Perfect Wife in 1950s

But what women in the 1950s were expected to do for their husbands? Well, those traditions have certainly flown right out the window!

In May of 1955, Housekeeping Monthly published an article entitled, “The Good Wife’s Guide,” detailing all the ways that a wife should act and how best she can be a partner to her husband and a mother to her children.

It may feel a little strange to accept these rules today, but it remains so interesting to see how society once behaved.

Scroll further to see what rules mothers and housewives once had to follow, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

1.) Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs.

2.) Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.

3.) Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.

4.) Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

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Perfect Couple

So much for equality! Couples are more likely to divorce if the husband does half the domestic chores 

Study finds couples who split housework 50/50 are 50 per cent more likely to break up 

Experts say 'modern' couples who share housework have less respect for marriage.

Attention married men, here’s the perfect excuse to put your feet up – sharing housework can lead to divorce.

Research has suggested that the more chores a man does, the more likely the couple will split.

The survey of couples found that while most were happy to share childcare, the women still did the lion’s share of the housework most of the time.

Domestic bliss? Research suggests divorce rates are higher among couple where men share housework

And in 11 per cent of cases, the women did almost all of it.

When the man finally did do his bit, things seemed to go wrong.

The divorce rate among those who shared chores equally was about 50 per cent higher than among those where the woman did most of it, the study by the Norwegian government found.

Equality: Research suggests the more a man helps out at home the more likely the couple will split

‘You can easily get into squabbles if both have the same roles and one has the feeling that the other is not pulling their weight.’

However, the reason for survey’s results could lie in modern attitudes towards marriage.

Sociologist Dr Frank Furedi said chore-sharing tends to take place among professional couples, where divorce rates are high.

Their more formal, ‘contractual’-style attitude towards marriage can make for a fraught relationship, he added.

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2209807/So-equality-Couples-likely-divorce-husband-does-half-domestic-chores.html#ixzz4FfJsMJkv

THE IMPORTANCE OF VALENTINES

The celebration of Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day in the United States, is undoubtedly the most important date for flower growers.

This is the first important day with which the parties floral calendar opens.

It is estimated that on 14 February or Valentine, companies can sell between 30 and 50 percent of its total production, and profits this date represents between 20 and 70 percent of the final figure.

But not only lovers generate significant income for growers. Other important dates in the United States is the St. Patrick's Day, March 17; Easter on April 15; the secretary day on April 23, the day of the mother in May 13 elMemorial dayi in May 28 Labor Day September 3 Thanksgiving in November 22 and Christmas on January 25.

In other countries the important celebrations are: January 1st or New Year in Russia and Japan; the adult day on 8 January in Japan, the International Women's Day on March 8, the Ohigan or early spring in Japan from 18 to 24 March and Mothers Day in England, held the 23 of Marc

Valentine's Day in the United States

What Do People Do?

Many people celebrate their love for their partner by sending cards or letters, giving gifts or flowers and arranging meals in restaurants or romantic nights in hotels. People who would like to have a romantic relationship with somebody may use the occasion to make this known, often anonymously. Valentine's cards are often decorated with images of hearts, red roses or Cupid. Common Valentine's Day gifts are flowers chocolates, candy, lingerie and champagne or sparkling wine. However, some people use the occasion to present lavish gifts, such as jewelry. Many restaurants and hotels have special offers at this time. These can include romantic meals or weekend breaks.

Public Life

Valentine's Day is not a public holiday. Government offices, stores, schools and other organizations are open as usual. Public transit systems run on their regular schedule. Restaurants may be busier than usual as many people go out for an evening with their spouse or partner. Valentine's Day is also a very popular date for weddings.

LOOKING FOR LOVE

141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. (This total excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges.) (Source: Hallmark research)

Did You Know?

In addition to the U.S., Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark, Italy and Japan.

Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight. (Source: Hallmark research)

Research reveals that more than half of the U.S. population celebrates Valentine’s Day by purchasing a greeting card. (Source: Hallmark research)

There are 119 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) who are in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same ages. Corresponding numbers for the following race and ethnic groups are:

Hispanics: 153 men per 100 women

Asians (single race): 132 men per 100 women (This ratio is not significantly different from that for Hispanics or non-Hispanic whites.)

Non-Hispanic whites (single race): 120 men per 100 women

Blacks (single race): 92 men per 100 women (The numbers of black men and women in this age group are not significantly different from one another.

There are 34 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) age 65 or older for every 100 single women of the same ages. Corresponding numbers for the following race and ethnic groups are:

Hispanics: 38 men per 100 women

Non-Hispanic whites (single race): 33 men per 100 women

Blacks (single race): 33 men per 100 women

Asians (single race): 28 men per 100 women

(Note: None of the ratios for the individual groups differ significantly from one another nor from the ratio for all people age 65 or older.)

904: The number of dating service establishments nationwide as of 2002. These establishments, which include Internet dating services, employed nearly 4,300 people and pulled in $489 million in revenues

Source: http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/valentines-day-facts