1950

2002

HAVE DINNER READY

Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a
delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him, and are concerned bout his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of  the warm welcome needed.

HAVE DINNER READY

Make reservations ahead of time. If your day  becomes too hectic just leave him a voice mail message regarding where you'd like to
eat and at what time. This lets him  know that your day has been crappy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.

PREPARE YOURSELF

Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives.  Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking.  He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.  Be a little gay and a little more interesting.  His boring day may need a lift.

PREPARE YOURSELF

Make sure to change out of your work clothes into something comfortable.  Who cares if he likes it or not... after all, it's most likely his T-shirt and boxers.

CLEAR AWAY CLUTTER

Make one last trip through the main part of the
house just before your husband arrives, gathering up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables.  Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too.

CLEAR AWAY CLUTTER

Yeah right!  Tell the kids and your husband if they want maid service, they better call one!

PREPARE THE CHILDREN

Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes.  They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.

PREPARE THE CHILDREN

Send the children to their rooms to watch television or play with their Play Stations.

MINIMIZE THE NOISE

At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of
washer, dryer, or vacuum.  Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Greet him with a warm smile and kiss, letting him know you're glad to see him.

MINIMIZE THE NOISE

Yell to him over the loud music your kids are
playing, that this is what you had to put up with while he was gone. And mention that it was his decision to buy the kids a new CD player in the first place.

SOME DON'TS

Don't greet him with problems or complaints.  Don't complain if he's late for dinner.  Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.

SOME DON'TS

Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Let him speak first, and then  your complaints will get more attention and remain fresh in his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if he's late for dinner, simply remind him that the leftovers are in the fridge and you left the dishes for him to do.

LISTEN TO HIM

You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time.  Let him talk first.

LISTEN TO HIM

But don't ever let him get the last word.

MAKE THE EVENING HIS

Never complain if he does not take you out to
dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his need to be home and relax.

MAKE THE EVENING HIS

Never complain if he does not take you out to
dinner or other places of entertainment; go with a friend or go shopping (use his credit card).  Familiarize him with the phrase "Girls' Night Out!"

MAKE HIM COMFORTABLE

Ask him if he's cold. And Bring him a blanket and a pillow. Ask him what he likes to drink. This will really show you care.

MAKE HIM COMFORTABLE

Tell him where he can find a blanket if he's cold. And please not to drink to much before dinner. This will really show you care.

THE GOAL

Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax.

THE GOAL

Try to keep things amicable without reminding him that he only thinks the world revolves around him. Obviously he's wrong, it revolves around you.