1. Beware of the first quarrel. When it comes, fight it out bravely to the end; it is of far-reaching consequence, that you should come out victorious.
2. Never forget that you are married to a man, not to a God; then his shortcomings will not surprise you.
3. Do not pester him continually for money, but try to get along with your weekly allowance.
4. If your husband should not possess a heart, he undoubtedly owns a stomach; you will be wise, if you try to gain his favor with well-cooked food.
5. Now and then, not too often, let him have the last word; it pleases him and you lose nothing by it.
6. Read something besides the death and birth-notices in the paper; it will surprise him occasionally, that he can talk about current events and politics at home, without having to go to the tavern for it.
7. Always, even when quarreling, be polite to him. Remember that you looked up to him before marriage; don’t look down on him now.
8. At appropriate intervals permit him to know more than you do; it will preserve his dignity, and it will be to your advantage to acknowledge, now and then, that you are not infallible.
9. Be your husband’s friend, if he is clever; if he is not, try to elevate him to be yours; never descend to his level.
10. Respect your husband’s relatives, particularly his mother; she has loved him longer than you have!