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20 things you should be doing for hubby on a regular basis You may not like all of them. Do them anyway — and see what happens. facebook twitter email pinterest google+ Becky Squire 1,804,272 views   |   5,426 shares Despite popular belief, marriage is not about give and take. It's about give and give — on both sides. Here are 20 simply humble ways to show your hubby that you support him in every aspect of your marriage. Read: 10 compliments your husband needs to hear 1. Don't talk about him behind his back If there are any issues driving a wedge in your relationship, skip the venting session with girlfriends, and talk to your husband first . "Husband shaming" helps...

Your wedding day is one of the most exciting, exhausting, stressful days of your life. It’s the day you look forward to and plan around for months or, in some cases, years. In the movies, it’s the day when the bride’s dreams all come true and though the movie usually ends there, it gives the viewer the idea that the bride and groom lived happily ever after. The truth, however, is not quite so glamorous. The first unwelcome surprise might come when the groom wakes up a few days after the wedding and realizes he’s out of clean clothes. The new wife might look around the kitchen and realize it’s messy, dirty and the pantry shelves are bare. Then the two start a polite discussion about whose job it is to do the dishes or run the laundry. The polite discussion might escalate into disagreement, which then might evolve into a full on argument, shouting and fist shaking optional. Suddenly, the new couple will realize that being married doesn’t mean they are now endowed with a...

When Chrissy Redden set her sights on an Olympic gold medal, she gave up a promising senior management position in the food industry to train full-time. As she trained to qualify for the 2000 Olympics, a fan questioned the Canadian mountain biker's sacrifice. "Why do so many Olympic athletes sacrifice their careers, education, and future livelihoods for a chance at the gold?" he asked. "I just can't imagine giving up all that!" It's a good question, isn't it? Why do athletes sacrifice, endure pain, push their bodies beyond their limits, and pass up other opportunities? The answer: they want to! And why do they want to? BECAUSE IT'S WORTH IT. Physical fitness isn't just about adding elements that improve your health, like exercise and more fruits and vegetables. It's also about SUBTRACTING elements that are NOT compatible with your goal. Could you really call yourself "healthy" if you exercised faithfully but c...

These days, the economy is forcing even the biggest shopaholics to put the breaks on spending. And clothing may be one of the first things to go. Fashion diet? Yes. But it doesn’t have to feel like starvation: Take a leaf out of the French woman’s book and learn to shop smart. Here, five tips from stylish women on how to dress gorgeously and save money while doing so. Shop With A Plan American women love markdowns and tend to shop impulsively. French women, by contrast, shop with a plan and buy selectively. They only head to a clothing store when they need a particular item. Internet entrepreneur Ludovica Pellicioli, who works at the Web start-up Liquida in Milan, developed her shopping expertise in Paris where she grew up. “I always approach shopping with a plan in mind,” she says. “This is what I need, this is what I would like and this is where I can find it. Shopping is rarely the sole purpose of an outing...

Married people must dress accordingly. Married women need to dress like they’re married.  And if you have children, you need to dress like you have children.  That means, no skirts or dresses, no low-cut shirts or tank tops; definitely no heels or new clothes; and no make-up.  Be practical about it.  What responsible wife and mother would wear uncomfortable clothes when she is running errands, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the children?  Women with children should have stains on their clothes to show that they are loving, caring, nurturing mothers.  When a mother wears nicely washed and ironed clothes, it shows that she neglects her children (I mean, come on!). Married men need to lose those jeans and t-shirts from their teen and college days and dress more like a grown married man: in slacks, button-up shirt, and preferably a tie.  If you want to take it up a notch, wear a suit—every day.  It shows you’re important and h...