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Compliments Help Strengthen Marriages
January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment
If I have learned anything over the years, it is that I often don’t offer compliments and praise to others when the situation calls for it. After many years of marriage, it is easy to become complacent and take your spouse for granted. Each of us likes to receive praise, and you should especially remember this in your own household.
Just thinking that she knows how you feel about her and what she is doing for you is not enough, she needs to hear it. She needs you to tell her how wonderful you think that she is, how beautiful she is, or how much you love her. In addition to those things though, make sure you are thanking her for the little things that she is doing each day. Dont just assume that she needs to do these things, but show your gratitude and thanks.
Take the time to notice and praise her for the little things that often get taken for granted. Whether she has brought you a cup of coffee, or has brought in the morning paper for you to read, or has reorganized a room, it is important to acknowledge her and tell her you appreciate all of her hard work.
Letting your partner know how much you appreciate her will likely become a catalyst for change in your marriage. Doing these things will not only improve things, but you will probably notice that she will begin to compliment you too. Working together as a team is the only way to conquer problems in the marriage.
This creates an encouraging, nurturing environment and can help you be a more effective team. Dont take your wife for granted anymore, start complimenting her today, and you will see that it will create a whole new atmosphere in your home, it truly will.
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