I have three nephews getting married this year – two twenty-somethings and a thirty year old. As the “patriarch” of our family, I’ll be expected to offer up some pearls of wisdom to the boys. I have a few that I’ve picked up from my own marriage and a couple others I’ve come across along the way. I’d appreciate any additions you folks can add to my list. Here’s what I have so far:
And, here are the two secrets to a happy marriage that I really do live by:
- When she asks, “Is my butt getting bigger?” Don’t blurt out, “THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!!”
- If she asks, “Do you think my butt is bigger than my sister’s?” Don’t say, “No, Hon, you’re a 36 and she was 36 5/8ths at Thanksgiving.”
- There will be many, many times when your wife will want to talk about serious family matters. Sometimes you're gonna have to listen.
- Sometimes, she’ll give you that serious look and say, “Come in to the kitchen. We need to talk.” Don’t say, “Sure, Hon, let me get a magazine.”
1: It’s ok to be mad sometimes. It’s NEVER ok to be mean.
2: Do as you are told!
I’d appreciate hearing your rules for a happy marriage!
Archie
(By the way, I knew Carol was the woman for me when, early in our relationship, she said, “We need to buy a Sawzall.”)