From Housekeeping Monthly, May 13th, 1955
My grandmother was pregnant with my father when this article was written. People were bringing life into this world under this social norm, and it is so enormously different than what I can imagine living in that I can't help but wonder why it ever existed. And what will future generations be shocked about by today's standards?
Here are some highlights:
- Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll 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.
- 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.
- Be happy to see 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.
- Don't complain if he's late home for dinner or even is he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.
- Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
- Don't ask him questions about his actions of 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.
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