Archive for the ‘Wife Lessons’ Category

Lesson 7: Tubthumped

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Tubthumping was a song by the band Chumbawamba in 1997. I'm pretty sure they were a one-hit wonder here in the U.S., but the name of the song has always struck me as being very funny. Whenever someone bumps into me (physically smashes into my body with an arm, hip, ...

Lesson 6: Laughter Is Not Always The Best Medicine

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

I think Jack Handy said it best: "Dad always thought laughter was the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died of tuberculosis." It is very clear to me that laughter is not always the best form of medicine, as evidenced by this week's lesson. Lesson 6: Don't ...

Lesson 5: What Might Have Been

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

I am not sure if there is scientific evidence to support the idea that women are better writers than men, but this is my belief. I think most guys have had their wives look over a paper for school or an email for work. Before you do that, you should ...

Lesson 4: Sorry For Being Sorry

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

I think most of us guys have a hard time saying "I'm sorry" to our wives when we make mistakes. We get a little of that male bravado inhibiting our sensitive sides. And even if we do utter these words, sometimes the apology is not accepted. Perhaps you were insincere. ...

Lesson 3: The “Calves” and “Calves Not”

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

Lesson 3: If your wife compliments herself, let her enjoy the moment. Don’t offer additional explanations. Several months ago, my wife was feeling down in the dumps. She had been working out for a while but didn’t feel like she was seeing results. I tried to explain that results would be ...

Lesson 2: It’s Not the Thought that Counts

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Lesson 2: Telling your wife that you were thinking about buying her flowers--but then decided not to--doesn't actually count for anything. In fact, it does more damage than good. I find buying flowers to be a big waste of money. They cost a lot, bring in bugs, and usually smell gross. ...

Lesson 1: Ratings Game

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

I think it is important for me to share the wisdom and insight I have about marriage. I will regularly provide advice and knowledge on the topic of marriage for all those who could use a little help. The information I provide is free. Although it should not be ...