I'll be honest and admit a truth: as husbands, we don't always get it right. With the pressure put on us to perform in so many roles, sometimes the hardest thing in the world to do is to admit when we are wrong. Knowing he let his wife down or fell short is a blow to a man's pride, ego, and sometimes credibility, and that's not easy to cope with. Maybe you've experienced … [Read more...]
How Considering Your Spouse’s Point of View Will Literally Change Your Marriage
Ever notice how quick people are to jump to conclusions when we feel mistreated by our spouse? We begin to create these made up scenarios on why he or she intentionally hurt or disappointed us. Not very often do we take a look at challenging situations from our partner’s point of view. We miss so much, like an opportunity to move forward and create a solution, when we get stuck … [Read more...]
How to Be a Better Spouse in Just 20 Seconds
Yes, 20 seconds. Allow me to explain. I know there is always some sort of pressure any time we’re asked to do something in just seconds. But there are several things a person can accomplish in 30, 25 and yes, even 20 seconds. For example, did you know you can brighten someone else’s day in just 20 seconds? Sharing a friendly smile or even a warm greeting will do the trick. You … [Read more...]