Dear Husbands,
Fathers Day is Sunday, I'm sure most of you know this, although some of you may be surprised by this news. This is amusing (or frustrating) for many of us wives because many of us can count exactly how many days until the next Mothers Day. Your general nonchalance about these days of recognition is one of the many things we find puzzling about you, dear husband.
It probably has something to do with the whole "love languages" concept (i.e. how we like love to be expressed). Most women I know feel most appreciated with little gifts or notes. This is, of course, not universal so if you really want to know how best to express your love and appreciation to your wife, I suggest you google "love language". Anyway, for those of us who feel most appreciated when our husbands (and kids) get us gifts or write us notes, Mothers Day becomes one of the few times of the year in which we get the affirmation or recognition. And for the record, the gifts don't need to be expensive, just thoughtful- as in, you notice enough about what we say or what we look at to be able to pick out a gift that's not a tacky charm bracelet or an iron.
So you can see how important Mothers Day can be for many of us, and why it's hard for us to understand why you don't seem to be as interested in Fathers Day. And also why, if we go to a lot of troube to make dinner, or keep the kids from using you as a jungle gym, or shoo you out to play golf when we really need a nap and a glass of wine, or pick out a gift that's not a tacky tie, or do that thing you like (yeah, you know what I'm talking about), we'd like you to remember that for next year.
I promise you, if you remember and up us one on Mothers Day, your next Fathers Day will be one you won't forget.
Love,
The Wives
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Maiden Voyage
Hello and Welcome to the Husband Helper blog!
We are excited to start this journey and see where it goes. Why don't we start by answering a few questions.
Who are you?
- That's a great question! We are a group of women from all over the united states who realized that we all shared an all too common experience - we wished that someone would clue our husbands in. Now, don't get us wrong, we absolutely love our husbands unconditionally - and it is for them that we decided to start an advice service.
What do you do?
- Sometimes what we say to our husbands goes in one ear and out the other, right? It happens to the best of us. So we often offer advice to a particular husband and provide that new fresh voice that will catch his attention. We can contact any husband through email or facebook (go check out our fan page!) and wise them up to a specific situation, or offer general advice on a broader topic.
Can I have an example?
- Sure! Let's say that you got a new haircut and you were very much looking forward to seeing what your husband would say about it. Except, he doesn't. He doesn't say anything. You could contact Husband Helper and we would not only let your husband know that he missed a golden opportunity to compliment you - but we will provide him advice and support about how to correct the situation as well as how to avoid such gaffs in the future.
Won't my husband know that I am the one who contacted Husband Helper?
- He very likely will. And that's fine! We are not trying to be advice ninjas, here (although, we can be as discrete as you'd like). We are simply offering a new voice, a fresh perspective, and a little bit of a wake up call for your leading fellow. The rest is up to you (...well, and him)
What if my husband doesn't need any advice?
- No worries - even if you really have found Mr. Perfect, Husband Helper is happy to tout the good guys as well. Feel free to send us your stories of exemplary husband behavior and we'll give him a public shout out! We love hearing when things go well.
Hi, I'm a husband...can I be here?
- Of course! In fact, we love it when husbands stop by! If you're here because you have a question - email us and we'll get right back to you. If you're here because you want to know all the secrets about the world of wives and women....well, stay tuned because we're only releasing them one at a time. ;)
We hope that answers a few questions you may have had. If you have more - just email! Stay tuned for more Husband Helper stories and advice.
This is going to be fun.
We are excited to start this journey and see where it goes. Why don't we start by answering a few questions.
Who are you?
- That's a great question! We are a group of women from all over the united states who realized that we all shared an all too common experience - we wished that someone would clue our husbands in. Now, don't get us wrong, we absolutely love our husbands unconditionally - and it is for them that we decided to start an advice service.
What do you do?
- Sometimes what we say to our husbands goes in one ear and out the other, right? It happens to the best of us. So we often offer advice to a particular husband and provide that new fresh voice that will catch his attention. We can contact any husband through email or facebook (go check out our fan page!) and wise them up to a specific situation, or offer general advice on a broader topic.
Can I have an example?
- Sure! Let's say that you got a new haircut and you were very much looking forward to seeing what your husband would say about it. Except, he doesn't. He doesn't say anything. You could contact Husband Helper and we would not only let your husband know that he missed a golden opportunity to compliment you - but we will provide him advice and support about how to correct the situation as well as how to avoid such gaffs in the future.
Won't my husband know that I am the one who contacted Husband Helper?
- He very likely will. And that's fine! We are not trying to be advice ninjas, here (although, we can be as discrete as you'd like). We are simply offering a new voice, a fresh perspective, and a little bit of a wake up call for your leading fellow. The rest is up to you (...well, and him)
What if my husband doesn't need any advice?
- No worries - even if you really have found Mr. Perfect, Husband Helper is happy to tout the good guys as well. Feel free to send us your stories of exemplary husband behavior and we'll give him a public shout out! We love hearing when things go well.
Hi, I'm a husband...can I be here?
- Of course! In fact, we love it when husbands stop by! If you're here because you have a question - email us and we'll get right back to you. If you're here because you want to know all the secrets about the world of wives and women....well, stay tuned because we're only releasing them one at a time. ;)
We hope that answers a few questions you may have had. If you have more - just email! Stay tuned for more Husband Helper stories and advice.
This is going to be fun.
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