An actual extract from a Home Economics textbook printed in the 60s



Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time
for his return from work. This is a way of letting him know that you have
been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are
hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.

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 for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the
house just before your husband arrives. Gather up school books, toys,
papers etc. and then run a dust cloth over the tables. During the colder
months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind
by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order and it
will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him.

You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his
arrival is not the time. Let him talk first, remember his topics of
conversation are more important than yours. Make the evening his.
Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner or other
places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world
of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax.

Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity
where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit. Don't greet him
with complaints and problems. Don't complain if he's late home for dinner,
or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he
might have gone through that day. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange the pillow and offer to take off his shoes.

Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. Don't ask him questions
about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is
the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with
fairness and truthfulness.

Once he has had a chance to have his evening meal clear the dishes and
wash up promptly. If your husband should offer to help decline his offer as
he may feel obliged to repeat this offer and after a long working day and he does not need the extra work.

Encourage your husband to pursue his hobbies and interests and be
supportive without seeming to encroach. If you have any little hobbies
yourself try not to bore him speaking of these, as women's interests are
often rather trivial compared to men's. At the end of the evening tidy the
home ready for the morning and again think ahead to his breakfast needs.
Your husband's breakfast is vital if he is to face the outside world in a
positive fashion.

Once you have both retired to the bedroom prepare yourself for bed as
promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance
your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom as he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If you
need to apply face-cream or hair-rollers wait until he is asleep as this can
be shocking to a man last thing at night.

When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular your
commitment to obey him. If he feels that he needs to sleep immediately then so be it. In all things be lead by your husband's wishes, do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy.

Should your husband suggest congress then accede humbly all the while
being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's. When he reaches his moment of fulfilment a small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had.

Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices be
obedient and uncomplaining but register any reluctance by remaining silent. It is likely that your husband will then fall promptly asleep so adjust
your clothing, freshen up and apply your night time face and hair care
products. You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes.