams76 ( If you are offended by what I have to say here then you can blame your parents for raising a wuss)
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To: Architect of Avalon

I will look and let you know. It’s hilarious compared to the societal norms of today.


149 posted on 08/12/2018 8:27:27 AM PDT by shelterguy
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To: Architect of Avalon

i know this! I really don’t have a problem with it either, but the wife has to be on board. and for the OP to first declare- “NO man wants this” and then say “ yeah, they do but so what?” is contrary. If you are going to come at me, have your argument on point.
again, to be clear- this is ok by me if all parties are in. and I do believe it was expected behavior of wives in the 50’s and 60’s. “Mad Men” got their material from somewhere!!! and Samantha always had a drink in her hand for Darrin on Bewitched. ( and she coulda turned him into a frog, instead)


150 posted on 08/12/2018 8:35:21 AM PDT by ronniesgal ( I wonder what his FR handle is??)
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To: Architect of Avalon

“It doesn’t put down men, or marriage,...”

I suspect its intent is to do so, indirectly. “What man would actually want that?! What wife would actually do that?!”

Typical covert proggie-fem agitprop, to me.


151 posted on 08/12/2018 8:43:56 AM PDT by polymuser (Its terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged today. - Chesterto)
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To: ronniesgal

Fair point.


152 posted on 08/12/2018 8:44:40 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: polymuser

Paint a picture of marriage you call preferable.


153 posted on 08/12/2018 8:45:37 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: Architect of Avalon

Some of this is pure 1955, some of it is BS... All of it was from a time when few middle class women had a ‘job’ other than taking care of the family.

Men during this time were also taught ‘respect’ for their boss and company and country. Much of it would appear quaint or odd by our standards today. For women and men...


154 posted on 08/12/2018 8:51:06 AM PDT by GOPJ (August 16 - NATIONAL "CANCEL YOUR NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION" DAY)
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To: GOPJ

It describes a positive dynamic between women and men.


155 posted on 08/12/2018 9:00:07 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: Architect of Avalon

The reason for the ‘women’s movement’ a few years later was that it didn’t work as well in reality as it did in theory... Culture changes tipped the balance away from stay at home ‘mom job’....


156 posted on 08/12/2018 9:02:17 AM PDT by GOPJ (August 16 - NATIONAL "CANCEL YOUR NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION" DAY)
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To: GOPJ

i always considered my self lucky to be a stay at home wife and mom. I still do! I have an older sister ( she’s 72 now) that wanted to ROAR, and she did/ does still.
Only thing i regret is not earning $$ to help toward retirement. My sister has alot of moolah now b/c 2 incomes. ( PS> her husband is/was a big cheat!! so she has that, too)


157 posted on 08/12/2018 9:07:28 AM PDT by ronniesgal ( I wonder what his FR handle is??)
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To: Architect of Avalon
Don’t get me wrong, a lot of that supposed 1955 article fits that time and I agree with much of it. But I searched and no one seems to actually have that physical article. Seems possibly fabricated, intended to stir up today’s women and manginas.

For me, here’s a picture of marriage I kinda like ;)


158 posted on 08/12/2018 9:09:58 AM PDT by polymuser (Its terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged today. - Chesterto)
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To: ronniesgal

Almost every choice has it’s rewards and drawbacks... If that wasn’t the case we’d all make the choice.


159 posted on 08/12/2018 9:17:46 AM PDT by GOPJ (August 16 - NATIONAL "CANCEL YOUR NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION" DAY)
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To: Liz
HA! The thing to remember is that back in 1955 most women didn't work so their whole existence depended on a man. The power differential in that type of relationship is pretty significant. He who makes the money has the power. Actually a lot of that stuff is just common courtesy. Most women are nurturing by nature and treat their husbands well no matter who brings home the bacon. The part about the husband being the big Mahuff is somewhat nauseating. ☺
160 posted on 08/12/2018 9:19:24 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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