Know your mate better
In the age of profiling, where everyone seeks to succeed by categorising, why be left behind? Join the winning league and have a happier life, knowing what drives your spouse. While some seem simple and straightforward; others seem to change colours every now and then. It is rightly said that women who are understanding wives go to heaven, but those who REALLY understand their husband attain heaven on earth! So let’s try to get a taste of heaven. From among the six husbands that a woman could have, find yours.
Aditi Garg

The Workaholic

You can recognise this man by the incessant texting and cellphone pressed to his ear. Though he takes a break rarely, they are sacred to him and he insists on going all out. The best vacations, the best restaurants and the very best spa destinations. But it is all about his work and relaxation and you might feel ignored and small in his plan for big things. On the bright side, he is mostly unobtrusive and will happily leave you to your devices. He will even encourage you to socialise and pursue your hobbies. Also, the more he works, the more you get to shop!

The Hitler

he is the one who always snubs his wife. She can be the best cook, the best home-manager, the best mother and even head a multi-national firm; yet she is never good enough for him. He firmly believes she spends too much, socialises too much, talks too much and yes, complains too much! It is his prerogative to put her down in front of friends and family. For him, it is more important to be right all the time than have some fun family time. The bonus is that once he cools down, he tends to over-pamper and over-indulge.

The Roving Eye

the one always eyeing the female of the species. Not that most men don’t; he is particularly prone to cozying up with them. He is a smooth talker and will instinctively involve himself in animated conversations with them. A charmer par excellence, it is difficult to resist his charms. To be sure, just rewind to the time when he courted you. The same killer smile, the great sense of humour and irresistible charisma; it worked for you and so it does– over and over again. He understands the importance of good clothes and with him you shall always have plenty. As long as he is not distracted, he practises his skills on you and makes you feel like a million dollars.

The Wannabe

when you wait and call out to him yet again from the hall before going out, you know you have him. It always starts out as a fairy tale when your husband doesn’t nag about getting ready sooner. The twist comes when you start taking lesser and lesser time to achieve your going-out look and he takes a hell of a lot longer. Anyone can get why a woman takes time –with all the blow drying, make-up, primping and preening. But the most that a guy might want to do before leaving his house is trim and prune a few stray hair. His obsession with clothes and appearance goes so far as to dictate what you wear and what you don’t. He might even try to influence your way of running the household. Even though his suggestions work for the better, it makes you less confident about your decisions. Being in touch with his Yin side, he is also a great confidant and friend. From saucy gossip about the town to your friend’s dirty secrets, you can share them all with him without being judged.

And wait, before you curse your luck, he could be all of these together! Be a good wife and forgive your husband when you are wrong.

The Prince Charming

you know him the moment you see him. He sweeps you off your feet and you are a princess for the rest of your life. Yes, He truly does exist but is a very, very rare species. He gets the best of all the above and manages to make you the envy of all your friends. But you have to be really careful with this one; a horde of jealous friends can be tougher to handle than the worst husband.

Once you know your husband’s type, work towards enjoying his idiosyncrasies. After all, a husband without his quirks is a husband with no spark. Enjoy the hot and sweet symphonies of life and take them in a lighter vein.

The Scrooge

identify him from the perpetual frown. He is forever broke. All his deals turn to misfortune as soon as you ask to go out for dinner, movies, shopping or even a short drive and you can totally leave a vacation out of the equation. In short, Miser should be his middle name and wearing his heart on his sleeve, his game. In tune with his emotional self, he packs quite a punch in his feelings towards you as well. Very trustworthy and loving; he will occasionally surprise you to a dinner cooked by him.Ask him for anything but never ever ask him for money in any form. He is as good as they get, as long as you keep cash out of focus.

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