25 ways to communicate Respect to yourhusband

Actions speak louder than words. You can
say you respect your husband, but he’ll
have a hard time believing that unless
your behavior backs it up.

What does respectful living look like?
Here are 25 ways you can communicate
respect to your spouse without uttering a
word. If you’ll make it your habit to do
these things, the next time you tell your
husband how much you respect him, he
won’t have to wonder if you really mean
it.
1. Choose Joy
It’s true: A happy wife makes a
happy life. Please don’t use
moodiness as an attempt to
manipulate your man, but in all
things rejoice, because that’s the
right thing to do. (1 Thessaonians
5:16 ; Philippians 4:4 )
2. Honor His Wishes
Give weight to what your husband
thinks is important. Make those
things a priority that matter most to
him, whether it’s having dinner
ready when he gets home from
work or keeping the house tidy or
limiting computer time. Don’t make
him ask twice. (Philippians 2:4 )
3. Give Him Your Undivided
Attention
Yes, I know that women are
masters of multi-tasking, but when
your husband is speaking to you,
make a point to lay other tasks
aside, look into his eyes, and listen
to what he is saying with the goal of
understanding and remembering his
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 husband is going to say,
allowing him to say it without
cutting him off mid-sentence shows
both respect and common courtesy.
5. Emphasize His Good Points
Sure, he has his faults (as do you),
but dwelling on them will only make
you (both) miserable. Choose
instead to focus on those qualities
in your husband that you most
admire. (Philippians 4:8 )
6. Pray for Him
Ruth Graham advises wives to “tell
your mate the positive, and tell God
the negative.” Take your concerns
to God. Faithfully lift up your
husband in prayer every day, and
you will likely notice a
transformation not only in him, but
in yourself, as well. ( Philipians
4:6-7 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 )
7. Don’t Nag
Your husband is a grown man, so
don’t treat him like a two-year-old.
Leave room for God to work. You
are not the Holy Spirit, so do not try
to do His job.
8. Be Thankful
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
Don’t take your husband for
granted. Be appreciative for
everything he does for you, whether
big or small. Always say thank you.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18 ; Ephesians
5:20 )
9. Smile at Him
Smiles spread happiness. Smiles
have even been shown to create
happiness. Smiles are contagious.
And a smile makes any woman
more beautiful.
10. Respond Physically
Did you know that the way you
respond (or don’t respond) to your
husband’s romantic overtures has a
profound effect on his self-
confidence? Don’t slap him away
when he tries to hug you or make
excuses when he’s in the mood.
Your enthusiastic cooperation and
reciprocation will not only assure
him of your love, but will make him
feel well-respected, too. (1
Corinthians 7:3-5 )
11. Eyes Only for Him
Don’t compare your husband
unfavorably to other men, real or
imaginary. It is neither fair nor
respectful and will only breed
trouble and discontent. Avoid
watching movies or reading books
that might cause you to stumble in
this area, as well. (Psalm 19:14 ;
Proverbs 4:23 )
12. Kiss Him Goodbye
I once read about a study done in
Germany which found that men
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
him off right, and don’t forget to
greet him with a kiss when he
returns home, for good measure. (2
Corinthians 13:12 )
13. Prepare His Favorite Foods
Although the rest of the family is
not overly-fond of spaghetti, my
husband loves it, so I try to make it
at least two or three times a month
as a way to honor him. Next time
you’re planning meals, give special
consideration to your husband’s
preferences. (Proverbs 31:14-15 )
14. Cherish Togetherness
I love to sit near my husband,
whether at home or away. Our
church shares potluck dinners every
Sunday afternoon, and although the
men and women normally sit
separately to visit, I like to position
myself close enough to my husband
that I can listen to the conversation,
as I think everything he says is so
interesting. At home, I’ll take my
book or handwork to whatever room
in the house he’s working in, just to
be close to him, because I enjoy his
company, even when neither of us is
talking.
15. Don’t Complain
Nobody wants to be around a
whiner or complainer. It is grating
on the nerves. Remember the
serenity prayer: accept the things
you can’t change, courageously
change the things you can, seek
wisdom to know the difference.
(Philippians 2:14 )
16. Resist the Urge to Correct
I know one wife whose spouse can’t
tell a story without her stopping
him fifteen times to correct
inconsequential details: “It wasn’t
Monday evening, it was Monday
afternoon…. It wasn’t blue, it was
turquoise…. He didn’t ride the bus,
he took a shuttle.” Please. Please.
Please. Don’t ever do that to your
husband — or to anyone else, for
that matter! ( Proverbs 17:28 )
17. Dress to Please Him
Take care of your appearance.
Choose clothes your husband finds
flattering, both in public and around
the house.
18. Keep the House Tidy
To the best of your abilities, try to
maintain a clean and orderly home.
Seek to make it a haven of rest for
your entire family. (Proverbs 31:27 )
19. Be Content
Do not pressure your husband to
keep up with the Jonses. Take
satisfaction in the lifestyle he is able
to provide for you. (1 Timothy
6:6-10 ; Hebrews 13:5 )
20. Take His Advice
Do not dismiss his opinions lightly,
especially when you’ve asked for his
counsel in the first place. Make
every effort to follow your
husband’s advice.
21. Admire Him
Voiced compliments and heartfelt
praise are always welcome, but you
should also make it your habit to
just look at your husband in a
respectful, appreciative way. Think
kind thoughts toward him. He’ll be
able to see the admiration in your
eyes. ( Luke 6:45 )
22. Protect His Name
Honor your husband in the way you
speak of him to family and friends.
Guard his reputation and do not let
minor disagreements at home cause
you to speak ill of him in public. Live
in such a way that it will be obvious
to others why your husband married
you in the first place. (Proverbs
12:4 ; 22:1 )
23. Forgive His 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 husband.
Do not allow a root of bitterness or
resentment find a home in your
heart. Forgive your husband freely,
as Christ has forgiven you. ( Mark
11:25 ; Matthew 18:21-35 )
24. 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.” (Proverbs 17:14 ; 21:19 ;
25:24 )
25. Follow His Lead
If you want your husband to lead,
you must be willing to follow.
Neither a body nor a family can
function well with two heads. Learn
to defer to your husband’s wishes
and let final decisions rest with him.
(Ephesians 5:22-24 )

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Posted: at 12-12-2012 01:10 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Thanks for †ђξ word of advice.  

Posted: at 12-12-2012 08:55 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie

All this for husband alone......Eziokwu

Posted: at 12-12-2012 10:45 AM (11 years ago) | Hero

@poster the kinda wife to keep to this advice exist only in graveyard 

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Posted: at 12-12-2012 12:05 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

very nice n very true

Posted: at 12-12-2012 01:40 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

In other words.......activate zombie mode for him.

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Posted: at 13-12-2012 10:19 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

pls make use of these points

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Posted: at 15-12-2012 12:07 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

from ur response i take it u are not married.u will activate the zombie mood for peace to reign n for ur long-life.

Posted: at 17-12-2012 07:34 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

True talk

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Posted: at 4-01-2013 01:38 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac