Happy Wife, Happy Life or Happy Spouse, Happy House?

I love this. My husband always says “happy wife, happy life”, but I agree with you. I haven’t seen “happy souse, happy house” before, but will definitely start using it. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Thank you for posting the first comment. Prior to joining this discussion did you have your own saying that you would use? Or did you just use the same saying your husband would use?

View Quoted Comment Same as my husband said 🤣🤣

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🤣 Don't worry, I said the same thing until my husband corrected me.

I love this!! The sentiment of a good relationship leading to general happiness is really lovely, but "happy wife, happy life" has always felt a bit too much like an old-fashioned 'women demand satisfaction' thing, to me at least. Happy spouse, happy house is far nicer! Especially considering mine and my fiancé's marriage will be wifeless :')

I’ve never heard “Happy spouse, happy house” before, but I absolutely love it! Will definitely be using this!

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I agree that "Happy Spouse, Happy House" is far nicer. It ensures that both partners satisfaction is considered.

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Multiple people in the comment section stated that they never heard of the phrase and I'm honestly not surprised. I think men came up with it recently

Happy spouse, happy house for sure!! We balance each other out! If one of us is having a crap day, the other will make sure they feel better by the end of the night, even if that means leaving them alone! We work together to make sure everything is taken care of, and we know what makes the other happy! Silly little things like our favorite chocolate bar or a note before work. We definently both try our hardest to make sure the other is happy!!

View Quoted Comment I definitely agree, marriage is a team effort.

View Quoted Comment For sure!! One of my favorite quotes about marriage is:

"You know when you are ready to marry when you have seen your partner through financial trouble, the death of a loved one, and personal illness. If you can make it through that, then you are ready to marry."

My FH and I have been through all of that. We've lost grandparents, cousins, and best friends. We've struggled financially. He helped me recover from chronic illness flare ups and back surgery. I've helped him with anxiety and depression. And were still together. It's made us stronger. And I wouldnt trade our experience for anything.

View Quoted Comment Your quote describes my relationship to a tee so I guess my husband and I are good to go 😊

FH and I both hate "happy wife, happy life". It feels very much like a pushback against equality.

"Happy spouse, happy house" feels much more balanced. I'm not sure it quite fits the thoughts I have about partnership, but it certainly could be part of it.

Never heard it before but definitely agree with happy spouse, happy house!

I would say happy spouse happy house, though my husband always hears from other guys that it's happy wife, happy life. I don't like that, though. Everything is equal. If he isn't happy I'm not happy and visa versa.

Happy Spouse Happy House!

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Equality is the center of any partnership.

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Did you share the phrase with your hubby?

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I agree both partners happiness is vital.

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I agree! Do you use the phrase in your household?