Most women do about 11 things at the same time from having a job to manage, diapers to change, a house to clean, books to read, friends to reach out to and a man to care for. While your roles may be different don’t forget the challenges he deals with are heavy ones, too–starting with a woman to love and serve, a career at which to succeed and children to nurture. And, just like you, he can lose heart while carrying heavy responsibilities. An encouraged man makes a great life partner as he’s more positive, responsive and better equipped to work and serve your whole family.
You have an incredible ability to “make or break” your husband’s day or week–or decade–by what you say and do. Here are a few ways to stand by your man and make him feel as though he’s the greatest. Here’s a simple way to encourage your man.
Say thank you
If you find it hard to come up with ways to encourage your husband, saying thank you is a great place to start. If things are rocky just now and you don’t feel particularly thankful for your husband, start small. Thank him for holding open a door, picking up the newspaper after he’s finished or tucking the kids into bed.
Many women hold back grateful affirmations because they think, “Why should I thank him for things he should do anyway?!” The first reason to do it is because you’ve signed up for this gig. The second is that your positive words pave the way for your husband to do more of the same.
