MARRIED HAPPINESS.

NZ Truth, Issue 79, 22 December 1906, Page 8

MARRIED HAPPINESS.

Recipe by an " Absolutely Happy" Wife. It is refreshing m these pessimistic days to find at least one wife who can say that she is "absolutely happy," And she is good enough to let others into her secret m a letter written to the London . "Daily Telegraph." A young wife's first business (she says) should be to learn thoroughly all the ins and outs of her husband's character— a. thine: she can never do ' before marriage, however much she may see of him. When she has thoroughly acquired this knowledge let her make use of the three virtues— • tact, patience, and self-control— and she will have her husband thoroughly under her control, without his being m the least aware of itMv husband grumbles at me sometimes, while thinking me the most perfect woman m the world. I am not a particularly good housekeeper, but his grumbles are nearly always followed by the usual formula, "I do cet so tiired and worried." This explains the cause of most husbands' grumbles— nerves. It is such hard work to make a living^ nowadays that a man with a wife and family to provide for overtaxes 'his nerves, with the result that all ,the worries of the day come out m bad temper when he rets home at night. I should advise all wives to take an interest m their husbands' business, so that the troubles of the day may be poured into their sympathetic ears. They will then only have to listen to grumbles about others instead of themselves. • ■• . ■» - • In conclusion, -I should like to mention a few things that a woman •should do and remember, '.': Always, appear cheerful, however you feel (this is a true art). Let your husband see that you appreciate a word of praise, and do all the better for it. Tell him he is a darling when he pleases you. ; Don't tell bim he is a beast when lie displeases you. ■-„ : ''o .■.Always.- make yourself 'look* nice for -rbur husband's homecoming, as you did when you were engaged. Teach your "children to look forward to, their father's ooming. Learn ;to know by your husband's face whether he feels cheerful or otherwise when he comes in', and act'accordingly. ■ .•; ...'.'■..'•_ fell him all the pleasant little thih.es that, have happened m the day and keep • all the unpleasant things to voitrself. • Don't sulk, however much be, may offend you. '■_.."..* • Never, never discuss your husband's failings with anyone— not even your mother (the best thin**; is for a husba'd nnd wife to discuss their failings together). Be happy. Also rememberThat a bappv face is better to look at than a pretty one. That well-done hair becomes you better than a new dress." That your husband is the very best man m the world. All men have faults. That happiness can be cultivated and needs practice like any other accomplishment.^