30 Ways to Support Your Husband

by Anne Elliott, August 11, 2003

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 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 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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