Other Retro Pages
The Return of the Mrs.
- "When and If I work, I will be Roma Downey, but for everything
else I will be Burnett. At this stage in my life I really want to
honor my husband. We are like teenagers in love." Roma Burnett,
from People Magazine May 14, 2007.
- "I know I'm talented, but I wasn't put here to sing, I was put
here to be a wife and a mom and look after my family. I love
what I do, but it's not where it begins and ends." Amy Winehouse,
from Us Weekly, Issue 645, June 25, 2007.
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SURVEY OF THE DECADES - HUSBANDS TODAY
A Look at Husbands in the 2000s
In the "husbands" section, my goal is to somehow capture and
illustrate how husbands have changed (or not) since the 1940s. This is
proving to be one of the more difficult tasks I have undertaken because
much of what has been written is about women and wives and
relationships, and husbands are sort of left standing in the shadows.
So, to start out, I
googled "the perfect husband". Not that there is
such a thing, but I wanted to see what we thought a perfect husband
might look like.
Here are some of my findings:
- The Perfect Husband -
This is certainly meant to be ironic...it is a novel, (a New
York Times Best Seller, no less) presenting a "suspenseful,
nerve-shattering story of a woman who puts her husband behind
bars for the murders of ten women, only to become his intended
next target when he escapes, and is forced to learn to fight
back to save her own life." Author: Gardner, Lisa.
- In 2nd place was: Perfect Husband, The Laci Peterson Story -
Also a bit of irony, since Laci Peterson was murdered by her
"Perfect Husband".
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Marriage 101 Husband - This page was helpful, the author
compiled research consisting of interviews with over 1000 wives.
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Joke - The perfect husband - This will give you a chuckle...
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And #5 was a link to the site for this book: How to Iron Your
Own Damn Shirt: The Perfect Husband Handbook Featuring Over
50 Foolproof Ways to Win, Woo & Wow Your Wife. You have
to admit, it has a catchy title!
 PERFECT HUSBANDS ARE MADE, NOT BORN LADIES: At long last, a practical
guide to help your man become the perfect husband. How to Iron Your Own
Damn Shirt is your salvation, with simple, easy-for-a-guy-to-follow
instructions on those little things you can never get him to do, such
as: - How to Put the Toilet Seat Down- How to Stop Snoring - How to Ask
for Directions- Plus, more than 50 other essential topics (even How to
Dance at a Wedding) It's a must-have guide that will finally convince
him it's in his best interest to make you happy, no matter what it
takes. GUYS: Don't panic. It's not how perfect you are, it's how perfect
she thinks you are. How to Iron Your Own Damn Shirt is your key to the
castle. Imagine what she'll let you get away with if you master a few
skills, such as: - How to Appear Calm While She's Driving- How to
Apologize Convincingly- How to Enjoy a Chick Flick- Plus, more than 50
other essential topics (even How to Hide Your Porn) How to Iron Your Own
Damn Shirt includes countless tips and tricks for keeping you sane,
keeping her happy, and keeping you both laughing.
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The Backlash
Husbands & Fathers - Facts
- In 2000, 28.8 % of men, ages 25-29, lived with their own
children in the household.
Prince Charming
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Prince Charming may be elusive, but I know where he buys
his princess her engagement ring! Online! According to Blue Nile, 85% Of
purchases from Blue Nile are made by men. On average, men spend $6,200
on the diamond engagement ring and take 3 weeks to decide on the right
ring.
The Economist, March 22-28, 2008
There is no shortage of advice on how to meet and marry the man of your
dreams: Brian Tracy, a well known motivational speaker (author of The
Psychology of Achievement and
The Psychology of Success) even did a series on 21 Great Ways to Meet and Marry the Man of Your Dreams.
Shopping For Husbands
Paul Frederick Menstyle
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Married Humor