1950s Marriage Advice For Women

Wives are responsible for keeping the kids well behaved.

In the 1950’s, it was proper etiquette for the wife to keep the children well-behaved. Today as we know, parenting is a two-person job.

Want your man to stay loyal? Be an excellent cook.

Are you getting paranoid about your husband potentially leaving you? All you gotta do is cook better! Funny, I made a mean eggplant parmesan for my girlfriend last night!

Along with wearing those pink undies are your nightly excursions, wives were expected to look smoking hot while performing all house duties, throughout the day. This includes vacuuming in heels.

What other laws were there for wives in the 1950s? Click “Next” to find out.