The following is from an actual 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life.

1. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time. This lets him know you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and a good meal are part of a warm welcome
2. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. Be gay and interesting, his boring day may need a lift.
3. Clear away clutter. Gather up school supplies, toys, etc. Run a dish cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel like he has reached a haven of rest and order and it will give you a lift too.
4. Prepare the children. Wash their lovely little hands and faces, comb their hair, change their clothes, etc.
5. Minimize the noise. Stop the washer, dryer, vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet. Greet him with a smile.
6. Don't greet him with problems and/or complaints. If he is late for dinner, smile and accept it without a word. This is minor compared to his hard day at work.
7. Make him comfortable. Lean him back in an easy chair, have a cool drink ready, speak in low, soft, soothing, pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
8. Listen to him. Let him talk first.
9. Make the evening his. Never complain if he doesn't take you out to dinner or other entertainment. He is under a lot of pressure and strain.
10. The goal: try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax.

Now for the updated version for the 20th Century Woman:

1. Have dinner ready. Make reservations ahead of time. If you don't have time, leave him voice mail where you would like to eat, that you have had a bad day. This allows him time to change your mood.
2. Prepare yourself. Stop at Lancome counter at the mall on the way home. Use his credit card.
3. Clear away clutter. Call housekeeper and have her clean real quick, send any kids toys to goodwill that are on the floor.
4. Prepare children. Send them to their room to play Nintendo, watch TV, play on the computer, etc. After all, they're from his previous marriage.
5. Minimize noise. If you happen to be home when he gets there, lock yourself in the bathroom.
6. Don't greet him with problems/complaints. Let him speak first, your complaints will get more attention and remain fresh in his mind through dinner. Don't complain if he is late. Remind him leftovers are in the fridge and he has the dishes to do.
7. Make him comfortable. Tell him where he can find a blanket if he is cold. This will really show you care.
8. Listen to him. But don't ever let him get the last word.
9. Make the evening his. Never complain if he doesn't take you out. Go with a girlfriend or go shopping and remember to use his credit card.
10. The goal: Try to keep things amicable without reminding him that he only thinks the world revolves around him. Obviously he is wrong, it revolves around you!