Have Hubby Happy

Always remember,
The way to your man’s heart 
Is through his stomach,
Always remember,
To keep 10 minutes a day
For intimacy,
Always remember 
A hug and a kiss
Every day,
Always remember 
To praise him for doing
Odd jobs around the house,
Always remember,
To drop a hint that it’s near your
Birthday, don’t let him forget 
And then sulk,
Always remember
To say what a wonderful husband
And father he is,
Always remember
That having a glass of wine together
At dinner is romantic – never in excess
Always remember
To schedule a date night,
Always remember
To be attentive when he talks – listening
Is very important,
Always remember to put his slippers,
Next to the heater in Winter
Remember these rules for the rest of your life,
And always remember to be a friend, a mistress and wife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Roper Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 9:00 PM
I hope he remembers you tooooooo.. Hugs
May Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Great advise Jennifer if you keep his tummy full he will be happy plus, you are way cool my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Proxenos Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Thanks Bobby - you have made my day - delayed re-action in my replies, sorry - 10 days left till we start unpacking! Yout write cool poems and you are a cool friend and poet - everyone love you dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gauthier Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 2:57 PM
That is definitely the recipe for a long happy marriage. Beautifully penned, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Line - it works both ways - that is why I had to write about both partners - thus a happy marriage - lovely comment. Hugs, Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 7:08 AM
Excellent Jennifer. Really good advice and beautifully written. Well done. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Hi Judy, Lovely to have you visit and thank-you for a great comment. Hope you are well, have just visited you - love both your Roses poem and the one about The Almighty when our time comes. Hugs, Jennifer.
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September 16, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Hi Jenny....this poem is an excellent flipside to your previous poem about keeping a wife happy! Both husband and wife can enjoy a blissful relationship by giving and sharing. May I add another point: Never to over pamper a husband...he might think she's covering up something!:) ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
Proxenos Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Well that could be a possibility i suppose, but the reverse may also be possible - everything in moderation perhaps should be the motto, but now and then each one of us deserves a little pampering,just a little - thanks for a thought provoked comment Paul, Ill keep that in mind! Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Respect given, is respect earned. Well penned.
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 1:07 PM
So true MLK and a happy relationship between a couple deserves all of what I mentioned in both of my poems. Thank-you for an apt comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Warrior Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 8:12 AM
I'm making a bumper sticker out of this Jenn lol...how are you, my friend...you really do know men...^WW^ :o)
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 1:04 PM
HI ^WW^, remember the film what women want with Mel Gibson, well I had a good thought about what men want, and i came up with these thoughts - so happy you enjoyed - a bumper-sticker, that should be fun! Blessings and hugs my friend, Jenn.
Matt Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 1:47 AM
Very good advice!! Well done my friend ~Matt
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Thank-you PM - glad you enjoyed! Blessings, Jennifer.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 7:03 PM
We can never do this often enough. "Always remember To say what a wonderful husband And father he is," Great job!
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Thank-you Caren, after all, it is so true - a great comment. God Bless, Jennifer.
Romios Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 5:48 PM
Good piem and sound advice, Jennifer mou. Panagiota
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:20 AM
Thanks Panagiota - just some tips I found helpful, so thought I would share! Hugs my friend, Jennifer.
Raven Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 3:48 PM
Hi Jennifer, loved the content of this one, as I loved the content of your other write on the happy wife. Good advice for each. Every marriage has to be worked on and your advice could stop many arguments occurring. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:17 AM
Thank-you Mike a- a very wise comment and yes applying some of these rules could avert a marital argument. Glad you enjoyed both poems. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:15 PM
gosh I know where I am going wrong lol, seriously wise words indeed Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:14 AM
hi Jan, I think each couple have their own rules that suit them as a couple - thanks for a lovely comment. Hugs, Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Some of those do not work at all with my hubbie!! Some of them, however, are tried and true! NIcely done, jennifer. (for some reason, when I first read this, I thought I was reading Victor's work!!)
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:09 AM
Well i will take that as a compliment as i think Victor's poems are awesome thanks Andrea! We are all different and unique and sure could all write and post many different rules different pertaining to husbands and wives on poetry soup. Hugs, Jennifer.
