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Posted by ant n tilde

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

I don't really think it's funny. And, I COMPLETELY RESPECT all of you who have posted your opinions about it, whether or not it agrees with my feelings, or what the book says. But posting mocking pictures is immature.

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oooh i m sorry you were offended. . . i think they were just trying to lighten the mood. .

again i know it is hard bc it feels like they are getting personal - but they disagree with the ideas for their own lives NOT with you personally

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I know, but, say it, say what you feel, don't just post a stupid picture.

Re: The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands! (REVIEW) LONGEST POST EVER, BE WARNED!

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Posted by ant n tilde

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

I don't really think it's funny. And, I COMPLETELY RESPECT all of you who have posted your opinions about it, whether or not it agrees with my feelings, or what the book says. But posting mocking pictures is immature.

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oooh i m sorry you were offended. . . i think they were just trying to lighten the mood. .

again i know it is hard bc it feels like they are getting personal - but they disagree with the ideas for their own lives NOT with you personally

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yeah--don't think we are making fun of YOU at all Amanda -- this is just to make everyone laugh that's all. no one is bashing you at all--you liked the book and that's great.

Dr. Laura is just such a controversial figure that no matter what her name pops up---it causes debate and fire. i think posters put the pics up just to laugh as a representation of their opinion on her. but don't take it personal at all....not towards you!

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Posted by MJDoc12

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Posted by ant n tilde

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

I don't really think it's funny. And, I COMPLETELY RESPECT all of you who have posted your opinions about it, whether or not it agrees with my feelings, or what the book says. But posting mocking pictures is immature.

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oooh i m sorry you were offended. . . i think they were just trying to lighten the mood. .

again i know it is hard bc it feels like they are getting personal - but they disagree with the ideas for their own lives NOT with you personally

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yeah--don't think we are making fun of YOU at all Amanda -- this is just to make everyone laugh that's all. no one is bashing you at all--you liked the book and that's great.

Dr. Laura is just such a controversial figure that no matter what her name pops up---it causes debate and fire. i think posters put the pics up just to laugh as a representation of their opinion on her. but don't take it personal at all....not towards you!

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I appreciate that.

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Posted by beachbum05

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Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

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Posted by beachbum05

I like to read.

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you can read?

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I think so. I like picture books best.

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I just had to

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

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Posted by beachbum05

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Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

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Posted by beachbum05

I like to read.

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you can read?

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I think so. I like picture books best.

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I just had to

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BWAHAHA! Thats hysterical!!!!! Thanks Melissa. You are dee best.

I do loves me some picture books.

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Posted by ant n tilde

i didnt read the review bc i want to read the book but i bookmarked it

but seriously i totally agree with everything she says ( on her show )

maybe its not RIGHT and maybe its not PC but thats the way it is in my house and thats the way it will be when i am with FH - we are very traditional and believe in the traditional (old school) roles. . .I believe all this PC bullcrap is leading to the downfall of society THERE I SAID IT!!! i dont like to talk about it often bc i have never really met someone who agrees with me LOL so i dont feel like getting flamed but that is how i feel - i am definitely an anti feminist.

but i will not say more until i have read it!

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what a breath of fresh air!!! I HATE the whole PC movement...

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

You don't have to like her to take some of her advice, in the book. I'm not saying it again.

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Amanda,
I bought the book and really like it! The divorce rate in this country is SOO high. I am willing to try the suggestions in the book. They are very nice simple things to do for someone that you love who will ultimately respect and appreciate you for doing them! Who know's?? Maybe it will prevent a couple of failed marriages.

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Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. It's not as bad as it seems, really, it isn't!!

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interesting, thank you very much for the review.

I agree with alot of things, such as not nagging, saying what you mean, etc.

There was only one thing though that i didnt entirely agree with. Not that i dont agree with it but doesn't apply to everyone and what is said if women are not in the situation. Not every woman is a stay at home mom. Heres what im talking about:

'must say that an important point came for me when I was listening to you on the radio, Dr. Laura. You were listening to some woman grouse about picky little things, and you asked her, 'Does your husband provide well for your family? Are your kids all healthy? Do you get to stay at home with them?' and so forth. She answered yes to all of those questions. Then you said, 'So stop whining! You have forgotten to be greatful!' '

what if the woman helps provide with her husband for their family

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

. This sounds like the class that used to be taught in school during home economics during the 50's 60's that I heard about where you 'learned' how to be a wife.

