Men need to be respected.
Women need to be loved.
We know this from Ephesians 5 and from general observance of the human nature in relationships.
So the next logical question (that unfortunately isn't often so logical) would be to ask your spouse:
How do you receive love/respect?
What can I do/say to make you feel loved/respected?
Such a simple question that could make a world of a difference.
If the answer is that your wife wants you to genuinely listen to what she has to say when she is stressing over an argument with a friend or relative, what harm would occur from just listening?
If the answer is that your husband needs to hear more encouragement and praise instead of the honey-do's or complaining, how hard would it be to change the way you speak?
Is it harder to be miserable or to make a small effort towards increasing the happiness of the one you love. Cherish the relationships you have. Nurture them as precious gifts.
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