The Art of Wife: Four Tales of Chaos, Artful Retaliation, and Matrimony
In the context of marriage, the adage “happy wife, happy life” is more than just a statement; it’s survival advice. Four women share their humorous and creative tales of having to teach their spouses the importance of prioritizing their relationships.
Story1: The Ignorance at the Airport
After a long day of meetings in Singapore, Sarah returned home to find her husband, Jake, had turned down her request to move some furniture. In order to teach Jake the importance of reliability, she enlisted the assistance of Chris, his best friend, as well as a carefully planned dinner. The evening ended with Jake looking like a deflated balloon and Chris enjoying a complimentary dinner.
Story 2: The Lingerie Lesson
Rob’s jest about her “granny panties” backfired when his wife discovered he had shown the photo to acquaintances. With the support of his mother Patricia, she became a fashion force to be reckoned with, spending all of his Mustang fund on designer clothes and undergarments. Rob’s friends are now quite complimentary of his wife’s fashion choices.
Narrative 3: The Man Flu Anomaly
With his wife, Rachel, still bedridden with the flu, Pete thought it would be a great idea to have a Super Bowl party. That is, until she asked his mother Eleanor for assistance. In the boot camp that ensued, Pete and his friends suffered serious injuries, solidifying Eleanor’s image as “The Sergeant.”
Tale #4: The Star-Studded Retaliation
As a surprise for his wife Emma’s thirty-first birthday, Mike actually purchased tickets to his favorite band—along with another woman. Emma ascended the stage and gave a birthday greeting that made Mike and his companion flush. Mike treats her birthday like it’s a public holiday these days.
These anecdotes show that all successful men have a strong female companion who doesn’t mind taking the initiative and reassuring him of her authority. So, husbands, pay attention: prioritize your marriage, or else you may become the target of your wife’s next cunning plan of retaliation.
