"The wife, on her part, ought not to be less desirous than she was in the days of courtship of winning her husband's admiration, merely because she now wears upon her finger a golden pledge of his love. Why should she give up those pretty wiles to seem fair and pleasant in his eyes, that were suggested in love-dreams? Instead of lessening her charms, she should endeavour to double them, in order that home may be to him who has paid her the greatest compliment in his power, the dearest and brightest spot upon earth - one to which he may turn for comfort when sick of business and the weary ways of men generally.How shall a man retain his wife's affections? Is it by not returning them? Certainly not. The secret of conjugal felicity is contained in this formula: demonstrative affection and self-sacrifice. A man should not only love his wife dearly, but he should tell her that he loves her, and tell her very often, and each should be willing to yield, not once or twice, but constantly, and as a practice to the other."
How to be Happy Though Married - being a Handbook to Marriage
published 1885
8 comments:
How beautiful : )
relationships as they are meant to be, lovely
Well, the first part seems to be pretty right, but it lost me during the second paragraph... pff!
Hi Saminda,
What thought provoking quotes:) Also, I love the photos below of your son playing!
Blessings,
Esther Ruth
Oh some interesting reading. It's so true that we should put extra effort into our marriages! Interested in hearing more of what your book says!
Sounds absolutely lovely doesn't it. But can't you just picture the whole scene in reality. Wife meets husband at door on his return from work (note: clean apron and fresh bow in her hair - children are mutely playing educational yet entertaining games happily together on the floor)
"Hello my sweet and beautiful wife who hast never dulled even a slight throughout the years. Although there has been some rounding to the rear end and a sagging of the chest area. Yet still I love thee! Aaah, a brilliant life mine! Never to be nagged to death over something as insignificant as when will I take out the rubbish and mow the lawn....."
tee hee. Love you Min, Helen.
Great quote!
totally unrelated - but I just saw the Joseph trailer you have on your blog! Stu has done another magnificent job by the looks of things!! Fantastic titles and songs!
What lovely and so true quotes, Saminda! I love that they're from 1885. ;o) Still applicable today and so beautiful. I couldn't agree more!
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