“I love you, you should have read that book a long time ago,” said my boyfriend as we sat in my parent’s front yard soaking up the sun. The reason for him being so sweet was for the compliment that I gave him about his new haircut that made his muscles look bigger. I never knew how a simple compliment could make a man so happy… 

A woman’s power over her man when there is respect, love and food is easy to live with, but be honest, since when does your viejita  portray the “I love you honey, what do you need?” kind of feelings? (Ladies, don’t quit reading just yet)

Women may or may not know the damage they cause their men when angry words are spit out. Thus causing their men to do the usual: get home from work, ignore you or worse… Yes, I know life can be demanding and difficult, but let me tell you something: men are none of that. They are simple, get-it-done kinds of human beings. When genuine love is given, most likely you will get some form of love back. Noticed how I said “some form,” meaning a kiss, a slap on the butt, words of affirmation or a simple “thank you.”

Now, do you honestly think I was born knowing these things? The answer is, “no.” Growing up, I was taught to always have the house clean and have a meal ready for your husband when he gets home from work, something I have seen my mother do for my father since I can remember. But, do not forget that being a passionate Latina usually means having a temper hotter than your grandma’s comal! So, taming the poisonous words and actions that can be spit-out takes time—as well as a good book.

The book that I wrote about earlier, “The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands,” was given to me by my ever-insisting mother, but you don’t have to be married to read it!

Written by Dr. Laura Schlessinger, author, licensed family therapist and the host of an internationally syndicated radio program, “The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands” is a mix of honest truth from Dr. Laura and interviews from real-life couples. Throughout the book, women learn the basics of treating their husbands correctly. Some chapter titles include, “You’re a Nag!”, “Men Have Feelings? Really? You’re Kidding!”, “What’s Sex?” and “Guy Time.”

One chapter that got my attention was “Men Have Feelings? Really? You’re Kidding!” In this chapter, Dr. Laura discusses how “The main source of husband’s bad attitudes, negative responses and disappointing behaviors is their wives’ attitudes toward them and their feelings. Plain and simple.”

Jim, a listener from Dr. Laura’s radio show wrote,  “Despite our rugged, outward appearance, most men tend to have delicate psyches. I know four very happily married men. In each case their wives make a point of stroking their egos and making them feel that they approve of them. Consequently, these men practically worship their wives.”

This is the most basic, “get your act together” kind of book, that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. And I hope that you will enjoy the truth that it uncovers and reap the sweet benefits as I have.

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