Matriarchal Marriage of Mr. Lisa, Part 2

(Continued from previous posting; excerpted from the Spousechat archive on Mark Remond’s Wife Worship website.—Thomas Lavalle)

PAMPERING HER IN PUBLIC

CHARLES: One of the things Lisa likes is to lie by the pool or at the beach with me sitting at her feet, even if there are chairs available. She says it keeps me alert and aware of any needs she may have as she relaxes. I am always at the ready in case she needs something. I have also had some experiences where Lisa had me call her ma’am in public.

FINDING A DOMINANT WOMAN

CHARLES: A man looking for a woman like Lisa could start by taking a job as a receptionist at a real estate agency or at a female-run law firm. This will expose him to powerful, assertive women, and he can possibly build a relationship that way.

TAKING HER NAME

CHARLES: Recently Lisa and I did discuss the whole name issue, and Lisa decided (and naturally I agreed) that as a couple we are going to start using Ms. Lisa and Mr. Charles “Smith” as Ms. Lynda has suggested here several times. We are putting her name first, but she is allowing me to retain my first name. And, of course, it's her last name, which I took years ago. If she wanted me to go exclusively by Mr. Lisa Smith, and no longer be known as “Charles,” that would have been OK with me, but she didn’t. A little too unconventional, I guess.

TAKING HER NAME (continued after a lapse of time)

CHARLES, now MR. LISA:

Lisa and I have decided that from now on we will be known as Ms. and Mr. Lisa S., thanks to the suggestion of Ms. Lynda. I decided to take this step because I feel I need to do more to further the new matriarchy, and hopefully this will generate questions and comments from women and men. I must admit, it may possibly be a little uncomfortable at first. I am going to the stationery store today to order some envelopes and address labels with the name “Ms. and Mr. Lisa S.,” so I guess today will be my first test as to how I will go about this. I will let you know how it goes.

Lisa’s mother, Catherine, shares most of Lisa’s viewpoints on this matter, so of course she thought it was a fantastic idea. As a matter of fact, Catherine is a member of a local feminist group, and she has been talking for a long time about having Lisa and me as guest speakers at one of their meetings. I can hear her now introducing us: “Please welcome my daughter and her husband, Ms. and Mr. Lisa S.”

Catherine enjoys seeing men in servile positions even more than Lisa does. The other day when I picked up her ankle bracelet after getting it fixed (I broke it), I brought it over to her house. She was just getting ready to go to dinner. When I went to hand her the anklet, she said, in a very nonchalant tone, “Put it on me would you, Charles?” So I did. She thanked me and I left.

As far as Catherine, Lisa’s mother, she is divorced and has been for as long as I have known her. She does date, and from what I have observed, she’s in charge of her relationships. Lisa wants me to go with her mother to speak to her feminist organization by myself. I believe Catherine is arranging it, and Lisa is going to write a short presentation for me, but I suspect the Q and A session will turn out to be the most interesting.

The female stationery clerk was quite surprised when I told her the names I wanted on the items I was ordering. When I explained it to her, she thought it was the greatest thing that I was actually taking my wife’s name. She told me that I was a really enlightened man and that she wished more men were like me. I think this is typical of the reaction of most women.

A DAY AT THE BEACH

MR. LISA: Lisa finally took a day off yesterday. We had a very relaxing day at the beach, and she seemed very relaxed and at ease the entire day. I tried to do everything I could possibly do to make her day enjoyable. I treated her like a queen at the beach. In fact, there were three women on a blanket next to us who commented to Lisa, “Where did you find him?” “Does he always do this for you?” etc., etc. I found all of these comments to be so complimentary to me. After the beach, Lisa’s mother came over and I made them a great dinner. After dinner, they sipped wine as I treated each of them to a pedicure. I gave Lisa a French pedicure and did her mother’s in a light pink. These really set off their tans. It made me happy to see how much they enjoyed their evening.

FYI: The French pedicure has a pink basecoat and the tip of the nail is white. Anyway, after soaking and lotioning the foot, the cuticle is pushed back, the tip of the nail is trimmed and filed (for a French pedicure, square it off a little). The light pink base coat (Lisa likes L'Oréal Barely Pink) is applied, allowed to dry and then the tip is done in white and curved to the shape of the nail. A clear coat is then applied when the nail is dry. It usually takes me about an hour to do this. And if you make a mistake, there’s always nail polish remover.

GOING SHOPPING

CHARLES: I frequently accompany my wife shopping, and on occasion, one or two of her friends will shop with her and I will happily accompany them. In order to make their shopping more enjoyable, not only will I carry their packages, but I will even take the outfits Lisa wants to try on to the dressing room for her and stand in line to pay so she doesn’t have to. I’ll hold her purse and her friends’ purses, if they want me to. I’ve never received anything but compliments from women, customers and salespeople alike. On occasion, a man will say something like, “Boy, does she have you trained,” usually jokingly. Any man who is saying this to me is probably out shopping with his wife as well and is probably also doing as he is told.

