10 Marriage Rules For A Daughter
“Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh. “
W.H. Auden
I hope my daughter is in her mid-to-late 20’s before she gets married. I pick that time frame because I believe that’s when most girls stop thinking their moms are pains and start looking to them for advice.
I’ve got a boatload of advice for my little girl, but perhaps the most important thing I wish to impart is specifics on which man she should marry. I don’t care about things like color of hair, geography, or whether he went to a PAC 12 school (though that would be nice), but there are other qualities to which she should pay attention.
I covered the “Big Rules” last week (Love God, Love Others). But since today is Billy’s birthday, I thought I could do no better than to review a few of the qualities she should look for that her Daddy has in spades. Maybe if she’s not listening to me, she can find this post.
- Stick with a man who knows how to keep all of your electronics in solid working condition. Trust me, IT support is tougher to find than old money. Make a wise decision here.
- Marry a man not afraid to multitask. This is especially true if you’re riding a bike on vacation and trying to geocache. Remember that time when Dad saved the day? Pretty important advice!
- Avoid men who take themselves too seriously. They are dull and having a dull marriage is, well, dull.
- If you find a man who loves to do the dishes and leaves all of the cooking to you – take that deal. Cooking can be creative and fun. Dish washing never is.
- When you find a man who makes fun of things you love (like teasing you about your new "Lorax" tree by sending you a doctored picture) while still making you laugh, you’re on track for a solid marriage.
- Love a man who laughs at irony. (Remind me to explain the Six Flags dude to you later!)
- Marry a man who likes being outside, but isn’t consumed with sports. A little goes a long way.
- Embrace a guy who loves capturing the details of life, even losing a tooth. He will celebrate your wins and know how to encourage you.
- Your husband shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help, even from the dog. Helping each other is foundational in marriage because it keeps pride in check.
- Stay with a man who loves to hold your hand. You deserve unqualified affection.









I am blessed by Billy in ways that I can't describe and for that I thank God!