Hi All,
Perhaps you should pin this up in the kitchen..... I'm sure the "Good
Woman" will appreciate it. (Apologies to any ladies).
This is an actual extract from a Home Economics text book,printed in
the UK in the early 60's.
Men love it. Women can't believe it actually existed.... (Can't think
why).......
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a
delicious meal ready on time for his return home 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. 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.
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.
Your goal: 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's
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 ...
TTFN
snafu