BUYING FEMININE PRODUCTS

MR. LISA: I have no problem buying most of Lisa's personal products, even pantyhose or hair and skin-care products at the salon. But I must confess that the feminine hygiene products I do still find incredibly embarrassing to buy. The way I do it is just mix them in with a large food order at the grocery store, and stay away from younger checkout employees. The older ones will never say anything, the younger ones have.

WORKING FOR LISA

MR. LISA: Yesterday I told Lisa that I would be willing to fill in for her assistant for the second two weeks in July. Lisa had already assumed that I would. In fact, she was very insistent upon it, almost demanding that I do it. I will still be expected to do all of the housework and give her the personal services she has become accustomed to. A monumental task, I think, but it’s what she wants, so I will do it. Although I worked for women for years, I am still intimidated at the prospect of working directly for Lisa, not to mention the other women in her office.

I’m also not ashamed to say that I am definitely Lisa’s intellectual inferior, she is brilliant, while I never finished college. It will be quite a challenge, and I hope I do not disappoint her.

In the office Lisa can be playful, and it is her office, she even owns the building. She has joked around a little with me, saying things like “If you want to get ahead in my company, you’ll have to perform under the boss’ desk.” So who knows what may happen. I can only hope.

The first day, yesterday, was tough. Lisa is an unbelievably busy woman and keeping up with her instructions is a difficult task, I made a lot of mistakes. Then, of course, when I got home, there were all of my other tasks at home to do. I worked till midnight. Yes, I realize (as Ms. Lynda pointed out) that it’s important for me to be reminded that Lisa doesn’t need me to succeed, but I like to think that her life is more enjoyable because of the things I do for her. However, the sex aspect aside, all of these are things she could hire or pay other people to do. She has chosen to allow me to do these things for her, so it is a privilege.

I think I did OK for my first week, although I was chastised for forgetting a few personal tasks she told me to do. Like yesterday, I was supposed to pick up her dress at the cleaners, but I forgot. I’m trying to come up with some new ways to pamper and please Lisa, so if an of you have any suggestions, please let me know. I want to rededicate myself to making Lisa’s home life even more enjoyable. As far as the presentation to Catherine’s feminist group, Lisa is going to prepare something for me this weekend with her mother’s input. I think they are going to get together on Sunday.

MR. LISA’S BIG PRESENTATION

MR. LISA: Lisa has told me that I will not be returning to work on any regular basis, not that I did a
bad job, just the opposite, but she needs me for other things. As far as my guest appearance at Catherine’s group, it’s next Wednesday. She and Lisa discussed it last evening as I gave them their weekly pedicure. Lisa cannot attend, but I know Catherine will do an excellent job of showing the group what a “perfect, supportive husband” is like. I have been instructed by Lisa to do whatever Catherine tells me to do and to make sure I answer everyone’s questions honestly. I intend to act quite subordinate to Catherine for the entire evening, to address her as “ma’am” and wait on her hand and foot for the entire evening. I will make Lisa proud of me.

My presentation went great. Lisa wrote me a short talk which I gave, which basically detailed the premise of our relationship. As expected, the questions from the women were many. I did my best to answer them. Of course, being a feminist group, all of the women were very pleased and very supportive. They really enjoyed the fact that I was openly called Mr. Lisa S, and many of them commented on the statement that made. I treated Catherine in a very subservient manner all evening, and of course her friends noticed this and thought it was fantastic.

PLANNING ANOTHER FEMINIST PARTY FOR HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW

MR. LISA: Toward the end of August, Catherine’s group is having an end-of-summer pool party. Catherine asked me if I would mind being the waiter/attendant for this party. Of course, I said yes, as long as Lisa agreed. Lisa agreed to it, and she will attend as well. In addition, I have to put the entire party together as well as being the waiter/attendant for it. I actually can’t wait.

I have been busy tending to my household duties and planning the party for Catherine’s organization. I’m basically done with all the plans. I found a woman-owned catering company to cater the affair and, at Catherine’s request, all waiters/servers will be males. They will be the only males at the party, other than me, of course. I have not yet been told what my duties will be on the actual day of the party.

Lisa will be attending the party as her mother’s guest. The women of the group will get a firsthand look at a true female-centered relationship (other than possibly their own). Lisa and Catherine have been playfully arguing about who “gets” me for the party, so I’ve got a feeling I’m going to be someone’s personal waiter or something like that, either Lisa’s or Catherine’s, depending on who wins the “argument.” I hope it’s Lisa; Catherine enjoys embarrassing me just a little bit too much. But either way, I’ll accept it and do a good job.

I did get the impression from some of the married women in the group that they were head of their households. However, although many of them kept their own names, none of them had husbands who took their names.

