Marriage Principles

A little more than seven years ago, Husband was preparing to marry me. The teachers at the school where he's a principal thought he needed some marriage advice, so they rallied the students to write advice for their principal.

Just in case you'd forgotten what goes into a good marriage, I thought you might benefit from a refresher course.

Never buy your wife real flowers. Buy the plastic ones. For two reasons: one, they don't die. And two: they're cheap.
--Darrel J., Grade 6

How to Get Out of the House: Say you are going to take out the garbage, then get in your car and drive as fast as you can. P.S. Am I bad or what
--Jordan V., Grade 6

Dear Mr. W, I hope your marriage will be a good one. Just don't get a divorce. Don't Yell when you may loose your temper. Always love God and help your wife when she needs it.
--Kiersten, Grade 6

Don't Get a tv or get rid of yours, the Television can ruin a relationship. especialy if you have kids. Have a nice Wedding.
--Jeffrey S., Grade 6

Please make shure you LOVE the person. Devors is a tarble thang. It really hurts Children also arguing in front of your childorn hopfuly you wont argu talk it out. Your frind in Jesus.
--Annonamous, Grade 6

Always buy her cool things, and tell her you love her all the time. Don't EVER Kiss alot in public (that's really yucky) Well have a good marriage!
--Kandice, Gr. 6

Use mouthwash. Don't sing if you can't. Do the dishes. Have pets. Pamper her with gifts. Treat her like #1. Don't make dinner if you can't cook. Don't have kids. Say you love her every day. Say she's beautiful. Make up cute nicknames like "cutie bug." Stay married and accept her friends.
--Callie H., Grade 6

Dear Mr. W, Your wife is really lucky to be getting married to you. You should always try to get your wife to try surfing. And also try to get your wife to tell you what she likes to do. And what she likes to do. You should try to mix those things together.
--Trevor C., Grade 5

Flowers work well when you want her to forgive you! P.S. Chocolate works too!
--Adam N. , Grade 5Be as good as you are when I am in the principals office with you. Make your honeymoon a fun won. Make it Long, and good. Make it a big wedding. Take the day off when she sick.
--Brandon K, Grade 4

Here is some advice when you get married, give your wife lots of candy. And kill all the spiders in your house.
--Alex S. Grade 3

I suggest that you take your wife to the A&W. I have tried their root beer floats, and they were superb. And you should also take her to the Big Twist. Their pretzel dogs, and frozen lemonade are also superb. As you know, the mall is a great place to be. Have fun.
--Spenser S. Grade 3

Try not to get in fites. Make sure that you Get her surprises. I know she will Like that. trust me I am a girl I know these things.
--Casandra K. Grade 4

I think it would be nice not to burp at the dinner table, not to wear mismatching socks. And always mow the lawn on Friday. And don't forget to do the dishes!!! And go on a really long honeymoon to Hawaii.
--Miles-Erik B., Grade 4

Never give her "the face." Oh and give her some flowers.
--Bryson, Grade 4

I appreciate you being my principal. I hope your marrage is full of surprizes and happiness. Make sure there is cake. Maybe you can rent a lemmo.
--Luke M., Grade 3

Don't catch the garter.
--Ian F., Grade 5

Don't open your mouth when people throw bird seed @ you!
--Adam N., Grade 5

Don't buy your wife coffee. She will be bouncing off the walls.
--Timmy R, Grade 5

Never let your wife barrow your razor because their always be dull when you get them back. P.S. If you ever do.
--Jason U. Grade 5

I have not quite experienced what you have, but here is what I think. On your wedding day you should not freak out and get scared. You should have fun. Also, you probably would want to respect each other. Like if she wants to go somewhere you could go there instead of what you planned.
--Julianne W., Grade 5

Be sure your feonsay is the one that you want to be with for the rest of your life.
--Olivia, Grade 5