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Funnily enough, those women who took those classes had the marriages that lasted the longest!

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Posted by Espo22

interesting, thank you very much for the review.

I agree with alot of things, such as not nagging, saying what you mean, etc.

There was only one thing though that i didnt entirely agree with. Not that i dont agree with it but doesn't apply to everyone and what is said if women are not in the situation. Not every woman is a stay at home mom. Heres what im talking about:

'must say that an important point came for me when I was listening to you on the radio, Dr. Laura. You were listening to some woman grouse about picky little things, and you asked her, 'Does your husband provide well for your family? Are your kids all healthy? Do you get to stay at home with them?' and so forth. She answered yes to all of those questions. Then you said, 'So stop whining! You have forgotten to be greatful!' '

what if the woman helps provide with her husband for their family

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You're absolutely right. And, I think that this whole thing applies completely differently to families where both husband and wife contribute financially. In that case, they both need to be greatful, and help each other out.

I think that is makes sense though, if you are a stay at home mom. In this situation, both husband and wife work really hard, and need to be acknowledged for doing so!

If that makes any sense. lol

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Re: The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands! (REVIEW) LONGEST POST EVER, BE WARNED!

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

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Posted by ant n tilde

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

I don't really think it's funny. And, I COMPLETELY RESPECT all of you who have posted your opinions about it, whether or not it agrees with my feelings, or what the book says. But posting mocking pictures is immature.

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oooh i m sorry you were offended. . . i think they were just trying to lighten the mood. .

again i know it is hard bc it feels like they are getting personal - but they disagree with the ideas for their own lives NOT with you personally

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I know, but, say it, say what you feel, don't just post a stupid picture.

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I like the book, but I think the posters were funny too!

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No, that's not what she is saying.

It's hard for me to express it, but, this is basically what she is saying..... for stay at home moms.

Stay at home moms do have one of the hardest jobs in the world. However, they are very fortunate to be able to stay at home and be with their children, because their husband is working. So, instead of as soon as he walks in the door, bombarding him with the trials and tribulations of your day, you give him 15 minutes to wind down from his, and then do it.

Does that make sense? It's really all about little things that we do, that we can do differently, for a better result.

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I saw a few people mentioned something similar above, but all I could think when reading this, and the first post on this book, is that this is 'positive reinforcement training' that I use on my DOG! I can see how it could work on humans too, but it just made me laugh, particularly the line about (and I think this was in your first post) thanking him profusly when he brings out the garbage, so in the future he'll start to do it on his own. All I kept thinking was next time FH does something good I'll say 'goooooood booooyy!' and give him a treat!

I think it's great that this book works for you. Understandably it's not for all. I just got a kick out of some of her suggestions.

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Posted by EGreene79

I saw a few people mentioned something similar above, but all I could think when reading this, and the first post on this book, is that this is 'positive reinforcement training' that I use on my DOG! I can see how it could work on humans too, but it just made me laugh, particularly the line about (and I think this was in your first post) thanking him profusly when he brings out the garbage, so in the future he'll start to do it on his own. All I kept thinking was next time FH does something good I'll say 'goooooood booooyy!' and give him a treat!

I think it's great that this book works for you. Understandably it's not for all. I just got a kick out of some of her suggestions.

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I know.... I know. lol.

Some of the things she says are far fetched.

But, let me tell you. I asked him once, after he took it, I thanked him, and told him that I appreciate when he does it, and, I haven't touched it since.

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

However, they are very fortunate to be able to stay at home and be with their children, because their husband is working. So, instead of as soon as he walks in the door, bombarding him with the trials and tribulations of your day, you give him 15 minutes to wind down from his, and then do it.

Does that make sense? It's really all about little things that we do, that we can do differently, for a better result.

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Yes, this makes complete sense... but what I think a lot of nay-sayers are saying is basically... when do WE get to wind down from our day? KWIM? (and I don't just mean the whole SAHM thing, but in the broad sense).

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Posted by nmagel

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

. This sounds like the class that used to be taught in school during home economics during the 50's 60's that I heard about where you 'learned' how to be a wife.

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Funnily enough, those women who took those classes had the marriages that lasted the longest!

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doesnt necesarily mean they were happier, its because since the women didnt work, how would they support themselves??

not saying that divorce is better, im just saying i dont think there are more unhappy relationships today, its just that divorce is more socially accepted today, as is women being able to make enough income on their own to support their children.