okay this just makes my blodd boil
tell me again ahy we need men???

*Have dinner ready, plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return 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 mins to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. thouch up your make up, put a ribbon in you hair and be fresh looking, he has just been with a lot ot 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 it to provide it

*Clear away the clutter. make one last trip through the main part of the house just before you husband arrives

*Gather up shcoolbooks, toys paper etc and then run a dustcloth 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

*Prepare the children. take a few minutes to wash the childrens hands and faces (if theu are small) comb thier hair and if necessary change their clothes. they are little treasures and he would like to tsee them playing the part. 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 you desire to please him

*Listen to him, you may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arival 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 tranquility where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

*Dont greet him with complaints and problems

*Dont complain if he is 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

*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 his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice

*Dont 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. you have no right to question him

*A good wife always knows her place


**Housekeeping Monthly 13 may 1955*