The Worst Relationship Advice EVER!

I love to read about what other people think about keeping a relationship long lived. So when I came across this article onYahoo, I thought to myself, “This has got to be the worst relationship advice ever! 

Now, I haven’t read the book, The Secret Lives of Wives, but I really don’t want to either. Author, Iris Krasnow apparently interviewed over 200 women who have been married for at least over 15 years to find out exactly how they do it… (200 women is a SMALL minority)

Some women suggest taking a summer vacation away from your husband. One woman went to Italy for an entire summer by herself. Hmm, I wonder if there was a local who wooed her as well? Don’t get me wrong, I have told Corey countless times to go off on a photography adventure alone. However, I would never suggest an entire summer! A long weekend sure, but if he goes anywhere for a summer I will be there to join.

Time apart is essential to any lasting relationship. When you find yourself needing a break for months on end, well, I would begin to question how stable the marriage or relationship actually is.

Others suggest having another man in your life. What? Yep, that’s right. Some women have platonic friends they meet with on a regular basis to make them feel beautiful and revived. That being said, I don’t think many men would approve. Some women simply have lunch dates with old flames while others actually have a full on affair. Well sister, you may have been married 20 years or so, but if you have to resort to any of the above, I beg to argue your happiness in that marriage.

Hell, if your feeling inadequate or not “feeling the love”, go out for a night with the girls. Sure, flirt your ass off with every stray that comes in the bar and let them buy you drinks, but don’t do something that could destroy every pleasant thought (or any ounce of trust) your man ever had about you!

One last piece of advice that I can agree on… every woman should own a vibrator! Yes! At least they got something right.

I guess my whole point is, just because someone has “successfully” stayed married for all those years doesn’t make it a healthy or happy marriage. And just because their antics worked for them, doesn’t mean it will work in most situations. Do what’s right in your heart. And remember, a long marriage doesn’t automatically make it a meaningful and happy marriage. After all, the title of the book is "The Secret Lives of Wives", need I say more?