Rule: An Orderly Home
Rule: Have Dinner Ready
Perhaps this would be doable. That is if all mothers and wives were single-task servants whose only concern were their husbands' needs. We love our husbands, but it is not the wife's job (sorry "1950s Wife's Guide Rules"!) to make sure he is fed the moment his elbows hit the dining room table. And if he has something to say about it, there's this awesome app called Seamless. It's blowing up right now.
Rule: Don't Talk
According to an article called "7 Tips For Keeping Your Man" from the 1950s, you should just sit, look pretty and nod along as your husband talks about his day. WRONG! Whether it's the political climate or the latest episode of 'Scandal," if you feel like talking about it, do. Just don't give away any spoilers!
Rule: Arrange His Pillow
Unless you are receiving the same royal treatment, we strongly urge that you dismiss this rule (and the one that suggests taking off his shoes) from "The Good Wife's Guide." Remember: You are teaching your kids to take their own shoes off, so why should your husband be exempt?
Rule: Prepare Yourself
While we can get on board with the recommended 15 minutes of rest time, we're going to amend this rule a bit and encourage that, instead of being "a little gay and a little more interesting" for your husband's sake, focus on treating yourself to some R&R and making yourself feel good.
Rule: Minimize All Noise
No way! This rule is a definite one to break. Turn up your favorite playlist so that it can almost contend with your awesome singing voice. The husband and kids are, of course, welcome to participate.
Rule: Don't Greet Him With Problems
Hopefully you married your best friend. If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't keep things bottled up for fear of upsetting your partner like this rule suggests. You could end up missing an opportunity to talk about what's bothering you, which may lead to even bigger problems down the line.
