Comments on: Being a Happy Housewife http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/ Where Martha Meets Real Life Wed, 23 May 2012 02:27:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Juanita http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-20445 Juanita Sun, 06 May 2012 23:18:40 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-20445 Great article I am a new housewife having left coroporate America and sometimes I just felt am I missing something?? Now I know I am not alone and tho I dont feel much diffrent its still good to know their is nothing "wrong" with me Great article I am a new housewife having left coroporate America and sometimes I just felt am I missing something?? Now I know I am not alone and tho I dont feel much diffrent its still good to know their is nothing “wrong” with me

]]> By: Mary http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1683 Mary Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:33:08 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1683 You all certainly do a lot for your husbands and families and are making a financial contribution because child care and cleaning services cost a lot of money. I'm curious what you do for yourselves? How do your husbands show their appreciation for all that you do? You deserve to be acknowledged for your hard work. You all certainly do a lot for your husbands and families and are making a financial contribution because child care and cleaning services cost a lot of money. I’m curious what you do for yourselves? How do your husbands show their appreciation for all that you do? You deserve to be acknowledged for your hard work.

]]> By: Samantha http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1682 Samantha Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:51:28 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1682 I am looking to become a housewife/homemaker but I am scared. My husband is looking for a better paying job but we currently both work to make ends meet. I know there is no way for me to become a housewife in these conditions but I would like some advice and tips on how to begin my journey. A lot of friends and acquaintances that I have look at me like I am crazy for wanting this "career" choice but when I think of bettering and caring for our home, being there for my husband, and taking care and keeping our home, I am filled with nothing but happiness and warmth. Arguably, I am young but honestly there is not much else that I feel could make me happier than being a housewife. We don't have children right now but I don't think that should stop me from continuing with this life choice. Are there any tips or advice that someone can share? I am looking to become a housewife/homemaker but I am scared. My husband is looking for a better paying job but we currently both work to make ends meet. I know there is no way for me to become a housewife in these conditions but I would like some advice and tips on how to begin my journey. A lot of friends and acquaintances that I have look at me like I am crazy for wanting this “career” choice but when I think of bettering and caring for our home, being there for my husband, and taking care and keeping our home, I am filled with nothing but happiness and warmth. Arguably, I am young but honestly there is not much else that I feel could make me happier than being a housewife. We don’t have children right now but I don’t think that should stop me from continuing with this life choice. Are there any tips or advice that someone can share?

]]> By: sheila http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1681 sheila Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:05:49 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1681 I just stumbled across your site here, and want to say thankyou it is just wonderful to see someone who takes their role as a stay at home wife so seriously, God calls us wives to a helpmeet to our husbands, I have been a stay a home wife for just over 30 years now, and I love every minute, I am never bored, there is always some thing to do. our children are all grown up and off doing their own thing, but I am still home taking care of my husband, this is where God called me to be, and this is where I will stay. I try to create a warm, cosy, clean and happy home for my husband to return to at the end of a hard day. he has told me that knowing I am at home, waiting for his return makes him very happy, to know that his meal will be ready, the house clean and cosy, and I will be here waiting with a smile and a hug is all he wants. I tried a few years ago to go out to work just part time, I thought it would earn us a little extra money, and get me out and about now the children are grown and gone, but he didn't like it, he was unhappy, and i was stressed trying to make everything was done. extra money is not important, what is important is that I use what he brings home wisely. my husband too often brings work home, and I sit in the same room, chatting occasionally, or just being here, I love our life, and having that someone special to care and devote my time to is all I could ever wish for,. I just stumbled across your site here, and want to say thankyou
it is just wonderful to see someone who takes their role as a stay at home wife so seriously, God calls us wives to a helpmeet to our husbands,
I have been a stay a home wife for just over 30 years now, and I love every minute, I am never bored, there is always some thing to do.
our children are all grown up and off doing their own thing, but I am still home taking care of my husband, this is where God called me to be, and this is where I will stay.
I try to create a warm, cosy, clean and happy home for my husband to return to at the end of a hard day.
he has told me that knowing I am at home, waiting for his return makes him very happy, to know that his meal will be ready, the house clean and cosy, and I will be here waiting with a smile and a hug is all he wants.
I tried a few years ago to go out to work just part time, I thought it would earn us a little extra money, and get me out and about now the children are grown and gone, but he didn’t like it, he was unhappy, and i was stressed trying to make everything was done.
extra money is not important, what is important is that I use what he brings home wisely.
my husband too often brings work home, and I sit in the same room, chatting occasionally, or just being here, I love our life,
and having that someone special to care and devote my time to is all I could ever wish for,.

