It seems to me FAR too many guys end up losing half their stuff because they didn't pay as much attention to their wife as they did their stuff. Not pointing all of the blame of course but typically it's the guy who is most responsible.

As a dedicated and certified amateur in armchair marriage counseling I thought it wise to have a loading dock where men (and woman) can share pearls of wisdom, stories, and unsolicited advice. In other words: Keys to a happy marriage. What better subject to encourage one another in so we can promote and prolong our hobby?

Most of us have married up but sometimes it's easy to forget that. A successful marriage is supposed to get better over time, not worse. But this takes lots of investing.
Here are a few freebies:


Avoid using the phrase "It's just one more car."

Never, EVER use the word "beautiful" to describe a car or thing without also incorporating into your language when describing your wife. This is a freshman mistake that many men never learn.

Give one another permission to say "Honey, you're getting a little fat. Maybe it's time to stay off the fries?"

Don't just accept your in-laws, learn to love them by inviting them along for a "ride" in your car. They will never ask to go anywhere with you again as long as you're driving.