My Husband Created a New Schedule for Me to ‘Become a Better Wife’ — I Taught Him a Good Lesson in Response
When my husband, Dan, handed me a neatly typed schedule titled “How to Become a Better Wife,” I was stunned. The list included everything from waking up at 5 a.m. to make his breakfast, ensuring the house was spotless by noon, and even setting aside time to “look presentable” before he got home from work. It felt like something out of the 1950s, and I couldn’t believe he thought this was acceptable—or that I needed improving.
At first, I was furious. But instead of arguing, I decided to teach him a lesson he wouldn’t forget.
The next morning, I followed his schedule to the letter. I woke up early, made his favorite breakfast, cleaned the house top to bottom, and even dressed up before he returned. But while I was busy being the “perfect wife,” I created a new schedule—for him.
The next evening, after he sat down to his perfectly prepared dinner, I handed him my list:
- Wake up at 4 a.m. to walk the dog.
- Make me breakfast by 6 a.m.
- Do the grocery shopping after work.
- Massage my feet before bed.
- Repeat daily to become a better husband.
Dan’s face turned pale as he read the list. He stammered, realizing how ridiculous his expectations had been. That night, we had an honest conversation about partnership and respect. He admitted he hadn’t realized how much I already did and how unfair his “schedule” truly was.
From that day forward, Dan never tried to micromanage me again. Instead, we worked together as equals, sharing responsibilities and appreciating each other’s efforts. Sometimes, the best lessons are learned through a little taste of your own medicine.
