The keys to domestic bliss may include commitment, compromise, and communication, but if you want to keep your Wife really happy it’s the little things!
I could easily give you a list of things NOT to do, like picking your toes nails in public, farting in the marital bed, or ogling girls, but seriously those are way to common sense. (and for the record the dutch oven is the only one I have personally had to deal with) Instead I thought I would touch on a few “To Do’s”! I like those!
-Pick your underwear up off the bathroom floor. I don’t want to pick up the skivvies of my children, I sure as heck don’t want to pick up yours.
– Take the garbage out without whining that you are sick of it it being your job. Tough. It is your job, so deal with it.
-Write your gorgeous wife a love letter once in a while. With a PEN and paper. Texts and e-mails are totally appreciated, but not nearly as sexy.
-Kiss her hello and goodbye every time you see her! Every. Time.
-Enjoy dinner together with the Television OFF. Conversation is good!
-Remember that Golf may be fun, but those clubs won’t keep you warm at night.
-Sometimes a back rub can be just that. A back rub, we like those.
-Instead of asking “What’s for dinner?” every single night, go ahead and OFFER to cook dinner for her! Woo hoo. Huge points!
-Know that it is okay to say No to a “boys night out” in favor of staying home with your family.
-Squish all the scary bugs.
-Investigate all creepy noises.
-Take a turn being the bad guy with the kids.
-Liked that meal? Go for seconds! I’ll admit it, I’m not much of a cook, so when I hit on a dish that is worthy of seconds, I am all kinds of proud.
-Remember that a man who bakes and cleans is hot. Seriously.
Just plain tell her you love her…..in a hundred different ways.
Sigh. . Almost 14 years so he must be doing something right…anything I should add to the list to help get us through the next 50 years?
Uhm…can I print this and give it to hubby? I think he needs a reminder. A little appreciation, is all I need! Ok not “all” I need, but it would be great.
“Take a turn being the bad guy with the kid(s)” is my constant refrain!
And yes, you are right, it’s the little things that can make the wife happy. Like oiling the creaky door when she first mentions – rather than waiting until she is breathing fire over that darn door. Or moving furniture without complaining. Or remembering to ask how the doctor/dentist visit went instead of saying, “Oh. I didn’t know you had an appointment today” even though you’ve supposedly listened to me worry about it daily for a month! Or…..
Well, let’s just leave it at that for now.
You are totally right with the gauchies on the floor! I’m normally the one asking ‘what’s for dinner’, so no complaints from me 😀 My issue is with the toilet paper roll being changed, any one else got this prob. or maybe a solution?
congrats to you.. Loved the writing from this post.. He is getting the bugs. Yeah.. THanks for my Birthday wish..
**Instead of asking “What’s for dinner?” every single night, go ahead and OFFER to cook dinner for her!** Yes, if only men knew this. It’s the most repetitive question, really annoying at times.
Love your list. You made my day 🙂
I love:
sometimes a back rub is just a back rub
AND
Investigate all creepy noises.
I would like to add:
I know I say I don’t need flowers and I would like you to spend the money more wisely at this point in our budding family budget, but I won’t slap you for surprising me with sunflowers now and again.
Now how do we get them to actually use this advice??
We do well with keeping the TV off. But I have to do all the bug killing, and I wish guys would understand that a backrub can be JUST a backrub.
You’ve got me giggling at the back rub one!
Ooh, I’ve got one for you:
If you see that the toilet roll is needing changed – CHANGE IT!! 😉
Great list! Now, come and enforce them with my DH! LOL
Great list! 🙂
He should never complain about anything.
That works for us. 🙂
Good to know I am not alone in my issues!
Good list!
Good to read this. I thought I’m the only one dealing with a husband who thinks farting loudly is amusing. And don’t get me started on the TV remote.
Have a nice day!
wonderful and PERFECT list.. maybe every male should tote this around in his wallet…?.. lol