The Arty Woman: Vogue 1927 The Arty Girl of the 1920s would perhaps have aged gracefully to be a lovely lady of today’s “Advance Style.” She was highly confident, self-expressive, maybe excessive in adornment, but utterly endearing to the hearts of avant-garde fashion aficionados of the then 20th century. The 1920s-woman featured here was characterized […]
Thirty-nine years ago, the jewelry designed by Judith Hendler (Acri-Gems) was considered très chic and avant-garde. Then, as now, bestowed the name, “Queen of Acrylic,” her jewelry designs are the perfect accessory for the Fall 2016 season–featuring a range of Lucite and Acrylic jewelry. Her vintage jewelry is as timely today as it was gracing […]
This morning I received a text message from a girlfriend saying, “You need to train me on training our younger men … .” That may sound manipulative to some, or perhaps deceitful to others, but it’s about women taking responsibility for their part in creating the kind of relationship they want with their man. I’m not talking about abusive relationships, as that’s not the context here, but learning how to create an environment for the thriving of a relationship.
I will confess. I have a great relationship with my husband. It’s always been easy and the word I love to use to convey the essence of our relationship and marriage is, “peaceful.” He’s also a relationship coach, but since the day I met him, we’ve had the “no coaching” rule. (He made the mistake once of referring me to a specific page in one of his books, and boy, let’s just say he never did that again.)
But seriously, as women, there are three easy things a woman can do throughout the day which can fundamentally start to change the relationship. We are in the driver’s seat. So herewith I jotted down a few notes on the three easy steps to create a successful relationship.
Always Make Him Right, Even if he Fails
Always look for what he has done right during the day and give oodles of praise. Make him right, even if he didn’t quite “get it.” As women, we tend to look for things to find fault. We can easily get nasty and nag. But men thrive on hearing what they have done right. If they feel they have been successful, they’ll want to do it again, and again, and again.
EXAMPLE
• “Sweetheart, I know you tried, but next time, if you can do, “X,” it would be even better!”
Here he gets to win for trying, despite the action not being the exact result wanted.
Create Opportunity for Him to Win
Create opportunities for him to win and be very specific with your request. Don’t request actions that are impossible to achieve in the moment. The more a man feels that he can win, the more he will seek to accomplish larger goals. His goal will always be to strive to make you happy!
EXAMPLE
• “Honey, it would make me very happy if you did, “X.”
• “Sweetheart … Would you be my hero and give me a massage?” Or
• “Sweetheart … Would you be my hero and start the coffee.”
Thank Him for Everything,
Acknowledge the things he regularly does. Thank him especially for helping with chores. And don’t expect a return thank you. Just be in the space of gratitude.
EXAMPLE
• “Thank you so much for taking out the garbage. I really don’t like doing it and I appreciate that I don’t have to take it out.”
• “Thank you for getting gas in the car, I feel taken care of today.”
• “Thank you for working so hard for our family.”
How do you make your man your hero?
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Cyber Monday At The Jewelry Stylist Everyone loves a sale and we do too! Please join us as a small business in promoting our 20% off all non-sale items with coupon code: cybermonjewels2014 this Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. We are also proud to say that the book titled, The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century […]
In the 1920s, American women were enthralled by the sophisticated designs that emerged from Europe. Europe, and in particular Paris, France, was the epicenter of all that represented fashion. Consumers were hungry for the latest styles both in clothing and jewelry. It was a time when American fashion industries, including jewelry manufacturers, all bustled […]
The Sleeveless Dress The sleeveless dress, deemed the “little nothing dress,” of the early sixties called for jewelry to adorn the arms and ears of women. Both tailored and glittery jewelry fashions were presented in the collections of Coro, Trifari and Napier. The Fingerless Glove Ever wonder why you have a pair of evening gloves […]
