To shoot! 6 relationship tips from the 50s

How do you lead a good marriage? Author Charlotte Hohenstein knew it and wrote a marriage manual in 1959. No question, at that time it was still different in a relationship. We have compiled a few bizarre and funny tips for you. Which one should not be taken at face value today? however, a few details from the advice can still be helpful ...

The ideal age difference

He is according to the author of the nostalgic marriage counselor three to ten years - and that the man should be older. Why? Because the wife loses her charm with age and it is only a matter of time until the husband is "harmless somewhere else."

The best marriage age

The book states: "The early marriage, that is, the bride and groom are still under 20, is not always the last word." You lose precious youth time, which you may catch up later in the marriage.

A very late marriage, so if the couple is already over 30, but also not good. Because then already two "finished" characters would meet, which offers potential for conflict. "In addition, older people marry often out of a sense of urgency, the men rather out of sexual frustration, because they fear not abzubekommen a woman, the women more because they fear for their social status and do not want to end as old maid".

Stay attractive for the partner

According to Hohenstein one should on one "Minimum level of attractiveness" pay attention - even if the wedding is long over. Otherwise the spark of love would be lost quickly.

Give the mother-in-law contraindications

To put up with everything? No way! The author recommends: "Good advice should always be accepted with gratitude, but if the elder wants to take control of the household, even a young girl must become energetic and express his opinion."

Take care

Of course, ER should have his freedom and go with friends to the round table, but "The thrashing with friends, whom he sometimes indulged in his youth, now belongs once and for all to the past." And the women? They should not be as talkative with their girlfriends as they used to be. The author writes: "Especially the confidential details of one's marriage are now taboo."

Find the right gifts

Clearly: "An attentive husband sees on many occasions, such as a window-shopping, what his Holden likes, and remembers it as the same for next Christmas."