MAKE YOUR HUSBAND FEEL IMPORTANT
The desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature and in your spouse.
Here is a list that will help in finding new ways to make your spouse feel important.
- Thank him for everything he does and just for being there for you.
- Be his cheerleader when he has been successful at home.
- Take him on a date or getaway without the children.
- When someone criticizes him, you support him.
- He wants to be proud to be seen with you so look your best.
- Be his covering by praying for him.
- Refrain from giving him the silent treatment.
- Be respectful even if you are angry.
- Respect his dignity by not criticizing him in front of others.
- Watch your words towards him and choose them carefully.
- Don’t make him feel fearful of being called stupid because he expressed himself freely.
- Keep yourself in shape and work at it.
- He is not a mind reader so don’t expect him to be one.
- Watch TV with him even if it is a program you do not like.
- When he makes good decisions, compliment him.
- When he makes bad decisions don’t criticize him.
- At home or in public, hold his hand.
- Don’t argue with him over money; Discuss peacefully keeping in mind that he is a hard working man and you are not his mother.
- Don’t put blame on him when things go wrong.
- Don’t treat strangers better than you treat him; be courteous.
- When he says something wrong, give him the benefit of the doubt.
- When he gets home greet him with a big kiss.
- Spare him from boring details in a discussion; get to the point.
- Respond to his sexual gestures.
- His intelligence is important to him so don’t belittle it.
- If you have plans, make sure that he has agreed to them.
- When you do things for him, don’t expect to get a “thank you.”
- Don’t compare your relatives with his relatives.
- Be kind to his relatives.
- Never make him choose between you and his family.
- If your habits annoy him, work at getting rid of them.
- Handle him with much care because he belongs to God.
- When he needs it, help him finish his goals, hobbies and education.
- Give your husband time to recover when he is in a bad mood.
- Be a “help meet” to him whenever he needs it even if it is inconvenient for you.
- When he comes home from work, give him time to unwind.
- In front of the children, be sure to honor and respect him.
- When he is tired, keep your conversation brief.
- Whether he is there or not, brag about him to people.
- Don’t wear yourself out so when he wants sex, you will be available to him.
- Allow your husband to be the “head of the house”.
- Don’t nag or belittle him.
- Give advice to him in a loving way.
- Give him specific reasons why you are proud of him.
- Surprise him with a gift he will really enjoy.
- When you make a mistake, admit it to him.
- Don’t make him feel guilty for the time he needs to be alone.
- Show him you need him in different ways.
- Forgive him when he offends you.
- Leave plenty of time to be with him.
- As often as you can, compliment him.
- Don’t allow your family members to disrespect him.
- Stay focused on the things your spouse is doing right.
- Don’t focus on the things that are going wrong that he does.
- Be respectful when you talk with him.
- Look for ways to keep laughter in your conversation
- Realize that he has feeling also so be gentle.
- Tell him you like him and you love him.
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