Secrets Of A Smart Wife

A smart wife picks her battles. She knows that she and her husband will not agree all the time and that is okay. She is not a doormat. If something is not okay with her, she makes it known. However she realizes that while his socks on the floor may be annoying, it's hardly worth letting it become a point of discontent.

A smart wife makes a house a home. She does her best to create a haven for herself and her family, a place to which everyone can come home at the end of the day and feel peaceful, cared for and loved

A smart wife goes after her husband. She does not sit around mourning if she perceives she's being ignored or neglected. She knows that's the point where she needs to initiate affection or slip on that special outfit.

A smart wife knows that "I love you" goes beyond flowers and jewelry. While roses are nice, her husband may honestly feel that leaving her with a full tank of gas in the car says volumes. While diamonds are nice, so is the fact that he offered to cook dinner or cleaned the house (even if he didn't necessarily do it her way) so she wouldn't have that chore to worry about.

A smart wife pays attention to her husband's interests. If he has sports teams, she knows who they are. If he likes to fish, she knows where he likes to go catch his bass. A smart wife will give it a shot joining his football fantasy league if he invites her, or go to the golf course with him every now and then, even if it's not her cup of diet. That said...

A smart wife realizes she and her husband are separate people. She knows that it's important to allow her husband his nights out with the boys as it is for her to have nights out with the girls. She realizes that while mutual interests are good, some separate interests enrich their lives and provide a sense of fulfillment that will in turn make them a better spouse.

A smart wife knows she cannot take care of anyone unless she's taking care of herself. She gives herself the care she needs so that she is better equipped to care for her husband and/ or children, and /or pets.

A smart wife realizes she is not perfect and that is okay. She simply tries to be the best she can be. Her husband didn't fall in love with a perfect woman. He fell in love with her. She knows that as long as she's got his approval, she's doing a pretty great job.