ok so let me first say ... i'm not married but the pastor of brentwood baptist church posts marriage tips on his twitter often and i LOVE them. and i say it's NEVER too early (or late) to learn to be a good spouse.
SO ... here are his marriage tips so far. i think they are brilliant! take note people!
• We are stewards of our wives. . . committed to their fullest success.
• Guys, you worked real hard to GET her attention. Now, you have to work just as hard to KEEP her attention.
• Guys, be careful with words. Ours wives feel them deeper than we say them.
• Today, laugh together.
• Be kind to one another (Eph. 4:32). Sure you love her, but are you kind?
• Adam was the steward of Eve. We are stewards of our wives. Where can you help her blossom?
• Make sure your kids know how wonderful their mother is.
• Children will look to be loved the way their parents loved each other.
• It's Friday! Call and ask her out like you used to.
• Husbands are to start the love and ensure it never ends (Ephesians 5)
• #1 need of wives: security. Is your wife emotionally, physically, spiritually, financially and romantically safe with you?
• Wives, don't discount your husband's compliments. He may stop giving them.
• Agree on strategies leading to vision of your marriage.
• Write down the vision for your marriage. You will get there faster if you know where you are going.
• Wives, your husband is talking. All of his guy friends understand him. Have you learned to speak "Husbandese?"
• Focus on improving your weak spots rather than pointing out theirs.
• Don't assume! Ask for what you want or need.
• The love between husband and wife reveals the love of Christ for the world.
• Never say good-bye without a kiss.
• Remember, the point is not to win the argument but to solve the problem.
• Let her hold the remote control.
• When you pray, let her hear you pray for her and her needs/challenges/opportunities. Name each one specifically...
• Flirt with him in public. Every guy still has to know "he's the man." Make sure your husband never forgets.
• Brag on her in front of her friends.
• Forgive your spouse before they ask.
• Do her chores tonight.
• Do the one thing you have put off. The look on her face will be worth it.
• Turn off everything and give her your undivided attention for one hour.
• Always say "please" and "thank you."
• Tell her about the moment you fell in love with her.
• Ask "How does my love need to be shown today?"
• List your spouse's favorite places and stuff. Then, when you want to do something special, you won't have to guess.
• Guys, hold her hand.
• Guys listen with their eyes. Ladies, if he is not looking at you, he's not listening.
• Guys talk sideways. They talk while doing something else. Wives, want your husband to talk? Do stuff with him.
• Always assume it's your turn. (Must be my turn to set up the date, etc....).
• Flowers are cheaper than attorneys.
SO ... here are his marriage tips so far. i think they are brilliant! take note people!
• We are stewards of our wives. . . committed to their fullest success.
• Guys, you worked real hard to GET her attention. Now, you have to work just as hard to KEEP her attention.
• Guys, be careful with words. Ours wives feel them deeper than we say them.
• Today, laugh together.
• Be kind to one another (Eph. 4:32). Sure you love her, but are you kind?
• Adam was the steward of Eve. We are stewards of our wives. Where can you help her blossom?
• Make sure your kids know how wonderful their mother is.
• Children will look to be loved the way their parents loved each other.
• It's Friday! Call and ask her out like you used to.
• Husbands are to start the love and ensure it never ends (Ephesians 5)
• #1 need of wives: security. Is your wife emotionally, physically, spiritually, financially and romantically safe with you?
• Wives, don't discount your husband's compliments. He may stop giving them.
• Agree on strategies leading to vision of your marriage.
• Write down the vision for your marriage. You will get there faster if you know where you are going.
• Wives, your husband is talking. All of his guy friends understand him. Have you learned to speak "Husbandese?"
• Focus on improving your weak spots rather than pointing out theirs.
• Don't assume! Ask for what you want or need.
• The love between husband and wife reveals the love of Christ for the world.
• Never say good-bye without a kiss.
• Remember, the point is not to win the argument but to solve the problem.
• Let her hold the remote control.
• When you pray, let her hear you pray for her and her needs/challenges/opportunities. Name each one specifically...
• Flirt with him in public. Every guy still has to know "he's the man." Make sure your husband never forgets.
• Brag on her in front of her friends.
• Forgive your spouse before they ask.
• Do her chores tonight.
• Do the one thing you have put off. The look on her face will be worth it.
• Turn off everything and give her your undivided attention for one hour.
• Always say "please" and "thank you."
• Tell her about the moment you fell in love with her.
• Ask "How does my love need to be shown today?"
• List your spouse's favorite places and stuff. Then, when you want to do something special, you won't have to guess.
• Guys, hold her hand.
• Guys listen with their eyes. Ladies, if he is not looking at you, he's not listening.
• Guys talk sideways. They talk while doing something else. Wives, want your husband to talk? Do stuff with him.
• Always assume it's your turn. (Must be my turn to set up the date, etc....).
• Flowers are cheaper than attorneys.
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