A better wife...

Oishii
Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
edited October 4 in Chit-Chat
I want to be a better wife. Any tips?
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  • LJGmom
    LJGmom Posts: 249 Member
    Power of a praying wife book, not sure who author is.
  • Pinkmaddycat
    Pinkmaddycat Posts: 175 Member
    who says you are not a good enough one already?!
  • slbeutler
    slbeutler Posts: 205
    Read the book, "Have a new husband by Friday" it is not a joke either, the tips really work and it is all about what you should do.
  • Dar120
    Dar120 Posts: 2
    have you read "for women only" -- helpful info on understanding men and what is important to them.
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    open communication with him and knowing there is going to be compromise for everyone at one point or another.
  • jaxdiablo
    jaxdiablo Posts: 580
    Any woman who responded with the special favor and is single... wait, crap... nevermind... lol
  • kittycarson
    kittycarson Posts: 109
    Power of a praying wife book, not sure who author is.

    Stormie OMartian...This is a good book but requires patience and diligence...Not for the faint of heart!
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
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  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
    oh man. :laugh:
  • whisperingdragon
    whisperingdragon Posts: 334
    "I've learned from my own marriage that you must build a life together but also a life apart. You must grant each other the time, space and support to forge your own identities, your own way of expressing yourselves and giving to other. The most important ingredient of your relationship must be respect." (Berk, 2010)

    Berk, L.E. (2010). Exploring lifespan development (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon
  • auntdeedee87
    auntdeedee87 Posts: 706 Member
    Get off MFP and go spend time with your husband?
  • icemaiden17_uk
    icemaiden17_uk Posts: 463 Member
    God thats a mine field! I would say have a really good think about why you believe you are not already the best wife you could be! And communucation! That works for the OH and me! You also need to do random nice things! They always mean a lot!
  • glockster972
    glockster972 Posts: 704 Member
    Rather than ask a bunch of people you don't know, maybe you should ask your husband.
  • Captain_Mal
    Captain_Mal Posts: 945 Member
    She knows what's up. Make dinner, make love, let him be "right" every now and again even when he's wrong, try not to nag and when he doesn't want to talk or listen go find something else to do.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Have you tried counting calories and exercising?
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    Have you tried counting calories and exercising?

    I :heart: you so hard
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Add a steak and a nice cold beer too.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
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  • IamRoJ
    IamRoJ Posts: 530 Member
    Have you tried counting calories and exercising?

    HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
    Or make it a steak sandwich.
  • EmpressOfJudgment
    EmpressOfJudgment Posts: 1,162 Member
    Even better if you bring a voluptuous friend to open the beer for him.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    We men are a simple creature....Feed us, Care for us, Love us for who we are.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Consistency. <---- Serious answer.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I agree.............

    Other things that work in MY marriage:

    1. Let him think he is king
    2. Cook breakfast and coffee for him every morning before work
    3. Dinner is always on the table Sunday - Thursday night
    4. Lingerie on occasion
    5. Occasionally paying on date night
  • Maryfullofgrace
    Maryfullofgrace Posts: 342 Member
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    You know a lot of us think, hmmm how old fashioned this is. Well, I gotta be honest. I started following pretty much this similar advice about 10 years ago and it has made all the difference. I feel better about my job of being a wife. I don't know how he feels about it, but his smile is worth it when we are together.
  • KENNY1957
    KENNY1957 Posts: 89 Member
    10+
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
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    Yeah, yeah, we've all seen this one before. What I what to know is where is "The good husband's guide" ???
  • trekkiebeth
    trekkiebeth Posts: 172
    I'd also say find out what his "love language" is. If you both know each other's love languages the marriage will be happier for both of you.

    http://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn-the-languages/the-five-love-languages/ (You don't have to buy the book, although I do recommend it. Just looking at the list will be helpful.)
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    A little sweat never hurt anyone and sometimes being spontaneous is GREAT. Most marriages are missing spontaneous interaction.
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