]]> By: Terri http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1680 Terri Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:19:28 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1680 I have been working since I was 16 years of age and at 38 I was laid off, 2 months to the day of having our 2nd child. My husband has been working diligently to be able to have me stay at home with our son. Although I do appreciate this, I am having a very difficult time with the whole set up. I find myself cleaning and picking up everyday, vaccuming 2-3 times a day, mopping 1-2 times a day, cooking and laundry. I can no longer afford a lot of the luxuries that I used to give myself and my 16 year old daughter, such as manicures, pedicures, hair cuts, shopping. I have gained weight, have no time to study, I don't even have the time to do my own hair. I find myself picking up after my husband all day, everyday. He is a very messy person who does not seem to have any consideration towards all that I do during the day. When he goes on business trips, he stays a little longer to visit his brother or take a couple of days for himself when he's done working, while I stay at home all of the time. I just go to parks with my son so that he could play or I visit my 2 friends or go to my mom's or my in-law's. But I NEVER have time for myself and I feel like I am losing it. As I was reading everything that you wrote, I felt myself cringing because it will be a year this August and I cannot see myself being so selfless. I am struggling with this situation terribly. Any advise? I have been working since I was 16 years of age and at 38 I was laid off, 2 months to the day of having our 2nd child. My husband has been working diligently to be able to have me stay at home with our son. Although I do appreciate this, I am having a very difficult time with the whole set up. I find myself cleaning and picking up everyday, vaccuming 2-3 times a day, mopping 1-2 times a day, cooking and laundry. I can no longer afford a lot of the luxuries that I used to give myself and my 16 year old daughter, such as manicures, pedicures, hair cuts, shopping. I have gained weight, have no time to study, I don’t even have the time to do my own hair. I find myself picking up after my husband all day, everyday. He is a very messy person who does not seem to have any consideration towards all that I do during the day. When he goes on business trips, he stays a little longer to visit his brother or take a couple of days for himself when he’s done working, while I stay at home all of the time. I just go to parks with my son so that he could play or I visit my 2 friends or go to my mom’s or my in-law’s. But I NEVER have time for myself and I feel like I am losing it.

As I was reading everything that you wrote, I felt myself cringing because it will be a year this August and I cannot see myself being so selfless. I am struggling with this situation terribly. Any advise?

]]> By: Kristi http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1679 Kristi Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:02:32 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1679 Nice points. I have to say, though, the word "housewife" doesn't have the same connotation to me. I love and support my husband, in many of the same ways, but to me, the word "wife" covers it. For some reason, to me the term "housewife" means keeping the house clean and the laundry folded and homemade food always ready. As a military spouse, my daily life, and all our family decisions, revolve around his career and me supporting him by taking care of everything else, because he's often deployed, and works long hours when he is home. I long ago made peace with the fact that a clean house and homemade meals everyday were just not at the top of my priorities, talents, or necessities. One night when we were both sitting and reading in the living room (I agree, that is an important part of being together) I said out loud, "You know, I'm a stay at home mom, but I am not a housewife." And he said, "I'll say!" And we both chuckled. But neither of us were refering to the wife part, just the house part. I think a big part of being a wife, or a husband for that matter, is knowing just what kind of support your spouse really needs. I may not get his socks matched and in his drawer every week, but when he comes home with orders to move cross-country every two years, or asks if I mind him taking orders to a combat zone, I just sigh, and get our family ready for it. Wife, Sahm, housewife, homemaker--I guess the terms may be a bit muddled for our generation. But they all refer to supporting our families! Nice points. I have to say, though, the word “housewife” doesn’t have the same connotation to me. I love and support my husband, in many of the same ways, but to me, the word “wife” covers it. For some reason, to me the term “housewife” means keeping the house clean and the laundry folded and homemade food always ready. As a military spouse, my daily life, and all our family decisions, revolve around his career and me supporting him by taking care of everything else, because he’s often deployed, and works long hours when he is home. I long ago made peace with the fact that a clean house and homemade meals everyday were just not at the top of my priorities, talents, or necessities. One night when we were both sitting and reading in the living room (I agree, that is an important part of being together) I said out loud, “You know, I’m a stay at home mom, but I am not a housewife.” And he said, “I’ll say!” And we both chuckled. But neither of us were refering to the wife part, just the house part. I think a big part of being a wife, or a husband for that matter, is knowing just what kind of support your spouse really needs. I may not get his socks matched and in his drawer every week, but when he comes home with orders to move cross-country every two years, or asks if I mind him taking orders to a combat zone, I just sigh, and get our family ready for it. Wife, Sahm, housewife, homemaker–I guess the terms may be a bit muddled for our generation. But they all refer to supporting our families!

]]> By: Life as a CEO » Sunday Drive…around the web! http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1678 Life as a CEO » Sunday Drive…around the web! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:34:39 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1678 [...] While I appreciate the honesty and advice in this post about being a Happy Housewife {especially after my rant this week}, I have to wonder how I can get [...] [...] While I appreciate the honesty and advice in this post about being a Happy Housewife {especially after my rant this week}, I have to wonder how I can get [...]

]]> By: Rhonnie http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1677 Rhonnie Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:24:52 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1677 What an awesome article! Thank you! What an awesome article! Thank you!

]]> By: Misty http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1676 Misty Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:17:48 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1676 Thank you for this article. I sometimes forget what a burden it must be to bear being the sole supporter of our family. I know I am lucky to be able to stay home with my boys. I also know that I don't show my husband that appreciation often enough. Thank you again! Thank you for this article. I sometimes forget what a burden it must be to bear being the sole supporter of our family. I know I am lucky to be able to stay home with my boys. I also know that I don’t show my husband that appreciation often enough. Thank you again!

]]> By: Nique http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/being-a-happy-housewife/#comment-1675 Nique Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:58:16 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4813#comment-1675 Wow! Thank you for sharing. It is good to have that attitude, even for someone lik me that works outside of the home and doesn't have kids. Wow! Thank you for sharing. It is good to have that attitude, even for someone lik me that works outside of the home and doesn’t have kids.

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