Catherine wants all the waiters in white shorts, shirts and shoes, kind of like a resort atmosphere. I’m supposed to wear the same “uniform.” My job at the party will to remain at Catherine’s side as her personal waiter for the afternoon/evening. Lisa thinks this will be a good experience for me. I have found that Catherine has no problem with my embarrassment or humiliation, and neither does Lisa.

For example, I remember one time when Lisa was trying on some skirts at a department store, and I was sitting in the “husbands” chair with Lisa’s packages, purse, etc. The saleswoman was looking at the skirt Lisa had on and said that perhaps she should try a size 4. Without even looking in my direction, Lisa points in my direction and snaps her fingers. I immediately go to her and Lisa simply says “Go find this in a size 4.” The saleswoman smiled and I heard her say, “Boy, he sure is handy.”

I felt embarrassed and objectified at the time. There are countless other examples. Lisa’s mother does insist on being called “Ma’am” by me, and I know I will have to do this for the party in front of all of her group members and some of her friends as well. Also, when shopping with Lisa, I cater to her every demand without the slightest complaint. I even get on my knees and take off and put on her shoes for her.

Once, a saleswoman was joking with Lisa as I was trying a pair of shoes on her. The saleswoman asked if Lisa makes me kiss her feet, so I playfully kissed Lisa’s instep, and both of them were entertained by this. I’m also on my knees before both Lisa and Catherine when I do their pedicures.

Sure, if Lisa wanted to, she could come up with some really humiliating situations, and I would comply without complaint. But neither of us like to be in the spotlight too much. Catherine, on the other hand, does not mind the spotlight. I can only imagine what a shopping trip with her would be like.

LISA’S TOTAL FINANCIAL CONTROL

MR. LISA: The feedback from my presentation [to Catherine’s feminist group] was that the women were totally impressed by the fact that Lisa is the “boss of everything.” I found that they were particularly impressed with the fact that Lisa totally controls all of the finances, that I have no access to the bank 
accounts, and that all financial matters are decided by Lisa. Many of these women earn large salaries, and I know they were taking notes regarding our financial arrangement.

GETTING TEASED WHILE DOING ERRANDS

MR. LISA: I’ve been busy the past two days putting most of Lisa’s summer wardrobe away and getting her fall wardrobe ready. This means lots of laundry, ironing and trips to the dry cleaners. Also, soon Lisa will be going back to wearing pantyhose as the cooler weather comes, so this morning she gave me a shopping list which required a trip to Victoria’s Secret to get her four pair of pantyhose (Lisa really likes their pantyhose, although at $14.00 a pair, I think they are expensive).

I approached the counter and told the saleswoman why I was there, and of course, she smiled and thought it was great. Two customers nearby also thought it was fantastic that my wife sent me out to buy her pantyhose. The four of us had a conversation about my situation, my duties, and my status as a househusband. Each of these women thought I was the greatest thing since sliced bread. When I mentioned that my wife had a real estate agency, one of the women asked if I had one of her cards (which I always carry). I gave this woman Lisa’s card since the woman said she is in the market for a home.

Then it was off to the hair salon to get Lisa’s shampoo and styling gel. I usually dread going there because the woman who owns this salon likes to tease and embarrass me. Also, I made the mistake of going there after Victoria’s Secret, so I walked into the salon with the VS bag. The salon owner saw the bag and said loudly, “Oh, it’s you, the little househusband, how are you? Aww, did she send you out to buy her underwear?” I nodded yes.

Let me see what you bought her,” she said, so I handed her the bag. “Oh, pantyhose, isn’t that nice.” Several of the stylists were standing at the desk, and they all started giggling and smiling and making little comments. Finally the owner just said, “We love teasing you, you know that, don’t you?”

Now that I think about it, being teased by these attractive women was very exciting. Even now a few days later, I almost can’t wait to go back. As far as my name, it’s an honor to be known as Mr. Lisa.

A NEW INTIMATE SERVICE

MR. LISA: Last night as I was cleaning the kitchen, I was thinking to myself, what more can I do for my wife. I do so much for her now, but I want to do more. What other ways can I pamper her and make her life easier?

I asked Lisa yesterday if there was something more I could do to make her life easier. She told me that she really hates shaving her legs and that if I could come up with a system to do it for her, it would be great. Actually I’ve done this before for her, but never on a routine basis. What I want to do is to turn it from a chore to a relaxing pampering experience for her each morning.

I was thinking of doing it on a massage table right after her shower. She could lie down and relax for a few minutes while I shaved and lotioned her legs. This would probably take no more than ten minutes, but it would save her an equal number of minutes in the shower, plus relieve her of a tedious job. We already have a massage table in her spa room that I could use.

PROMOTING THE COMING MATRIARCHY

MR. LISA: I truly believe that the tides are changing, and a world where women rule is an inevitability. It is our responsibility to nurture this idea and help make other men know that there is nothing wrong with women being in charge. In fact, it should be emphasized how much better things would be if women were in charge of just about everything.

(End of two-parter on the Matriarchal Marriage of Mrs. Lisa)