We all want to be the best husband we can be. But it’s not easy. Why? Well, women are different—their desires and their ways of communicating are often not like our own. Here are 5 things wives wish their husbands knew. First, that women desire appreciation. Wives want to feel valued. And being a mom is hard work, so never take them for granted. Second, that wives desire attention. So in a world where...
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Marriage is messy. When two imperfect people come together, there are bound to be mistakes made and feelings hurt. So when your spouse does something wrong and apologizes, how can you move towards accepting their apology and letting it go? Here are 5 steps to forgiveness in marriage. First, understand that forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. If you wait until you “feel” ready to forgive your spouse, then...
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Flirting with your spouse is a good thing and can reap a lot of benefits. So here are some playful, fun, creative ways to flirt with your spouse. Leave a note for her on her pillow or mirror before you go on a trip…something specific like “Thanks for taking care of so many details when I’m gone…you do a great job!” Or leave a note on his car rearview mirror saying “I’m jealous of this mirror because it’s looking...
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In his book, The Sacred Search, Author Gary Thomas shares how to teach your children to choose a spouse who they love and also respect. He emphasizes choosing someone with common values and common vision—someone they truly enjoy spending time with. Gary shares that the reward for making a wise marital choice is so tremendous that he doesn’t want you to miss it. The consequences for making a foolish choice can be...
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We all know that there is a gap between men and women—a gap filled with different desires, different strengths, and different styles of communicating. So to help bridge that gap in your marriage, here are 5 things husbands wish their wives knew. First, we desire clarity. Give us the bottom line of what you need, not a lot of words. Then, we’ll be more likely to do it. Second, we desire validation. We want to...
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The family budget may be tight right now. There are braces to pay for, a car that needs to be fixed, and electric bills to be paid. Being tight on money may mean giving up certain things, but it should never mean giving up on your dating life. Think about what your spouse really wants from a date. Maybe it’s not just another restaurant for dinner or an over-hyped movie. Maybe it’s simply romantic time with you. ...
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Remember Connect the Dots? It’s the kid’s game where you draw a line from dot to dot until a bigger picture is made. Like this game, some guys like me need to be led from dot to dot if you want us to get big things done. So here are 6 ways to connect the dots and get your husband to do what you want. First, ask them. Men aren’t as intuitive as women, so we need to be told the bottom line of what you want...
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