The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands Dr. Laura C. Schlessinger For family and friends who have stood by me— in humble gratitude. Contents Author’s Note xi Introduction xiii 1 The Improper Care and Feeding of Husbands 1 2 The White Rabbit Syndrome 15 3 “You’re a Nag!” 37 4 Men Have Feelings? Really? You’re Kidding! 65 5 “Huh? Honey,What Did You Say? What Did That Mean?” 91 6 What’s Sex? 119 7 A Man Should Be Respected in His Own Home 143 8 Guy Time 171 Acknowledgments About the Author Also by Laura Schlessinger Credits Cover Copyright About the Publisher