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Ways to Make Your Husband Feel Loved and Respected
Leave him little notes - in his lunch, on the mirror in the morning, on the windshield of his car, etc.
Spontaneously touch him. Touch is SO important.
Praise him in front of others. When you're in public or have people over, find ways to praise him and make him feel good.
Encourage him. It's easy to criticize. Encouragement builds him up and makes him feel good about himself.
Show interest in his hobbies. Allow him time and space.
Focus on what he's doing right rather than how he's making you mad. Don't concentrate on the negative.
Give him time to unwind. Don't dump your day's problems and concerns on your husband the moment he walks through the door after a hard day.
Don't overcommit yourself. Don't constantly give other activities or people priority over time spent with your husband.
Find ways to show him that you need him. My joking way to do this is if I can't open something or figure out something, I go up to my husband and say, "This is man's work." Even if you can figure it out, let him do it. This makes him feel like you need him the way he needs you.
Tell him you're sorry. When you've hurt him, swallow your pride.
Resolve conflict quickly. Don't let your anger grow or come into the marital bed.
Defend him. If you're in a situation where someone is not being polite to him (e.g. your mother, father, sibling, etc.) IMMEDIATELY stand up for him and tell them all the things that you appreciate about him.
Honor him in front of the kids. Don't make him look bad in front of the children.
Initiate intimacy. This is an area of conflict in probably most marriages. You may not have a need at the particular moment for intimacy, but that's how men register that you love them.
Don't expect him to read your mind. Husbands are NOT mind-readers. If you have something to say, say it! (But in a kind way, please).
Flirt with him. It doesn't hurt to be flirty! Flirting is a good way to show your affection and love. Exhibiting that Mom and Dad love each other strengthens your family and makes the kids feel incredibly safe at any age.
-By Dr. Laura
Read the full blog here: http://bit.ly/1iyBZdr. Also, check out my book, "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands."
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Ways to Make Your Husband Feel Loved and Respected
Leave him little notes - in his lunch, on the mirror in the morning, on the windshield of his car, etc.
Spontaneously touch him. Touch is SO important.
Praise him in front of others. When you're in public or have people over, find ways to praise him and make him feel good.
Encourage him. It's easy to criticize. Encouragement builds him up and makes him feel good about himself.
Show interest in his hobbies. Allow him time and space.
Focus on what he's doing right rather than how he's making you mad. Don't concentrate on the negative.
Give him time to unwind. Don't dump your day's problems and concerns on your husband the moment he walks through the door after a hard day.
Don't overcommit yourself. Don't constantly give other activities or people priority over time spent with your husband.
Find ways to show him that you need him. My joking way to do this is if I can't open something or figure out something, I go up to my husband and say, "This is man's work." Even if you can figure it out, let him do it. This makes him feel like you need him the way he needs you.
Tell him you're sorry. When you've hurt him, swallow your pride.
Resolve conflict quickly. Don't let your anger grow or come into the marital bed.
Defend him. If you're in a situation where someone is not being polite to him (e.g. your mother, father, sibling, etc.) IMMEDIATELY stand up for him and tell them all the things that you appreciate about him.
Honor him in front of the kids. Don't make him look bad in front of the children.
Initiate intimacy. This is an area of conflict in probably most marriages. You may not have a need at the particular moment for intimacy, but that's how men register that you love them.
Don't expect him to read your mind. Husbands are NOT mind-readers. If you have something to say, say it! (But in a kind way, please).
Flirt with him. It doesn't hurt to be flirty! Flirting is a good way to show your affection and love. Exhibiting that Mom and Dad love each other strengthens your family and makes the kids feel incredibly safe at any age.
-By Dr. Laura
Read the full blog here: http://bit.ly/1iyBZdr. Also, check out my book, "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands."
Want more Dr. Laura? Join the Free Family!
http://bit.ly/1hD53wu
Is it just me or is this woman living in fantasy land?
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