The little blue book called me, I ran to grab it, curious to see what Blanche Ebutt had to say to men and also see how much she knew about the men in her times. It was amazing how much Blanche wanted to get away with. The Don’ts for men seemed to make the wives idols to be worshipped. I am not complaining, I would love to be worshipped… Which woman doesn't want to be worshipped?
Anywho, as I read thru the 20 or so pages, the pressure to remember everything made me forget a lot of Don’ts – I only remember the ones that made me shake my head.
Here’s a list of the ones I remember
Don’t leave your things lying around. It creates work she will not appreciate
Don’t leave all the household chores to your wife. She also needs to feel like you are not a piece of furniture but a partner.
Don’t compare your wife’s cooking or anything to your mother’s or your wife will resent you and tell you to go back to your mother.
Don’t refuse any invitations your wife brings; be a great companion because she will do the same for you when you invite people over.
Don’t sulk and sleep angry at each other
Don’t always be in such a rush for work that you do not eat the breakfast she prepared or kiss her goodbye; she will be unhappy the rest of the day.
Don’t be jealous of your wife when she has a girls nite-out.
Don’t only share your jokes with your friends, share them with your wife aiso she will appreciate it.
Don’t spend all your time in the local club.
Don’t complain when the children make noise, they are your children too, have some fun with them.
Don’t make fun of your wife when she reads soft fiction or hard news; encourage her to read it.
Don’t forget your wife’s birthday.
Don’t complain when your wife spends money on nightgowns.
Don’t be too involved in the dealings with the help in the house.
Don’t quarrel with your wife in front of the help.
Don’t fuss if your wife goes out with a gentleman friend for dinners. If you
complain you may push the relationship to more intimacy.
Don’t spend all your time in the office.
Don’t complain when your wife has gentleman friends that visit when you are not there.
Don’t follow your wife when she visits her friends.
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