A Marriage Book Review

I was given a recommendation to read Dr. Laura Schlessinger's book called "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands." The person that told me of the book also gave me this tip: as you read notice that you may find yourself rebelling against the ideas presented, but ask yourself why you are thinking that way. I can give the same advice to anyone else that decides to read it. Some find the book dowright offensive and anti-feminist. But, those that do usually take a few extreme comments, and out of context at that, to back that opinion. The truth is that the book has some very helpful ideas for women that want to experience a loving, happy marriage. Dr. Laura points out that many women treat their husbands rather poorly while expecting first class attention to every desire in their own hearts...really a selfish mindset. She also maintains that if the woman will start the process of meeting her husband's needs first then he will automatically begin to meet her needs in return. Some women don't want to take the first step however, and expect the husband to give them what they need before they attempt to meet his needs. Again, a selfish way of thinking. She outlines a few basic needs of husbands and how to go about meeting them. I recognized much of what she said to be true in my own marriage and it was a good reminder to me about how I can make Cody feel good in his role as "the man of the house." It's a quick read and would be beneficial to any marriage relationship.