ASSERTIVE HUSBAND

A mild-mannered man was tired of being bossed around
by his wife; so he went
to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist said he needed
to build his self-esteem, and so gave him a book on
assertiveness, which he read on the
way home. He had finished the book by the time he
reached his house.

The man stormed into the house and walked up to his wife.
Pointing a finger in her face, he said,
"From now on, I want you to know that *I* am the man
of this house, and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet
meal tonight, and when I'm finished eating my meal, I
expect a sumptuous dessert afterward.
Then, after dinner, you're going to draw me my
bath so I can relax. And when I'm finished with my bath, guess
who's going to dress me and comb my hair ...."

"The funeral director," said his wife.