Godwin Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 11:03 AM
I love this poem's view into you because some of your items are uniquely you and all of them are sweet which is also specifically Jenny. I adore the line about warming his slippers - I've never done that one. I hope your husband read and embraced this poem for him as inspired by him. I'm typing finger-pecking style on my tablet which is challenging but hopefully I succeeded in pecking out how special I find this write. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:05 AM
THANK-YOU Cay Cay, you always make me feel good and I am honoured you enjoy my poetry - as for your poetry, you know I think you are one of the most talented poets on soup. An awesome comment my friend. Hugs and love, Jenny.
Michael Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 9:07 AM
"And always remember to be a friend, a mistress and wife." That says it all...Well done...
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Thank-you Arturo - I agree with you 100%, hugs, Jennifer.
One Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 8:18 AM
I think people need to take heed to your advice... also, it is very important to keep he wife happy aswell... as they say happy wife, happy life..5pr
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:50 AM
Tips for both partners to heed - instinct however I think plays a big role - people don't seem to realise this, but it is an absolute inner felling of what you wish to do for someone you love. Hugs, Jennifer.
Onclaud Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 5:28 AM
ohh, i might need these, jen... let's include that he needs to be the king of your kids!... so adorable!.. huggs
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:39 AM
Hi Nette, A King of kids he is for you my friend. Glad you found it adorable, i think you are adorable. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:10 PM
Can I introduce you to my wife, Jennifer? LOL. Seriously, this is great advice. ~ gw
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:29 AM
Anytime and with pleasure but I'm sure your wife does little things every day that simply make you happy. Thanks Gershon, Hugs, Jennifer
Laurie Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 8:02 PM
G'day Jennifer … great advice indeed Jennifer. A happy home must be worked on. It just doesn't happen - thanks again Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Exactly Lindsay, there is no magic formula or magic wand to wave, your respect, common sense and instinct will suffice. Funny, but I can tell from comments posted, who are the ones likely to run the good race to the bitter end. A great comment thanks Lindsay. Hugs, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
So well written, Jennifer..such great practical advice. I loved every detail you put forward in joy of love and marriage..a winning formula indeed for a long marriage. Awesome ending.
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Thank you Vijay, a wonderful comment as usual - you always lift my spirits when I read your awesome comments. It takes two to tango and it takes both partners in a marriage to always work at it and try their loving and level best to love and respect each other until the absolute end. Hugs and blessing, Jennifer.
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September 7, 2019 at 3:32 PM
A great piece penning some great advice Jennifer, I suppose every marriage is different and somethings listed is not for everybody like a heated slipper would do nothing for me and none of us like wine. but generally, much to ponder! Blessings, Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Just a general opinion, allowing for many diverse viewpoints Gordon. One thing however, we should never assume we can change our partner, that is so wrong and does receive resistance from the one trying to be changed. We accept each other as to we did on the day we took our marriage vows. Hugs, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 3:31 PM
WoW! Jennifer, You should write for some type of collum. Because you are very wise my friend. This is some good advice. I really liked that last line. PS, I hope your "move" is going smoothly. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :-) Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:04 AM
Hi Alexis - thanks for a WOW comment - I would love to do that. Our house is sold, we have chosen another and have to be out by the end of next month, frantically packing when I get the time. Hugs and blessings my friend. Jennifer.
Devonshire Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 2:25 PM
You have offered some very good advice for having a happy marriage, Jennifer. Sometimes we take our partners for granted, so it's important to make sure they know how much we love them. The last line sums it up beautifully. Hugs, Carolyn
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Thanks Carolyn, I submitted a write on the rule a wife should abide to and was asked to do one for the men - glad you enjoyed, but each of these sayings, if practised, will ensure a very happy life together for any couple. Thank-you Carolyn a very apt and lovely comment, Hugs, Jennifer.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Only 10 minutes *lol*? Mind you I do like the every day idea ;0). In fact I’d be glad to sacrifice the wine, if we can bump that up to at least 30 minutes.
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Just change my 1 to 3 and hey presto you have the 30 minutes. Thanks Richard I LOL with this comment. Hugs, jennifer.
Andresen Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:39 AM
:))) .... glad my husband doesn't read poems on the soup, dear Jenny - Love it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 9:52 AM
But then give him the one i wrote about women as well - so all is fair right around. fun comment dear friend, Hugs, Jennifer.
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