14 Signs You Are Living With an Old-Fashioned Guy

The past 40 years have changed many aspects of relationships between men and women.  However, some men have adapted unevenly to the new zeitgeist, producing mixed results in the domestic sphere. For example, does your man do these things in his efforts to be helpful?

1. He empties the dishwasher but leaves many dishes on the counter.
2.  He thriftily turns off every light but doesn’t close closet doors.
3.  He makes the bed by pulling up the covers, sort of.
4.  He tries to cook with mixed results.
5.  He does the laundry but leaves used tissues in the pockets.
6.  He weeds the flower beds but pulls up precious blooms.
7.  He recycles beer bottles but leaves the caps everywhere. 

However ...

1.  He opens doors. 
2. He removes his baseball cap.
3. He is kind to old ladies.
4. He is great with kids.
5.  He changes diapers. 
6. He enjoys crazy relatives.
7.  He shovels neighbors’ sidewalks.

In my view, the first seven are superficial and the second seven reflect core values. If it’s important to me, I can close the closet doors, make the bed, watch out for bottle caps underfoot and put the dishes away. However, I cannot force him to be nice to my odd relatives—he does that all by himself. A happy home life is often the result of deciding what really matters.