<DIV><p>The companion to <B>Don'ts for Wives</B>, this book is a facsimile edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost one hundred years after they were written. These reissued books are ideal holiday stocking stuffers, or gifts for weddings, engagements, and anniversaries.</p> <p>“Offers both archaic and not-so-outdated tips on achieving marital bliss, from not making him jealous to not laughing when she asks to drive the car.” —<B><I>Vanity Fair</I></B>, April 2008</p> <p>“Words of wisdom for a happy marriage from nearly a century ago…The advice comes from a set of guidebooks on marriage written on the eve of the First World War…Penned by Blanche Ebbutt in 1913, they were first published at a time when women stayed at home while their husbands went out to work. Times have changed since then, but the advice could be considered as relevant today as ever.”—<B><I>The Daily Mail</I></B>, May 2007</p><p>Some sample <B><I>Don'ts</I></B>:</p><ul><li><B><I>Don't</I> </B>slouch: No one who cares for a man likes to see him acquire a  slouching habit.<br /></li><li><I><B>Don't</B></I> insist upon having the last word. If you know when to drop an argument, you are a wise man.<br /></li><li><I><B>Don't</B></I> give up cricket, or football... or whatever outdoor sport you have been accustomed to just because you are married. Athletics will keep you from becoming flabby. </li></ul></DIV>