do you agree or disagree?

**perSue** · 03-12-2008, 02:54 PM

out of curiosity, how many of you closely adhere to or believe in the values listed on here?

i know it's intended as a joke & please disregard the circle, as i couldn't find an image w/out one.

just curious how much if any has changed.
(please interpret relatively loosely for i couldnt find an updated version)

http://physics.ucsc.edu/~stephanie/housewife.jpg

**brenda67** · 03-12-2008, 03:00 PM

I disagree..It might have been that way back then.. but I wouldn't dream of doing 99% of whats listed.

**happimommi** · 03-12-2008, 03:03 PM

Can you say "Stepford Wife"!!!! I think that puts a wife in a subserveant role to her husband. I believe a marriage is a partnership. Where was the rules for the husband?

**VanVivCam** · 03-12-2008, 03:05 PM

I LOVE Mr. Williams and I would agree with this 100%...LOL.

**LexTysMommy** · 03-12-2008, 03:18 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA yea. NOT!

**COUNTRYBUMPKIN** · 03-12-2008, 03:20 PM

I disagree. I feel that every husband and wife relationship is a two way street and both individuals are equally important. I feel dh and I are in our marriage together.

**FreesiaE** · 03-12-2008, 03:25 PM

Ok, I'll be the oddball. I agree with a lot of it. What is wrong with a little picking up before dinner, and trying to look nice for a spouse? When I get home from work I try to do a bit of housework (before class if I have it) and make dinner. I always try to greet my husband in a cheerful manner--after all, I love him! I do see that the overall tone is sarcastic, but I agree with many of the ideas presented.

**Cricketlegs** · 03-12-2008, 03:40 PM

Yeowza!

Anything I do that falls on that list happens because I CHOOSE for it to such as dinner when he gets home--most nights but if I say every man for himself I don't get any back talk.

All that know your place esp. when he has been OUT ALL NIGHT stuff.....my place would be my place and he would be looking for a NEW PLACE...

pbbllttt!

**Hannahs mom** · 03-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Ain't happening at my house!!! While I may try to have dinner ready and pick up the house, it's not FOR him, it's more for my own sanity!

**goat21** · 03-12-2008, 03:51 PM

"A good wife always knows her place"??????

Hah!

I guess that's why I'm no longer a wife.

Janis

**tbs727** · 03-12-2008, 04:01 PM

I might agree with a few things, IF I weren't at work all day myself. The statement that a good wife shouldn't complain if her husband stays out all night?! Now, that's just asking to be cheated on.

**Samigirl** · 03-12-2008, 04:20 PM

I DON'T agree with the statements:

"A good wife always knows her place."
"Let him talk first...his topics of conversation are more important than yours." "Never complain if he comes home late, or stays out all night." WHAT??
"Don't question his actions or judgement....you have no right to question him."

I agree with:

*Picking up the clutter before he comes home. I hate coming home to a messy house myself. Often, my husband will have the house picked up when I've been out. I try to do the same for him.
*Preparing dinner. DH had a friend whose wife wouldn't bother to make dinner, even though she was home. I vowed I'd never do that.
*Trying to look decent....why wouldn't you want to look nice? I'm not always dressed to the nines, but I try not to look like a slob either.
*I agree with not bombarding him with complaints as soon as he walks in the door. My DH works in a service environment where he deals with many complaints. I let him relax before addressing any problems I might have. I want our house to be a haven for him.
*Be happy to see him. This one isn't so hard, DH is my best friend and I count my blessings to be married to such a wonderful man. I'm at my happiest when my family is all together.

Even though DH and I have traditional roles as husband and wife, I have an equal say in things. He has never once made me feel less of a person because I stay home. I am not a servant, but a helpmate. He values me, and that is what makes me want to treat him as lovingly as possible. It works both ways.

**Ceashels** · 03-12-2008, 04:22 PM

My husband would wonder what alien being took over my body.

Many of the things I do because I am the one that works part time. I think that if He is the (significant) financial supporter of this household then care of the house falls to me. So I don't mind that.

I enjoy doing things for him because I want to, not because society has given me the standard of "knowing my place."

**YankeeMom** · 03-12-2008, 04:41 PM

Pretty much the only thing is "be happy to see him"

**imforpeace** · 03-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Oh, my sister sent me this last year. I laughed until I almost peed!! he he he

I take very good care of my home and family and love them dearly, BUT I would not live this way.

"A good wife knows her place" I hope that would be in the porch swing with iced tea and a good book. I wouldn't survive in the 50's. No way!