1950s

The 1950s was unarguably a much different time period than it is now. We've gone through a number of changes within the last few years from school and jobs to our normal, everyday attire. However, one of the biggest things that have changed over the decades is definitely dating expectations. An article surfaced during a yard sale and was purchased by a curious man who was interested in comparing love life in the 1950s to now. The article was titled "129 Ways to Get a Husband" and it included numbered points, pictures, and even a detailed page on where to find a potential spouse. McCall Kim Marx-Kuczynski is the girlfriend of the man who picked up this article and couldn't help but share her thoughts on it online. “I think if someone is actively looking for a life-long partner just for the sake of being married, they will end up in a failed relationship whether they legally sever it or not,” she says, “I’d like to read about someone’s attempts at trying out everything on the list though. They would either end up with a degree from Yale, in federal prison for stowing away on a military vessel, or in an intervention meeting with friends who’ve been very concerned with their recent behavior.” Facebook While they find it completely outrageous and funny, a lot of the mentioned information has a serious intention, which is what makes it so interesting compared to today's world. Where to find the one? Certainly a valid question. This article has an answer for you. McCall What are the 129 ways to find a husband? We're glad you asked! Read onto the NEXT page to see more of the list from the article on 129 ways to get a husband... McCall "Don't be afraid to associate with more attractive girls; they may have some leftovers". McCall "Stumble when you walk into a room that he's in." McCall "Go on a diet if you need to." McCall "Ask your parents to disappear when you're entertaining!" McCall "Don't be a pushover when he's trying to make a date." McCall "Stow away on a battleship." What? McCall "Let it be known in your office that you have a button box and will sew on bachelors' loose buttons." Read onto the NEXT page to see the photos included with this article... Some of the photos included in the article appear to depict a panel of people presenting real-life experiences between men and women and which techniques work. Many of the photos are related to the 129 ways to get a husband. McCall "A panel of sixteen experts, using a technique that has inspired thousands of right business ideas, tried it on love and marriage." McCall These techniques, apparently, seemed to work pretty well in that time period. McCall "Catherine Ready, educator: 'Join a hiking club'." Sounds pretty legit. McCall "Even a quick glance at the list will show you that the day has passed when a reasonably pretty girl can sit, hands folded, on her front veranda waiting for Mr. Right to come along." What do you think about this story from 1958? Be sure to SHARE this article if you can identify the big changes from back then to now!