I just bought this book to prep myself for my marriage. I'm about 60 pages in and I can't put it down. It's full of great advice to keep your relationship going smoothly with your man.
Have any of you ladies read it?
lisagail55
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I love the tongue-in-cheek title! Next time I'm at Borders I'll def check it out.
MrsCM
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Just out of curiousity, what books is your FH currently reading on how to properly care for you, his wife?
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Posted by LauraluvsSean
sounds like a book that would have been appropriate if it were 1910, not 2010..
ITA!
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Posted by isk8r813
I just bought this book to prep myself for my marriage. I'm about 60 pages in and I can't put it down. It's full of great advice to keep your relationship going smoothly with your man.
Have any of you ladies read it?
They should have a book called ' WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING...... A HUSBAND'
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Just out of curiousity, what books is your FH currently reading on how to properly care for you, his wife?
MrsDrinkh20
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Just out of curiousity, what books is your FH currently reading on how to properly care for you, his wife?
ITA!
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Posted by MrsCM
Just out of curiousity, what books is your FH currently reading on how to properly care for you, his wife?
Agreed. Why don't they make books like this for men?!
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Posted by isk8r813
I just bought this book to prep myself for my marriage. I'm about 60 pages in and I can't put it down. It's full of great advice to keep your relationship going smoothly with your man.
Have any of you ladies read it?
They should have a book called ' WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING...... A HUSBAND'
HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHA
FutureMrsLots
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Prepare myself for marriage? I don't even know what that means? What is this 1950??
happychelle
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Oh sounds interesting - I am ordering it on amazon now! haha
Bride825
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It sounds cute ....thanks for the recommendation
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I think I might order a copy! You should all read the review of the book that isk8r813 posted a link to...I think after reading that, I am more curious and it sounds like it could offer some good advice.
And yes, I think the title is designed to get conversations just like this one going on purpose!
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'In her newest book, Schlessinger (10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives) relies upon her experience in private practice, radio and letters she received from men and women in tackling the issue of women who mistreat their men and suffer the consequences of unhappiness. The women who criticize their husbands in the stories that Schlessinger relates are depressed in their marriages and feel little love from their husbands. Unabashedly asserting that man is a 'very simple creature,' who needs only 'direct communication, respect, appreciation, food, and good loving'' to respond with devotion, compassion and love, this controversial marriage and family therapist claims that every woman can achieve a deeply satisfying marriage if she adheres to certain fundamentals men require. Preparing dinner, caring for the children without complaint, greeting her husband with a kiss and engaging in sexual intimacy instead of 'tearing down a husband's necessary sense of strength and importance' can result in the harmonious marriage women crave. While many of her listeners and readers claim her unequivocal advice has salvaged teetering marriages and improved marital harmony, others perceive Schlessinger as a throwback to what many see as years of female oppression in the home.'
I'm not here to start a debate or anything, but based on this I would have no use for a book like this.
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Posted by gina409
no..when i think of proper care and feeding my husband i think....'get off ur butt and make ur own dinner'
i didnt even know they made books like that??
ITA Gina!!! And NOPE I did NOT read any prep books on how to take care of the husband. I'm not his mother... I'm his wife.
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Posted by MrsCM
Just out of curiousity, what books is your FH currently reading on how to properly care for you, his wife?
Now this, I might read!! hahahaha!!
In all seriousness though.... I agree!!! Where are the care for your wife books??? I mean it IS in their best interest to take care of us.... that way they can still get some haha then they will be happy!! See it's the same cycle but reversed a bit.
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The short time I've been on this site, I've seen a lot of women publicly bitching about their FH or husbands. Ladies, the more you nag, publicly bash or be nasty to your husband, the worse your relationships will be.
FYI FH is reading 'Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage' and 'In praise of Stay at Home Moms' to prep for our marriage.
Marriage is a very tough relationship to keep and maintain, period. Statistics say that over half of the women that have been (or are on) this site have been divorced.
Though you may not agree with the title, Dr. Laura, or marriage therapy books, the reality is that we all need help in making our relationships with our husbands the best that it can be.
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Posted by isk8r813
The short time I've been on this site, I've seen a lot of women publicly bitching about their FH or husbands. Ladies, the more you nag, publicly bash or be nasty to your husband, the worse your relationships will be.
FYI FH is reading 'Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage' and 'In praise of Stay at Home Moms' to prep for our marriage.
Marriage is a very tough relationship to keep and maintain, period. Statistics say that over half of the women that have been (or are on) this site have been divorced.
Though you may not agree with the title, Dr. Laura, or marriage therapy books, the reality is that we all need help in making our relationships with our husbands the best that it can be.
I've seen a lot of girls brawl over things on this site...you just better hope that no one reads the first part of what you wrote.
I've lived with FH for over two years, everything takes work and patience. I don't feed the need to read a book about how to handle myself and him. Everyone is different, every situation is different. I've made it work. I never complain about FH on this site. If youneed a book to tell you how to act and what to do in your marriage, then that's you. My relationship is just fine, no matter how much I 'nag, publicly bash or be nasty to my husband.' But thanks for the advice.
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Uh oh ...
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Posted by isk8r813
Though you may not agree with the title, Dr. Laura, or marriage therapy books, the reality is that we all need help in making our relationships with our husbands the best that it can be.
look im all for doing whatever u want in life but maybe this is what you need...not all need
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I won't read anything by Dr. Laura or listen to her show, etc.
I personally find her offensive to womankind but more power to you if you think that you and FH and can benefit from her advice.
