tell them those things.
>> Monday, September 17, 2012 –
Love,
Marriage,
Reflections
this week’s chapter in
our marriage study is about men. husbands, specifically. it’s kind of tough on
them to be honest. good tough, i think. but tough nonetheless. in the homework section
for wives, it asked us to think about areas where we would love to see our
husband grow. so i wrote a couple of things.
but then, it asked us to reflect
on things about our husbands that we really appreciate. and then it asks us how
often we tell them those things. and i had a pretty long list.
but i wish i told adam/thanked adam more often for these things:
-you can laugh our way
out of an argument with me. even when you don’t really feel like it.
-you are so helpful. i
don’t know a better way to say that. but, you are just so quick to help me.
-you work really hard
to support us.
-you are such a handyman. you know how to do so many things!
-you take your role as
leader seriously. and you enjoy being around other men who challenge you in it.
-you are so good in social settings and make me feel more social. which doesn't come naturally to me.
-you are an amazing
listener.
-you. make. me. LAUGH.
so. hard.
-you consent to my
obsessive need to be constantly snuggled.
-you have patience with
me when i’m obnoxious. so, a lot.
-you are always willing
and eager to learn from things and grow.
-you are super honest
and trustworthy.
-you are thoughtful.
these are all qualities
that i desired in a husband, and now i appreciate these qualities in you.
they bring me joy. and make me want to be an ever-better and more loving wife to you in return.
kinda nervous for next
week and the chapter where we wives get some abuse. which will probably require
some extra snuggles.
oh how sanctifying
marriage can be.
i love this post, elise!! i really love your thoughts and insights on marriage :) kindred spirits, we are. or something?
ReplyDelete:) kindred spirits indeed. love your recent post on marriage too...!
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