The Washington times., 1929-03-30

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Gladly, Mrs. L. W.! Far be it
from me to be disloyal to my own
sex! Although it is true my column
Is devoted to the heart problems of
young girls and young wives, yet it
may not he amiss to remind young
men about to wed and those who
have just embarked on the great
adventure, how they can remain
happy, though married, and hold
the love they have won.
A philosopher has remarked that
the only contract Il man viii sign
without reading it is the marriage
contract, and the only partner he
will sign up. regardless of her
character and ability, is life part
ner. However this may be, it is
too late after marriage to question
your choice. Divorce Is difficult
and embttering, and the gutter
runs away from one set of prob
lens only to be faced by others
equally battling.
Rare, indeed, is the marriage
that is hopeless. Yet it is safe to
say marriage could be made more
interesting and happier by deliber-
ately working out ways Of keeping
affection fresh, and home harmon
ious.
No one wants to fall out Of love.
because being in love and being
loved is complete joy. If your wife
is losing interest in you, might it
not be well to ask yourself wherein
you are failing?
When Betty first met Bob he
seemed to her like a young creek
god, a curly-haired, athletic Apollo:
When they danced together under
rose shaded lights at the club.
thrilled together over their favorIte
plays and movies. strolled toSe1lle.'
in the lilac-scented springtime.
how easy, how inevitable it was
for her to echo his, Il love you.
darling"
But now tina honeymoon is over.
Three years have passed. There
are times when Betty looks sad
and restless. And she takes an
interest in other men.
Bob's breath reeks of tobacco
and too often it is saturated with
fumes of alcohol He has let
himself grow stout and is a little
bald.
He no longer says nice things
to Betty; he is too rushed in the
morning and too tired and worried
over business at night. And how
sarcastic he can be when he is in
the humor! Bob has let happiness
slip away from him. love vanish.
through his own neglect and care
leSsnesS!
Disputes are sure to arise in
every marriage. There will he
moments when you feel tempted
to quit and sail away to the other
side of the world. leaving all re-
sponsibility behind. But for all
that YOU and your wife love your
home and each other. And your
marriage can be just as perfect
as YOU and sne make 1t.
Do not take the occasional quar-
rel too seriously. Refrain from
that sarcastic retort and forget
her sharp comment. She didn't
reallv mean what she said. Neither
did you! ,,
"DOn't argue with a woman,
advises one successful husband
ont Of the wealth of his expert
ence. Let her find out for her.
self when she is wrong. Tell her
she is beautiful, whether she Is
or not. And. remember, even
wives like occasional entertain
ment."
at least half Of my success Is
due to my wife" declares one OF
the worlds outstanding great men
of today. Many a man knows
In his heart the same thing IS
true of his wife. But how many
Give their wives full, ungrudSing
credit. Not in the form OF an
Inscription on a tombstone. but
now, today, in private and public.
Your wife Graves appreciation as
much as you do!
Have YOU an urge to domineer
in your home? "My wife wanted
4bo word obey left in the mar
rage ceremony when we We're
married." explained an ideally
happy husband. "She is willing to
ohev me because she trusts me,
and for the same reason am
equally willing to obey her.
Candy stores report daily waves
Of buying at about s o'clock,
when young men buy boxes for
their sweethearts. and also at 3:3O
when men stop in to take candy
home. Wise, indeed, is the hus-
band who remembers an Occa-
sional gift of candy or flowers
for his wife!
But even more important than
gifts Is fair and just financial
arrangement. whereby a wife Is
given a regular allowance or sal
ary weekly, to cover expenses and
leave margin for spending
money! In these DAYS of eco
nomic independence Of women.
good wife and hOme-maker earns
and Is entitled to u good salary
her share of the partnership
profits OF marriage.
Good grooming and good health,
fastidious personal cleanliness
and avoidance of repulsive man
nerisms go far toward preserving
the romance of marriage. The
"fulI sweet word that lies just in
our reach. beneath the common.
place of common speech"-in