Happy Wife – Happy Life is a very familiar tune these days.  I have heard it spoken with sarcasm by men who jab each other with their elbows as if the crazy woman of the household is unrealistic and cannot appeased. It reminds me of a critical spirit that cannot see the forest for the trees.  Too often “she” is burdened with responsibilities that make for a crabby, tired wife.  I decided not long ago to find my contentment elsewhere.  I stopped demanding that my husband meet my needs and make me happy.  I have turned to God for this. Finally, and boy has He delivered. The sweet journey of relying on God for my happiness has had the effect of removing the pressure my husband feels to “get it right.”  My husband has become cute again and I like him.  Our marriage is transformed into a partnership where we co-labor in respect and appreciation. Forty years later.. 🙂 Its delicious.