try to turn her man away from the company of his acquaintances and the brethren of
his youth. You must not forget that your husband enjoyed the companionship of friends who were a solace to him before he came to know you, so you may not stand as a barrier between him and those who carry pleasant memories of his past. Nor is it asked of you to be fond of them, especially as most of them may possess only qualities that do not please you.
6 — Preserve your attractiveness after marriage: Your power to hold his heart for yourself alone is your capital, and it yields the greatest returns. So keep up those appearances that delight his eyes and captivate him. And do not suppose that the marriage contract is enough to secure the bond of affection between you: what was true in the days of your girlhood, the day he first came to know you, remains in force after marriage.
7 — Broaden your mental horizons: The thinking powers must not be neglected, or they will rust as many of your kitchen vessels rust if they are not treated with the necessary means. How like the mind is to flint, which gives no spark unless it is struck! And there are forms of striking for knowledge that cannot be dispensed with: among them the company of literary women and people of experience, and the reading of useful books. It must be said that keeping pace with the age is a binding necessity, so it is fitting that you read the weekly or monthly magazines that concern themselves with the sciences, the arts, and letters, and bring you the latest in the world of thought and invention.
So, O bride newly returned from the honeymoon — nay, O lady in whatever era of your life: reconsider your position toward your little kingdom, and try always to make it the paradise of whose happiness and bliss you have so long dreamed.