The 10 Unwritten Rules Every Kentucky Husband Should Know

The 10 Unwritten Rules Every Kentucky Husband Should Know

Marriage doesn’t come with a manual.

But if it did, these ten rules would be scribbled in the margins, passed down from dude to dude like old hunting spots and bourbon recipes.

1. Listen more than you speak.
   This goes against our natural instincts but…you don’t have to solve everything. Just listen. Listen.

2. Never go to bed angry.
   Work it out before the lights go off. You’ll sleep better, and so will she.

3. Appreciate the little stuff.
   A thank you for folding the laundry. A compliment just because. It adds up.

4. Share the load
   Whether it’s finances or dishes or big life decisions, please don’t make her carry it all.

5. Keep the spark alive.
   A random note. A surprise dinner. Holding her hand in public. Or even a swift smack on the ass. She notices.

6. Respect personal space
   You don’t have to be joined at the hip. Let her breathe and take a breather yourself.

7. Be honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.
   No dodging. No dancing. Just tell the truth. It builds trust like nothing else.

8. Support her goals
   Her wins are your wins, whether it’s starting a business or training for a 10K, back her up.

9. Laugh together
   Inside jokes, goofy dances, shared eyerolls at the kids. Laughter is glue.

10. Keep dating her
    Even after ten years and three kids. Still ask her out. Still dress up a little. It still makes her feel chosen.

These aren’t secrets.

They’re the kind of lessons most men learn the hard way.

However, if you follow them, your marriage won’t just survive; it will thrive.

Soldier on, Kentucky Dudes! Let’s try to stay married.