Marriage is something we should take seriously—we should be serious in our commitment, in our devotion, in our determination to do our best every day to keep our relationship strong. However, this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have a little fun with it from time to time—humor is an essential part of any relationship. Here are some funny marriage quotes I found that will hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep marriage in a lighthearted perspective. A dress that zips up the back will bring a husband and wife together. — James H. Boren A journey is … Continue reading →

I ran across a copy of an old article from “Housekeeping Monthly,” the May, 13, 1955 edition. The title of the article was, “The Good Wife’s Guide.” After reading through it, all I could think was, “Boy, times have changed!” The expectations of a wife from 1955 are very different than now. Here is a summary of what made a good wife in the year 1955: A meal that was ready and waiting for her husband Taking 15 minutes to refresh and touch yourself up (for added measure, put a ribbon in your hair) Clear away any clutter in the … Continue reading →

Last year, we attended the funeral for my husband’s father, Paul. While there, we were approached by a woman who used to date Paul. She was curious to learn some details about the family. “Now, I understand,” she said, lowering her voice and glancing around furtively, “that one of Paul’s sons lives in a trailer.” I couldn’t understand why she was now whispering. “That’s us,” I told her, my voice at normal volume. “We live in a trailer.” She gasped and put her hand over her mouth. The conversation took another weird turn from there, forcing me to exert all … Continue reading →

When I married my husband, he worked in a health food store. He ate dandelions (by choice). He went jogging barefoot (expels built-up electricity from the body). He drank huge cups of herbal tea he brewed himself. He did yoga. He used herbal oils instead of deodorant (which has aluminum in it). He brushed his teeth with baking soda (because the fluoride in toothpaste is carcinogenic). I thought, “He’ll loosen up after we’re married. I can work with this.” When my husband married me, I worked in a floral shop, which kept me hopping all day. I kept myself going … Continue reading →

Scientists have been pondering this question for years. There was Frankenstein’s Monster, which, you may not know, was actually built for Mrs. Frankenstein. She kept begging her husband to invent the perfect man, and he tried, but we all know how that experiment turned out. Then there was artificial genetic mutation. See, the scientists thought that maybe if they took the components of a few really good men and put them together, they could accomplish perfection, but it didn’t work. They ended up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who were all male, but they weren’t human, and they weren’t … Continue reading →

I have been richly blessed in my heritage. I am descended from wonderful people, and I have received talents and attributes from them that I appreciate. But I inherited one thing I wish I could give back … chin hair. I didn’t know I had this particular problem until one day that will live forever in my memory. I had been married for about three weeks. We lived in a cute little apartment and the bathroom faced north, and so it had really good light. One morning, I was in there putting on my makeup. I tilted my head back … Continue reading →

Are you rolling your eyes because your wife says she has nothing to wear, while standing in front of a completely full closet? I realize that there are exceptions, but many women tend to categorize their wardrobe as follows: Clothes to wear around the house – this includes housework clothes, painting clothes, and she might venture out to check the mail this way. Clothes to wear to the grocery store in the middle of the night – depending on the woman, this may or may not overlap with the previous category. Clothes to wear to the grocery store during the … Continue reading →

Men simply don’t understand the whole concept of women’s handbags. How often have you heard a husband or boyfriend say, ‘You need to get rid of some of that junk out of your handbag,’ or some similar comment. Yes, Mick has been known to say this. The woman will usually reply, ‘But it’s all needed.’ Or it might be, she could add. That’s the things men don’t understand about women’s handbags. They’re not always about what you need so much as what you might need. As well as essentials like purse or wallet complete with credit cards and those loyalty … Continue reading →

In some cases we have it better in life than we actually think. Often we find ourselves believing that that the grass is actually greener on the other side. However if we stop and think about what we have and how it could be worse, we may be a little more satisfied with what we have. People have all different views and opinions about what is good and bad in life. They have different feelings and different thoughts on what makes them happy and what makes them angry. Women have different views of how their marriage should run and how … Continue reading →