A Happy Wife Is a Happy Life

FOR HUBBY!
Always remember
To never say that she must ask your mom
For a recipe, that’s disastrous!
Always remember
To laugh at yourself and with her,
Never, at her.
Always remember
That if there are no children, your
Wife always comes first,
Always remember
To let your past remain in the past!
Always remember
If she says that she is just OK, it means 
She is not OK,
Always remember,
That she is the sexiest and prettiest
Woman on planet earth!
Always remember
Don’t ever try to change her
You married her for what she is!
Always remember 
And never forget your anniversary
Or her birthday,
Always remember
To choose your words carefully during a
Disagreement, a nasty word, cannot be recalled!
Always remember
To let your wife control the climate
In the car.
And so if you remember all the above,
You will have a happy wife,
For all your remaining life!

Will soon be posting the rules that
Apply to a wife!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 2:59 PM
Well done, Jennifer. Very important to keep the wife happy. Men will want to keep your list in their breast pocket.
Proxenos Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 2:57 PM
Hi Line, LOL - a great comment, thank-you. Hugs, Jennifer.
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September 29, 2019 at 11:20 PM
Jennifer, I like this poem so much. Ice cold rides in the car, piece of cake. Mystery meat dinners, no measuring cup necessary, I can eat that. Forgot to shave legs on Mother's Day dine-out...slipped! Now I need a new windshield. -Richard
Proxenos Avatar
October 25, 2019 at 3:07 PM
Yup all true - this happens when you don't allow her to be in control of the temperature control button in your car - had to laugh with this comment, thank-you Richard! I do apologize that I only saw this comment now - I happened to go back to check something I had written in my poem. Warm regards, Jenn. Hugs Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
September 19, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Excellent Jennifer. My husband always assumed the wife's role in the house. Things were decorated HIS way, when I'm cooking he has to come in and start telling me HOW it should be done, He is always picking something up and "putting it away" then when you ask where it is he tells you to look for it. I tell him he is someone's maiden aunt reincarnated. Great write. Go Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Perhaps you should let him read my poem to put things into perspective LOL - my husband says, that he's the boss, when I allow him to be! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 12:10 PM
That's the way to make a marriage work.
Proxenos Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 10:17 AM
It is MLK and to be happy like a fairy tale for ever after! Hugs, Jennifer.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:04 PM
"Always remember, That she is the sexiest and prettiest Woman on planet earth!" - ALWAYS!
Proxenos Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 10:14 AM
Absolutely Caren and another thing, perhaps make them a little, just a tiny wee jealous???!!! Hugs, Jennifer.
Godwin Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:13 AM
All right, let's go to press and print these words poster wall size, wallet size and perhaps even textbook size for those taking pre-marriage classes. I'm especially glad to know that I do have temperature rights in the car. Could u call sometime and explain that to My Tim? This is adorable and has stirred my muse up about the theme in both humorous and serious inspirations. You rock, sweet one ... CayCay
Proxenos Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Hi CayCay, I'm always playing with the temperature gauge - I'm sure that if these suggestions were taken to heart and practised, a lot of divorce lawyers would be out of work. How about we join forces and start a column? Hugs my dear CayCay, Jennifer.
Smith Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Might have to up my game though to be fair it is hard to compliment my wife and money issues spark 90%of disagreements. At 30 years however our marriage has avoided a lot of rocks and we can both agree that our first grandson outshines all other babies.
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:33 AM
David, did you get my soupmail? Hugs, Jennifer.
Smith Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 9:13 PM
Sent my address again by soup mail. Let me know it did not arrive regards David.
Proxenos Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 2:06 AM
David I love your comment - so down to earth, realistic and honest - glad you grandson outshines all other babies - I'm so glad you have visited, i have three huge boxes of stamps and want to send them over to you by sea, please please send me your address. Hugs, Jennifer. Please soupmail me.
Lindley Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 7:53 PM
Love it.. Message is spot on my friend.. Consideration of the other half feelings is a blessing and a sign of deep, and true love.. A fav,, a beauty..
Proxenos Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 11:51 AM
Thank-you Robert, this is a wonderful, kind and very special comment - consideration, communication and lots of love equals the recipe for a happy, contented and beautiful marriage. Blessings and hugs, jennifer.
Andresen Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 11:36 AM
- A lot of good advice for your hubby, dear Jenny :) - Several lines gave me a smile :))) - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 3:28 PM
Hi Anne-Lise, I think all hubbies need reminding now and then. Thanks for visiting my dear friend. Hugs and love, Jenny. Soon will post a poem Rules for a wife to remember.
Callus Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Hi Jenny...I have just made a copy of the above poem, in case dementia sets in:) wouldn't want to see a wife's grumpy face after all these years! I am sure most men would not dream of changing the woman they married, though it might cross their mind to change the one she has become:) ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul
Proxenos Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Hi Paul, Just having a bit of fun - yes some partners do change for the worse, and need reminding what they have become. I'm certain you are the last person in this world to get dementia - too clever for that - this week-end I will be posting the rules for wives! Warm regards, Hugs, Jennifer.
