How To Show Respect To Your Husband: Should Try It!
- Stop what you are doing and look at him when he talks.
- Refrain from interrupting him when he’s talking.
- Pray for him.
- Pray with him.
- Pray over him when he is going through some tough decisions or stressful situations.
- Smile at him.
- Tell him something you admire about him.
- Ask him about his day.
- Talk positively about him to others.
- Thank him for something he’s done.
- Give him a space of his own IN the house.
- Dress in a way that makes him feel he’s worth it.
- Let him pack the car for vacation.
- Ask, “what can I do for you today?”
- Let him drive.
- If going to the store, ask “is there anything I can get for you while I’m at the store?”
- Stop what you are doing and welcome him home with a kiss.
- Give him a kiss as he walks out the door in the morning.
- Get his input on big decisions.
- Honor his requests.
- Let him know you like your life with him.
- Encourage him in his line of work.
- Avoid the use of sarcasm when speaking to him.
- Say “yes” in bed.
- Initiate love making.
- Let him know what you like most in bed.
- Compliment him often.
- Make his favorite meal.
- Avoid complaining.
- Write him a love note.
- Avoid criticizing him…especially in front of others.
- Respond to his thoughts and advice with enthusiasm.
- Respect his likes and dislikes.
- Refrain from comparing him to other men.
- Ask for his help.
- Kindly try to understand his reasons, even when you don’t agree.
- Give him space and time to spend on his hobbies.
- Focus on what he’s doing right.
- Be happy and positive when he is home.
- Speak honorably about him and to him in front of the kids.
- Humbly admit your mistakes.
- Avoid nagging.
- Refrain from placing the blame on him when something goes wrong.
- Respect his stuff; ask before moving or throwing away something that is his.
- Work to keep yourself in shape and attractive.
- Show an interest in his friends.
- Buy his favorite brand of personal care products.
- Let him open his own mail.
- Laugh at his jokes…or at least smile.
- Give him advance warning of family activities, schedules, and events.
- Show an interest in topics, hobbies, or occupations he enjoys.Read.
- Pray. Memorize. Apply. It’s all there in And the Word Became Flesh
Carve out time to spend with him apart from the children.- Give him time to unwind after work before bombarding him with home life.
- Touch him with affection.
- Talk together about your family’s goals and how you can achieve them together.
- Let him do his “to-do list” in his own time…even if his timing is not your timing.
- Defend him if others speak disrespectfully about him.
- Send him an encouraging email or text.
- Surprise him with a gift of something he’s wanted for some time.
- Meet him at his work for lunch.
- Meet his co-workers and speak kindly of both him and them.
- Reserve some energy for him at the end of the day.
- Help him to lead your family spiritually by providing him with the resources he needs to encourage the family in the Lord.
- Get up when he gets up.
- Go to bed when he goes to bed.
- Be kind and thoughtful to his parents, siblings, and relatives.
- Refrain from belittling his intelligence.
- Give him the benefit of the doubt.
- Sit with him while he watches one of HIS favorite TV shows.
- Ask for his advice.
- Remember that your personal actions reflect on him even when you are apart; don’t do anything that would embarrass him.
- Tell him you love him.
- Be patient with him when he makes mistakes.
- Thank him for providing for you and your family.
- Tell him what makes you proud to be with him.
- Keep your expectations of him reasonable AND realistic.
- Refrain from talking down to him.
- Clean the house or at least the parts he notices most before he comes home.
- Wear his favorite outfit from you closet.
- Fix your hair the way he likes it best.
