Good husband’s guide
Get dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to start cooking a delicious meal when you get home. This is a way of letting her know that you have be thinking about her and appreciate her. Most women are hungry after a hard day of work/looking after children/housework/washing/shopping/taking children to various groups etc, and the prospect of a good meal is part of the encouragement needed.
Prepare yourself. Take a few deep breaths so you'll be refreshed when you arrive. Comb your hair, have a mint and be fresh-looking. She has been with a lot of work-weary people/children.
Be a little gay and a little more interesting for her. Her boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
Clear away the clutter when you get back, chances are your poor wife has been on her feet all day. Run a dishcloth over the tables.
During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for her to unwind by. Your wife will feel she has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give youift too. After all, catering to her comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
Minimize all noise. At the time of your arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
Be happy to see her.
Greet her with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please her.
Listen to her. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of your arrival is not the time. Let her talk first - remember, her topics of conversation are more important than yours.
Don't greet her with complaints and problems.
Don't complain if she's late for dinner because she’s having a nap or even if she stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what she might have gone through with washing up/babies/toddlers/nappies/toys/tantrums etc.
Make her comfortable. Have her lean back in a comfortable chair or let her lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for her.
Arrange her pillow and offer to take off her shoes and give her a foot rub. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
Don't ask her questions about her actions or question her judgment or integrity. Remember, she is the master of the house and as such will always exercise her will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question her.
A good husband always knows his place.
