I asked some husbands about how they feel about trying to have an important discussion with their wives”on the fly.” Here is one husband’s answer. I appreciate his willingness to share with us. As we study how men think, process, feel and see the world – my prayer is that we might have a… Continue reading Why Pressuring Your Man to Talk NOW Can be a Problem
Category: Respect for My Husband
Building Up and Affirming Our Husbands and Children
God gave us as women an incredible verbal ability and gift. I believe He did this so that we might greatly bless our families with words of life, inspiration, nurturing, edification, godly truth and encouragement! (Even if your husband is far from God – and you are focusing on I Peter 3:1-6 and desire to… Continue reading Building Up and Affirming Our Husbands and Children
“I Thought I WAS Being Respectful! What Happened??”
Here is an email from a wife and my response. My focus here is not on what the husband could or should have done differently (Yes, there is plenty of room for improvement on his side). I am writing for women, so I am only going to address what the wife could have done differently.… Continue reading “I Thought I WAS Being Respectful! What Happened??”
Professional Parking Consultant
This is a guest post from Kate McKenzie at www.mcmiracle.com I’m a psychopath really. For the last seven-ish years I have been trying to tell Jason where to park and how to park. Pretty much wherever we go. This is not an exaggeration for the purpose of a more interesting post. I literally should have… Continue reading Professional Parking Consultant
What is Respect in Marriage and How Does It Work?
Turns out, respect in marriage is a huge key to a strong marriage! I only wish I had understood what respect was when we first got married.
Your Words Can Cause Catastrophic Damage!
Just as a general principle – DO NOT bash your husband to other people. EVER. Honor him with every word! He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in sharing his own opinions. Proverbs 17:27 A… Continue reading Your Words Can Cause Catastrophic Damage!
Ways Military Wives Can Show Respect and Support for Their Husbands on Deployment
This is a guest post by HisHelper. I am beyond ecstatic to share what this precious wife has written. I know it will be a blessing to countless military wives – but she has such incredibly helpful suggestions that could benefit almost any marriage, that I know a lot of civilian wives will be blessed… Continue reading Ways Military Wives Can Show Respect and Support for Their Husbands on Deployment
A REAL Helpmeet Suitable for Him
Sometimes we wives think we are helping our husbands when we are actually trying to control him like we talked about yesterday (check here if you missed it!). That was one of my biggest mistakes. I REALLY believed I was being helpful – but my husband saw me as being prideful (always “right”) and controlling.… Continue reading A REAL Helpmeet Suitable for Him
Respect 101 – From the Archives
So, husbands/men need respect in marriage. Women need love. (based on the commands of the Bible, and also experience!) For many years I tried to give my husband LOVE not RESPECT – and it didn’t work very well! I tried to ask him what he needed from me – and he couldn’t really tell me. It was… Continue reading Respect 101 – From the Archives
Receiving Your Husband’s Generosity Graciously
I learned a LOT about being a wonderful recipient of my husband’s attention, compliments, efforts and gifts from Laura Doyle’s “The Surrendered Wife” and from her book, “Things Will Get as Good as You Can Stand – When You Learn that it is Better to Receive than to Give!” RECEIVING AND FEMININITY Receiving well is… Continue reading Receiving Your Husband’s Generosity Graciously