How to Perserve a Husband *Yes, Yes I know kinda silly*

I was reading a old style cookbook the other day and saw this in it. It kind of looked a little strange at first but then once you think about how in the old days they canned anything and everything. Then you seem to understand!
Be Careful in your selection, do not choose to young and select one who has been reared in a pleasant and controlled atmosphere.
Do not keep in a pickle nor hot water. This makes for a disagreeable disposition and an unhappy man.
Even poor varieties may be made tender and sweet by seasoning with patience, understanding and some everlasting love.
Serve with simple food well-cooked, and always garnish with affection- and to a degree, keep them guessing.
He will keep for many years and last remarkably well.
I thought that this was a little silly!
This was from the book "Old Gold" by Maxine Green in 1986