Marriages have their ups and downs, don’t they? Some days I just can’t figure out that guy of mine! Why can he be so infuriating? I’m positive he occasionally feels the same way about me, too!
But God’s Word is clear that I am his helper, his support, his completer.
I’ve found that when I concentrate on my role as my husband’s helper, our relationship improves and the loving feelings return.
I’ve asked my husband for some input on ways that I can help him better. I hope you enjoy this list!
(Oh, boy… I was supposed to be making a pot of coffee for my husband. It’s probably cold by now! Why don’t you read while I go make him a nice cup of joe?)
- Wake up early enough to make his breakfast.
- Have dinner ready when he gets home.
- Allow him to enjoy his favorite hobbies without nagging him.
- Clean the house on a consistent basis.
- Don’t talk badly about him to others.
- Don’t argue in front of others.
- Give him a good knock-your-socks-off kiss every day.
- Smile when he walks in the door.
- Tell him you love him daily.
- Show a personal interest in the things that interest him.
- Pray for him (and tell him you do).
- Be trustworthy and keep his secrets.
- Never go to bed angry.
- Be willing to be the first to say “I’m sorry.”
- Schedule time in your day for caring for his needs.
- Be compassionate.
- Use your best manners, like you did when you were dating.
- Don’t be sarcastic.
- Thank him when he does something nice for him.
- Look in his eyes when he speaks to you.
- Honor him in front of the children.
- Praise him behind his back.
- Look pretty for him.
- Refer to him with names of endearment.
- Think about him all day long.
- Ask him his opinion before making a decision.
- Be of “one mind” when disciplining the children.
- Compliment him at least once every day.
- Dwell on his good qualities.
- Never use the “d” word (divorce)
RECOMMENDED READING: You Can Be the Wife of a Happy Husband, by Darien B. Cooper
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