10 Bits of Patronising Marriage Advice From Another Era

9. And if he cheats on you, shut up:

“But in case of an occasional lapse on the part of the husband”�there a bit of advice may prove acceptable. And my advice would be: forgive and forget. Or still better”�make believe that you know nothing. An occasional lapse from the straight path does not mean that he has ceased to love you. He may love you as much; he may love you a good deal more.”�- William Josephus Robinson, “Married Life and Happiness” 1922.

10. Don’t bore your husband with tedious talk about his own child:

“Don’t nauseate your husband with talking “baby” all the time. As baby’s father, he will stand a good deal of it, but remember there are other interests in the world.” – “Don’ts For Wives” 1913

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