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15 ways to communicate respect to your partner


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1.Choose Joy

It’s true: A happy wife makes a happy life. Please don’t

use moodiness as an attempt to manipulate your partner,

but in all things rejoice, because that’s the right thing to.

 

2. Honor Her Wishes

Give weight to what your partner thinks is important.

Make those things a priority that matter most to her,

whether it’s having dinner ready when she gets home from

work or keeping the house tidy or limiting computer time.

Don’t make her ask twice.

 

***. Give Her Your Undivided Attention

Yes, I know that women are masters of multi-tasking, but

when your partner is speaking to you, make a point to

lay other tasks aside, look into her eyes, and listen to

what she is saying with the goal of understanding and

remembering her words.

 

4.Don’t Interrupt

Have you ever been around a person who won’t let you

finish a sentence? That gets old fast. Even if you think

you already know what your partner is going to say,

allowing her to say it without cutting her off mid-

sentence shows both respect and common courtesy.

 

5. Emphasize Her Good Points

Sure, she has her faults (as do you), but dwelling on them

will only make you (both) miserable. Choose instead to

focus on those qualities in your partner that you most

admire.

 

6. Be Thankful

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Don’t take your

partner for granted. Be appreciative for everything she

does for you, whether big or small. Always say thank you.

 

7. Smile at Her

Smiles spread happiness. Smiles have even been shown

to create happiness. Smiles are contagious. And a smile

makes any woman more beautiful.

 

8. Respond Physically

Did you know that the way you respond (or don’t

respond) to your partner’s romantic overtures has a

profound effect on her self-confidence? Don’t slap her

away when he tries to hug you or make excuses when she’s

in the mood. Your enthusiastic cooperation and

reciprocation will not only assure her of your love, but

will make her feel well-respected, too.

 

9. Kiss Her Goodbye

I once read about a study done in Germany which found

that spouses whose wives kissed them goodbye every

morning were more successful than those who weren’t

kissed. Success and respect often go hand-in-hand, so be

sure to send her off right, and don’t forget to greet her

with a kiss when she returns home, for good measure.

 

10. Prepare Her Favorite Foods

Although the rest of the family may not be overly-fond of

spaghetti,bcs your partner loves it, try to make it at

least two or three times a month as a way to honor her.

Next time you’re planning meals, give special

consideration to your partner’s preferences

 

11. Don’t Complain

Nobody wants to be around a whiner or complainer. It is

grating on the nerves.

accept the things you can’t change, courageously change

the things you can, seek wisdom to know the difference.

 

12. Admire Her

Voiced compliments and heartfelt praise are always

welcome, but you should also make it your habit to just

look at yourspouse in a respectful, appreciative way.

Think kind thoughts toward her. she’ll be able to see the

admiration in your eyes.

 

13. Don’t Argue

You are not always right, and you do not always have to

have the last word. Be the first to say, “I’m sorry.” Be

willing to accept the blame. It takes two to argue, so

“abandon a quarrel before it breaks out.”

 

14. Forgive her Shortcomings

In the words of Ruth Bell Graham, “A happy marriage is

the union of two good forgivers.” Please do not hold

grudges against your spouse. Do not allow a root of

bitterness or resentment find a home in your heart.

 

15. Protect Her Name

Honor your spouse in the way you speak of her to

family and friends. Guard her reputation and do not let

minor disagreements at home cause you to speak ill of

her in public. Live in such a way that it will be obvious to

others why your partner married you in the first place.

 

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