Good wives are forever slim, beautiful, youthful-looking, kind, subservient, nurturing, never nag or raise their voices, do not expect a man to buy them dinner or park their cars or open their doors. I assume they should never ask where their husbands have been if they come home late or smell of alcohol (or anything else), and they should presumably be open to the husband getting together with “the boys” whenever and wherever he wants — and never question him or expect him to attend to any of her wants or needs if it should conflict with his.
If she bears his children (who would supposedly take his name), she should care for them in addition to working outside of the home — maintaining her elegant appearance and gracious demeanor at all times. Wouldn’t want her to be out of the work force, because she might want to lounge around the house (as housewives are inclined to do) without working AND she might expect spousal support to make up for the reduction in income-earning potential if the couple should get divorced.
Most importantly, she should be available to her husband for sex, whenever and wherever he wants, and should work hard to keep things interesting and fun (this should fit somewhere between working outside the home and taking care of the home and children). Goodness knows she should never be too tired or busy. Again, maintaining an attractive appearance and a well-stocked inventory of exciting lingerie is of utmost importance.
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A good husband does not have to take any responsibility for his children or their mother in the event of a divorce, nor should he have to support his family, financially, if he and his wife decide to have children. He does not have to open doors, carry things, or concern himself with his wife’s wants or needs. He can be fat, lazy, bald, unattentive, drink regularly, and otherwise occupy himself with “manly” things like drinking with the boys, fishing, golfing, tinkering on cars, etc.
I’m trying to figure out who has the irrational expectations here…
FWIW, I think 25% of marriages could be classified as “happy” over the long haul. Even though some might not look like they’re skipping through the daisy fields, they would quite literally die without each other.
IMO, the most important thing a couple can focus on is being best friends. All the rest will fade over time. Too many people marry for all the wrong reasons (looks, money, power, social status, etc.), leading to the tremendous number of divorces as the cold reality of daily life slaps them in the face.
