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    10 Things Husbands Should Never Do

    By Diane Oatis

    Guys, we love you, we really do. But as wonderful as you are, every so often you do something that makes us want to jump out the nearest window (or push you out first). Please, please, don't ever…

    1. Offer to "babysit" your own kids. When your 16-year-old neighbor does it, it's called babysitting. When a parent does it, it's called child care, and it lasts for at least 18 years. Get it?

    2. Imply that office work is harder than housework. At the end of a hard day, there may be smoke coming out of your ears, but let's face it: You've basically been sitting on your butt. That same smoke is coming out of our ears too-but we've cleaned the house, shuttled the kids around, run errands all over town and lugged grocery bags besides. When we say we're exhausted, we are exhausted.

    3. Give a home appliance as a gift. Forgive us if we can't work it up for this one. A new washing machine? Really? Can we get you some new snow tires?

    4. Buy us the "cougar" perfume. Under our crew-neck sweaters may beat the heart of an untamed vixen-but most of us don't want to smell like one. (Nice try, though.)

    5. Brag about your driving. This is supposed to let us know that ours isn't so great. If my husband tells me one more time that he's been "accident-free since 1978," I'm going to reach over, grab the wheel and make the car swerve into something, just to shut him up.

    6. Be unimpressed by a meal that took a lot of time and trouble. I don't know whose fault this is (Food Network? Julie and Julia?), but every so often we get the idea that it would be fun to make stock and spend the day basting. If the result is less than earth-shattering, say something nice anyway.

    7. Buy clothes without trying them on. We know that the second you get into a department store you start to feel faint, but do us a favor and take the extra five minutes. Otherwise, you know who gets stuck with the returns?

    8. Know it all, especially in public. Oh, honey. While you're going on at length about whatever it is, we're taking the temperature of the room, and we know everyone's starting to fidget.

    9. Say anything remotely critical about our new haircut. Sometimes getting a new cut goes well; sometimes it doesn't. Usually we know the difference. Don't rub it in.

    10. Expect a medal for doing a little housework. Umm…it's your house too, right? For now, we'll give you the bronze. Maybe someday, if you work hard enough, you can pick up a gold.

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    5,388 comments

    • wiggens  •  1 year 2 months ago
      One thing a husband should never do is have sex with his wife. I've enjoy 30 years of no sex so far. Wife hates me but thats to bad.
    • Sandy  •  1 year 3 months ago
      I agree with you, but some of the basic donts are as follows
      1.Getting angry without reason, just to prove you are dominating, especially in front of others (Check: It takes them away from you).
      2.Comparing your wife with other women (If you find the best things in your wife and be proud of her, you will have a satisfied married life).
      3.Being sexual all the time, else remembering wife only in bed (Wife appreciates if she knows that husband thinks, cares about her apart from sex).
      4.When out with wife, feel ashamed to hold wives hand or be close to her (You should be proud and confident to hold her, which shows that she is only yours and you are quite responsible husband).
      5.Being impatient towards your wife (To behave patiently, proves you are a superior husband).
      6.Trying to make your wife independent (Running away from responsibility).
      7.Spending less time with wife and giving reasons to stay away ( Shows lack of interest towards her).
      8.Never adjusting with your women, but others you adjust ( Ego problem and feeling of discomfort).
    • EMMANUEL  •  2 years 2 months ago
      noobs ass
    • Bill  •  2 years 5 months ago
      This article is pretty funny
      I wonder how many men do most of the work around the house and dont get any credit
      Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
    • Davio  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Thanks for reminding me gals ,on why I,ve been single for 8 years.
    • John  •  2 years 5 months ago
      as Clint would put it ""nag-nag-nag.
    • EMMANUEL  •  2 years 2 months ago
      noobs ass
    • Bill  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Agrees with snow bunny. Did all of the sarcasm have to be included in each item? And why is it just things husbands shouldn't do? Most of these could be labeled things spouses shouldn't do.
    • nathan h  •  2 years 5 months ago
      This is a retarded list. My wife asks for certain appliances as presents regularly. She knows as well as I do if she makes dinner and it sucks. Yeah, I try to be nice about it, but if it is really bad (to where I can't eat it) she already knows from eating it herself. Oh well, we go out and get dinner.

