It’s time to stop worrying, Valentine’s Day with Jen Mann and what your wife really wants is here, and Dadhouse has your back. What should you really get your wife for Valentine’s Day? Mick and Shannon interview best-selling author Jen Mann to get the answers you need. 

“Jen Mann is the hilarious New York Times best-selling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges as well as several anthologies and short collections. Her books are inspired by her immensely popular blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat. Many of her books are inspired by her viral blog posts, including Midlife Bites: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me? which was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award.” 

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1:50—Welcome to the Dadhouse Pod. Stay a while and listen to Jen Mann tell us what women really want for Valentine’s Day. 

4:59—Does Mick give seed for Valentine’s Day?

5:41—Mick goes down the rabbit hole of what he really does for Valentine’s Day. 

7:22—The first perfect gift idea for your special someone. 

8:45—Tip 1—know your wife before you choose! 

11:02—Another great strategy to employee to make sure your gift giving is up to par. 

12:28—What is the biggest stress point for the middle-aged mom, and how can us dads use that to our advantage? “There is a willingness for men to age, but women have all the pressure.” 

13:45—Laying down even more advice that will help. 

16:30—Setting up childcare gives everyone the night off.  Dads, take care of it. 

17:50—Need something saucy? Listen to Jen’s podcast, No Pants Required. Especially the episode with Jasinda Wilder. 

18:30—“When he knows you so well…” 

1923—Is getting the car detailed a great gift? 

20:00—Mick gets all sweet. 

23:05—What was Mick’s worst gift to his wife? 

24:35—What was Shannon’s worst gift to his wife? 

26:32—What Jen Man’s most amazing gift that she has received. 

29:47—Jen rates the most common gifts. 

34:07—The perfect Valentine’s Day gift? A water heater. 

35:00—Let’s check Jen Mann’s Dadness! 

Thanks to everyone for a great show and interview. Follow Jen Mann on Substack, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and get your daily life. Find her books on Amazon and make sure you get your wife the perfect gift with a book full of laughs.