i'm still learning English, and my dictionary has no definition for a 'good wife'.
Thanks.
2006-07-20 20:13:07 · 14 answers · asked by Thinx 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Do you mean English from, say... The Scarlet Letter era - Goodwife Hester Prynne?
In that instance, it is used as a courtesy title for a married women, rather like Madame (or the shortened term Ma'am) is used today. But it is an antiquated term.
If you mean just a good wife (2 words) in general, that is the woman married to a man that puts up with his mess, his crap, his family, his friends, his moods, his habits, his neverending interest in sports, weapons and tools, and gives him lovin's all because she loves him. Beautiful creatures, they are. :)
2006-07-20 20:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Snark 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
As time changes, so does the term "good wife". Today's women are more independent, so if you think a good wife does all the housework and keeps the house in order...you may want to think again. That is what I do, but that is the way I was raised. More women want to feel equal and so they usually share chores with their husbands. Just communicate with your wife or potential wife and ask what her views are. There is no set definition for "good wife". Even if you think she's not...she may think she is.
2006-07-21 03:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by Cija 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think more of a true meaning is a wife that will always be commited to their husband. They will stick with them through the good and bad. Like sticking with their vows. She cares about the husband and and how her relationship will react at things. I also think it means just by bringing pure happiness into his life.
2006-07-21 03:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by Candy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the Proverbs 31 wife, the heart of her husband safely trusts her.
2006-07-21 11:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that term has been used much in the last century. good wife means she does everything her husband wants, has kids, cooks , pulls the plow if the mule dies, is ever faithful no matter how mean he is, and so on, you see why it fell out of favor, us women grew up
2006-07-21 03:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good wife is the feminine gender for good husband.a good wife or a good husband mean a good human being
2006-07-21 03:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loves you
f--ks like a wildcat
likes baseball as much as you do
doesn't nag you a lot
has her own interests
is smart
doesn't mind the occasional 3 some with her hot friends
2006-07-21 04:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Gorilla K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cooks
cleans
in the mood when you are
gives you enough (10 to 15) children
mute
gets along with the other gals in the harem
2006-07-21 03:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mistress of a house, literally. This is not commonly used anymore.
2006-07-21 03:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by jfmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one who marries you for better for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and until death do you part. And that you believe should have been crowned homecoming queen even when she doesn't.
2006-07-21 03:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