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Marital
Rating Scale
Copyright
1939; George W. Crane, PhD, MD Here are a
selection of areas in which husbands were supposed to
rank their wives. Once their points were tallied,
marital satisfaction was thought to be
quantified.
1.
Slow in coming to bed-delays till husband is almost
asleep
3.
Fails to sew on buttons or darn socks regularly
4.
Wears soiled or ragged dresses and aprons around the
house
6.
Often late for appointments
7.
Seams in hose often crooked
8.
Goes to bed with curlers in her hair or much face cream
9.
Puts her cold feet on husband at night to warm them
10.
Is a back seat driver
11.
Flirts with other men at parties or in restaurants
12.
Is suspicious and jealous
1.
A good hostess - even to unexpected guests
3.
Can carry on an interesting conversation
4.
Can play a musical instrument
6.
Neat housekeeper - tidy and clean
7.
Personally puts children to bed
8.
Never goes to bed angry, always makes up first
9.
Asks husband's opinions regarding important decisions
and purchases
10.
Good sense of humor - jolly and gay
11.
Religious - sends children to church or Sunday School
and goes herself
12.
Lets husband sleep late on Sundays and
holidays
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