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I'm not sure what the purpose of this 1939 pamphlet was - to prove which spouse was responsible for the marriage's problems? Either way, it makes for some entertaining reading 70 years later.


I find it interesting that most of the items relate to outward appearances and pet peeves, like how to squeeze the toothpaste or whether or not you wear curlers around the house. Were these really considered the most important pieces of a marriage back then? What would a test like this look like today? I think things are based more on personal compatibility surrounding beliefs, personality, and values, if you think about something like eHarmony or Match. Overall, that sounds like a good transition.

But still, squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom, please.