Michael Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 5:41 AM
Woo Jennifer...no space to wiggle or move... you'll have to write another one, "How to keep a happy husband"
Proxenos Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:35 PM
I will be writing one my friend on how to keep a husband happy this weekend. No Need to wiggle much, I can tell you were and are one of the good guys! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 10:14 PM
I was told that if I ever forgot my wife's anniversary, that it would be the last time I ever forgot! (Ha, ha). Good think I believed it. ~ gw
Proxenos Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:40 PM
Heaven help you if you did forget - well a clever talented poet like yourself would never forget - especially if you were told that would be the last time LOL! Hugs and blessings, jENNIFER.
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:59 PM
this is really cool, Jennifer and such good advice. They need to post this up on the mirror!!
Proxenos Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Hi Andrea, I think that's an excellent thought - they do say women are from Venus and Men from Mars. But there are exceptions. Thanks for your visit Andrea, Hugs, Jenny.
Messina Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 7:33 AM
Sweet! Very nice Jennifer. Hugs Charlie
Proxenos Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 7:21 PM
Hi Charlie, I've actually got up at two in the morning - so much to do in this house that we have lived in for 20 years and before that my parents lived her 25 years - nearly half century. Its a beautiful home and a breathtaking garden, but we decided to down size enormously - its breaking my heart and I think I;m becoming insomniac !hanks for a cute and sweet comment my friend - hugs, Jennifer.
Salehi Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 11:19 PM
This is cute.
Proxenos Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 11:54 PM
Thank-you Pashang - nice to meet you and very happy you found my poem cute, Blessings, Jennifer.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 12:32 AM
Fun poem that I enjoyed and hope you won in the contest... Many prayers for your success. God bless.
Proxenos Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 12:55 AM
Regina nice to meet you and thank you for your very kind words. Blessings and prayers for you also my friend. Hugs, Jennifer.
Foster Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 9:51 PM
Okay. Great win for the contest surely. Wonderful plan. The only caveat... Let her have the TV controller unless football is on. LOL... A wonderful, fun read. Ann
Proxenos Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 12:52 AM
Oh for certain if football is on, the world stops for men who are addicted to this sport. Thank-you Ann, for a wonderful and apt comment. Hugs, Jennifer.
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September 2, 2019 at 7:43 PM
Hello Jennifer … these are great quotes that are pure, honest, and common sense. Seen too many rulers of the roost to know that some compassion and working together will last a lifetime - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 12:46 AM
Hi Lindsay, Thank-you for your heartfelt comment Lindsey. Yes, there are too many rulers of the roost and I have seen many marriages break up due to the husband's attitude. Communication and love are the two most important components in a marriage, practised of course, by both partners. Hugs, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 11:34 AM
So true to life and superbly executed..your message comes through loud and clear, Jennifer. A delight for the wives to read..and a lesson for the husbands who often forget the rules of marriage.
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 12:53 PM
Thank-you Vijay for such an understanding comment. There is always a danger of one or the other partner to want to rule, but that is not marriage - equal communication between a couple will ensure a happy and fruitful marriage. Very kind and considerate thoughts in your comment Vijay, thank-you once again. Hugs, Jennifer.
Matt Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Jennifer stunning can't wait for more ~phatt
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 12:54 PM
Thank you PM for a great comment, glad you enjoyed, more will be coming soon! Hugs, Jennifer
Lamoureux Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 8:07 AM
I am familiar with this recipe and from experience can say it works. Well expressed nd filled with delicious wisdom. Hugs Rick.
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 9:39 AM
Hi Richard, I think it's the best way to go. My 1st marriage was to a controlling, dogmatic man, but 20 years ago, an angel came to me, my loving husband. Hugs, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 9:19 PM
Hi Jennifer, I really enjoyed this a lot. I liked it from the beginning until the end. Great rules my friend. Enjoy the rest of your weekend:-) Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 9:50 AM
I think that if these rules are applied in moderation, it will be a happy relationship that will last forever, I know what a marriage is with an impossibly dogmatic, sarcastic and sometimes cruel individual. He thought wrong though, in trying this approach with me. However from this marriage was born my darling son, so I can forgive him just a little. The marriage lasted 3 years, he went back to Greece and about 2 years later,(had no communication) I heard he committed suicide , a very complexed individual. From this marriage however a beautiful, kind and caring son was born Thank you for an awesome comment Alexis, Hugs, Jenny.
Raven Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 4:38 PM
Hi Jennifer, I shall have to remember these rules. A wife should always be respected and made to feel special, every day. I love the content. I wonder what shall be on the next list. A wonderful write. Have a wonderful Monday, when the time comes. Hugs....Mike. XX
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Thank-you Mike, these rule do work (in moderation). The opposite however, with a husband who rules with an iron fist doesn't. You are a gentle soul, and must have respected and loved your wife to the hilt. Thanks goodness I met my angel, my husband, 20 years ago! Thank you Mike for a great comment, Hugs, Jennifer.
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September 1, 2019 at 3:48 PM
good one Jennifer, many words of wisdom, Liked this one and look forward to the next list! Have a great day,poetry hugs, Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 10:08 AM
The wife's list will definately be posted soon Gordon. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem thank-you for an apt comment. Take care, hugs, Jennifer.
Onclaud Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 3:13 PM
pampering and respecting a wife is the best recipe for a happy relationship... remarkable message, jen; this is satisfaction guaranteed!...huggs
Proxenos Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 12:44 PM
Thank-you Nette an awesome comment, will be posting one for the the ladies one day soon. . Hugs, Jennifer.
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