Bisi Adewale
Respecting your husband is not about whether he deserves it or not, it’s your service as commanded by God for the peace of your home. If you are waiting for your husband to deserve respect, you may wait for too long because you are close to him, you know his shortcomings, his weaknesses, his downfalls, his nakedness and you know what the world doesn’t know about him. He doesn’t need to earn your respect; you just need to give it in honour to God Almighty.
WAYS TO SHOW RESPECT TO YOUR HUSBAND
- Attention: Stop what you are doing and look at him when he talks. Be totally involved in the conversation. Your boss in the office cannot be talking to you and you are doing other things. Remember, you must respect him more than your boss.
- No Interruption: Refrain from interrupting him when he’s talking. Let him finish before you comment.
- Pray for him in his absence
- Pray with him when he is with you
- Pray over him when he is going through some tough decisions or stressful situations.
- Smile at him; don’t laugh at his mistakes.
- Tell him something you admire about him.
- Be concerned, ask him about his day.
- Talk positively about him to others. Your friends, children, family etc.
- Thank him for something he’s done. Appreciation is the key.
- Give him a space of his own in the house. If he wants to be alone for some time, please let him be.
- Dress in a way that makes him feel he’s worth it. No sexy dress and no dress that exposes your breast. You know the breasts belong to him alone. Don’t advertise it, it is bought already.
- Respect his decisions.
- Ask him, “What can I do for you today?”
- Let him drive the car, don’t struggle with him.
- If you are going to the store, ask him, “Is there anything I can get for you while I’m at the store?”
- Grand Welcome: Stop what you are doing and welcome him home with a kiss.
- Give him a kiss as he walks out of the door in the morning.
- Get his input on big decisions.
- Honour his requests. Stop arguing.
- Let him know you like your life with him.
- Be involved in his work. Encourage him in his line of work.
- Speak Right: Avoid the use of sarcasm when speaking to him.
- Give quality sex, be totally involved in lovemaking.
- Initiate sex with him, don’t wait to be hunted, be the hunter. Men feel fulfilled with this.
- Show him the way; let him know what you like most in bed.
- Appreciate him, compliment him often.
- Be a great chef, make his favourite meal.
- Avoid nagging, avoid complaining.
- Express your love, write him a love note.
- Avoid condemnation, don’t criticise him…especially in front of others.
- Be involved in his thoughts, catch the fire, and respond to his thoughts and advice with enthusiasm.
- Respect his likes and dislikes.
- Be careful; refrain from comparing him to other men.
- Don’t be a man in the house, Ask for his help.
- Avoid endless argument, kindly try to understand his reasons, even when you don’t agree.
- Give him space and time to spend on his hobbies. Be involved in his hobby too.
- Don’t focus on his mistakes; focus on what he’s doing right.
- Make the home filled with joy, be happy and positive when he is home.
- Speak honourably about him and to him in front of the children.
- Say sorry willingly, and humbly admit your mistakes.
- Avoid fighting him. Rather, always seek truces.
- Don’t cast blame. Refrain from placing the blame on him when something goes wrong.
- Let things that matter to him matter to you.
- Your outlook matters to him. Work to keep yourself in shape and attractive.
- Don’t be hostile to his friends. Show an interest in his friends.
- Admire him, speak well of his outlook.
- Don’t criticize him when he drives
- Laugh at his jokes…or at least smile. No matter how dry they are or the number of times you’ve heard it before
- Give him advance notice of family activities, schedules, and events.
- Show an interest in topics, hobbies, or occupations he enjoys.
- Carve out time to spend with him apart from the children.
- Right Timing: Give him time to unwind after work before bombarding him with home life.
- Touch him with affection.
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