When Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy: 52 Rules Women Want Men to Know

When Mama Ain't Happy is a funny book full of tips on how to maintain peace and happiness at home. I shared a few of the rules with my friends and their husbands during a recent gathering and the whole room was on the floor laughing. And there were more than a few knowing glances. I particularly like rule #47 "Tell your wife that you love her at least three times each day. Keep a tally sheet in your pocket, if necessary." The author is smart to provide tips on how to follow the rules since husbands are notoriously bad at following directions. This book is the perfect primer for husbands. It even has a test in the back of the book to rate how well a husband has learned the rules. I think the book does a terrific job of showing that love and a sense of humor are key ingredients to a happy marriage. I highly recommend this book!

The authors have taken every day situations that we all experience and really showed the humor in them. I was grateful to learn that I am not the only one that dodges tight situations with the spouse daily. There are so many funny parts of this book, everyone will relate to at least a few of them. AN EXCELLENT GIFT!

You won't know that you should have known this stuff until you find out the hard way, so take my advice: Buy the book! If you're thinking about getting married, or have been for 20+ years like me, this is a big "Oh, NOW I get it! (Why didn't I know about this stuff earlier?)" Funny and true, it's a quick read on the plane or the beach. Whatever you do, DON'T let your wife buy it for you first. Better yet, don't let her know you have it. Just read it, take the advice, and live life easier!

Pay attention, guys - one among us seems to have figured out the answers to perhaps the most frustrating questions in the male vocabulary: what did I do, and how do I fix it?"Mama..." is hilarious, yes - but pay attention. It's also an insightful set of guidelines for keeping the home fires burning - and for keeping your foot out of your mouth.Careful, though - once you know the rules, and your wife knows that you know, the days of pleading ignorance are over!

My husband and I have been married for 11 years and we were thrilled that someone would put the "known/unknown" rules of marriage in print. This book has brought a renewed sense of laughter and joy into our marriage. We appreciate the Gillespie's sense of humor and honesty with sharing the rules. My favorite rule is #1. Because if mama is made happy then all truly goes well within the family unit, and the other rules are generously given from the heart by both mama and daddy.