I got this on my e-mail today and I REALLY HOPE IT’S A JOKE. The question is: Is this what men secretly dream about even today?

In 1955 an article called The Good Wife’s guide was published. Here are a few tips:

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a meal ready on time for his return. This way you will let him know that you have been thinking about him and his needs . Most men are hungry when they get home and a delicious meal makes a warm welcome.

Prepare yourself. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.

Minimize all noise. At his arrival, eliminate all noise of household appliances. Encourage the children to be quiet.

Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show desire to please him.

Listen to him. You may have important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.

Don’t complain if he’s late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Try to understand that he is stressed out from work.

In the end, don’t question his actions, judgment or integrity. He is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness.

And remember- A good wife knows her place.