      So much on this list is just stupid. If he is working and you stay home cleaning the house all day every day, why does he need to do ANY housework? Much of this stuff I agree with if both people are working, but if you butt is home all day... you SHOULD be cleaning and cooking all day, running errands with the kids, etc... Sounds to me like you are just bitching about having a crappy life.
    • The Dude  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Women complain too much. Is it just a diversionary tactic to draw attention away from your own shortcomings? Seriously, worry more about making yourself a better person, and quit trying to fix us. There is nothing, short of giving us children, for which we need you. The festering cesspool between your legs is not "gold" or "bomb"! It is an incubator. Thank GOD I'm single and don't have to put up with such nonsense. I'm happy just to get the free milk from you cows who cheat on your men. You should all just be happy to have pulled the wool over the suckers' eyes. Now you have him trapped. Now you can suck the life out of him and cheat, like so many of you do, - until you get caught, and he finally realizes he's better off without you.
    • Colorado  •  2 years 5 months ago
      If married women would spread there legs more often (Like before they got Married) maybe men would pay more attention) Otherwise this article was probably written by a LESBIAN. Your place is in the kitchen. Shut up and cook something already....you man haters! Quit complaining and be optimistic for once in your life.
    • xosder  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Obviously this article wasn't meant for men to read by looking at the comments. The author makes a lot of assumptions about men based on stereotype which aren't always true. Still, I'm a guy, so here it goes:
      #1 - I agree that using the word "babysit" is ridiculous for either parent.
      #2 - I understand that housework is just as hard as office work, especially with two crazy kids at home. How do I know this? Well, by the end of the weekend, my kids have completely driven me up the wall, and that is with my helping with them. I'm sure they gang up on her during the days she is home (2 days a week). Does it mean I wouldn't trade a day or two at the office to stay at home even if it meant dealing with the kids, doing housework, and running errands... nope. But I also wouldn't want to be at home 5 days a week.
      #3 - I would love a set of snow tires as a gift. If my wife wanted an appliance and had mentioned it several times, I don't see what is wrong with getting it for her as a gift.
      #4 - Can't comment on the perfume thing as I wouldn't know what to buy in the first place.
      #5 - I have never been in a car accident, but I don't bring this up. Driving is a method of getting from one place to another for me. If I had my choice I'd be doing less of it, but my wife is not as comfortable driving as I am. Also, I never criticize my wife's driving because that does nothing but get her upset, which in turn makes me upset. So what's the point, right?
      #6 - I have my preferences, but I'd never complain about a meal that my wife put any amount of work into. That's just rude. However, I probably don't tell her enough how much I appreciate that she does cook. I rarely cook, so this is something I could definitely improve on.
      #7 - Since I am the one who does most of the driving (again, not by choice), then I am the one who does most of the returning. If I don't try something on, and it doesn't fit, then I return it myself. If my wife wants to return something of hers, I usually end up going with her to return it anyway. So, as long as the guy returns it himself, I don't see the problem here.
      #8 - In my opinion, my wife presents herself as more of a "know-it-all" about certain things than me. Still, even if I feel I know more about something, I try to keep it to myself, especially in public.
      #9 - I never criticize the haircuts for the same reason I never criticize driving.
      #10 - I don't expect a medal when I do housework, but I admit that I don't do as much housework as my wife. Again, I would love to trade off a couple of days a week at work to get things done around the house more - even household chores.

      So, I don't think I'm like the list says, and I don't think most men are like this - just stereotyping.
    • Malice In Wonderland  •  2 years 5 months ago
      This is all so ridiculous. I'm married and we have a 3 year old daughter. I work a full time job as a customer service manager (i.e. getting cussed out all day) and running around the store I work at. I'm on my feet all day. But I LOVE coming home and cooking dinner for my husband and daughter. I don't think it's outdated to want to take care of your man. My husband watches our stubborn daughter all day long and cleans up. Sure sometimes I have to prod him, but I'm not perfect either. Everyone has their faults. Sure my husband gets moody but I'm sure I do as well. It goes both ways.

      I am thankful that I can work and still make a nice home for my family. To me, it's not different than the woman staying at home all day and the man working. I don't talk down to my husband for not working because trust me, watching a child all day *IS* work.

      rodad: It's not your fault your wife cheated on you. I don't see how you could possibly share any blame in marrying someone like that. Perhaps she was good at hiding it. I've been with people who have cheated on me before, and no part of it was my fault. Unfortunately these holier-than-thou women on here just want to insult you in veiled comments making themselves seem smarter. I don't get it either.
    • Taylors  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Uhhh...sure O.K. (as hell froze over), can we ever do anything right?
    • Xman  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Ladies, women, girls I like some of your concerns and points that affect your persona. As a man I can only ponder on where we go wrong, and why communication stops with each other. I will say that at least women express themselves much more than us alpha males. Males do look for appreciation when good deeds are done. But you gals don't get it ? At least for me, you compliment and give thanks even for a sweet nothing to your partner, lover and friend , but you girls think this is a one way street. Count how many times you've been on your knees or belly for hours at a time to unclog a nasty commode or shower. You take us for granted for the most part. When your male does something nice for you, do you reward him with a genuine hug, smile even both or just think we love all of the extra curricular duties of a household that are to many to list. Buy the way I'm one hell of a driver. Mr X
    • Samuel  •  2 years 5 months ago
      so you expect the Man go to work come and work some more? how often do you get to sit during the day watch TV and chat on the phone or coffee with the other house wives? Geez I am up before my family get dressed, help the kids get dressed, go to work, I do the laundry (wife doesn't have a clue, it ok though) and help with dishes. At times it not enough becuase all you other ungrateful ladies expect to be able to go get drinks when the husband is home and she gets jealous. Give thought to what the person has to go through at work; bosses, customers, co-workers (they aren't satified with a snack and a drink).
    • Maudry  •  2 years 5 months ago
      To the females out there, if you did your part, housekeeping, child rearing and being a sexy wife your husband might do more. Also when was the last time you went to HIS job and lent your assistance? You probably would shock the poor man if you put a hanky in his briefcase or tied it his steering wheel. He would think about you all day! Don't give them such a hard time.
    • cooldude  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Hmmm, # 5 would alone be one reason why any man would stay away from this stupid author...And # 6, well, if the man did offer a compliment the woman comes out and asks him not to lie..WTF..looks like the author is a double-edged sword...
    • A Yahoo! User  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Wow, Good to see that man bashing is still alive and well. I hope those of you that have shown your husbands in a bad light will take the time and show this top ten list and your comments to them. Please do so with a big smile and be proud of everything you have written.
    • Weenah  •  2 years 5 months ago
      Every single mom I know who has both worked in an office job and stayed at home at one point or another, hands down say the office job was easier. One of them even worked in a school district rehabilitating special needs children and still said her job was easier then raising two kids!

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