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I haven't read Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs ... but I sure heard wonderful things about it.. the reviews on Amazon are outstanding & well over 1,500 !.. Sounds a phenomenal book to read for any couple starting out ....or tying to improve their relationship...
I wrote a little on respect in another thread.. ..
I like these 3 sayings...
I wrote a little on respect in another thread.. ..
There are some disagreements on whether one can emasculate a man..I feel we can make our men "FEEL that way" by our actions / disrespect / reactions.. some men may be unmovable.. I can't say mine is like this.. although he is not one to complain or show emotion in a negative sense.... he is very controlled...yet my actions & how I treat him DO effect him & his outlook on us , our lives together.. whether that be "so /so" ...drudgery or something he enjoys coming home to, treasuring our time together...One wife said "‘I think that basically, you can’t just be in love with a man. I think you have got to admire him and like him."
Just a handful...
* When listening to him... be approachable, ask questions, show interest..even if you may not agree, try to understand his point of view...
* Find out what Domestic Support looks like to him & do the things that matter to him.
* If things are a little stressful, ask if there is anything you can do for him...and do it.
* Help him de-tox from his day by providing a quiet, calm environment for him to come home to.
* Try not to get frustrated if he doesn't express his feelings well as you would..
* Understand he may need some cave time or time with his friends.. allow him this..
* Do not interrupt him in conversation, speak over him.. or finish his sentences...NEVER demean him in public, or in front of friends, co-workers, relatives.
* When he has good insight, let him know, when he does something generous, acknowledge it, encourage him in his endeavors..
The respect we show for our husbands should be based on our desire to love them the way they need to be loved. It's recognizing what's important to THEM (whether or not we fully understand it). It's looking "not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others". ...otherwise it goes something like this >>...if you click on this link.. Respect your Husband ..you can read about the 3 cycles (Crazy, Energizing & Rewarded) ...![]()
101 Ways to Respect Your Husband
Disrespect borders "emasculating" our men ... When a man feels emasculated ..
I like these 3 sayings...
