There is no magic potion or checklist that will make any one man the perfect husband.
A person’s wants and needs can change regularly.
Share a six-second kiss.
I know what you are thinking:Who counts how long they kiss?
Well, it may be something to try out.
Sharing a kiss like this is not the same as just a peck on the lips.
A six-second kiss is long enough to make your spouse feel like they’re wanted by you.
Talk about how you met.
When was the last time you and your spouse talked about how you met?
Have a conversation taking a walk down memory lane: Where did you meet?
What was your first date like?
Life can throw us some crazy curveballs.
(Here are some romanticconversation starters for couplesfor a little inspo.)
Speak their love language.
Knowing and speaking your spouse’slove languagecan save you tons of time.
verify to show your spouse love the waytheywant to be loved, not the wayyouwant to be loved.
You may enjoy receiving gifts, but all your spouse may want is a hug!
Know your spouse’s apology language.
Did you even know anapology languagewas a thing?
Take responsibility for what it’s possible for you to.
Everything is not your spouse’s fault!
Sometimes you’re the one creating the trouble, or you’re at least both contributors to it.
Taking responsibility for your behavior is extremely necessary.
If you never take responsibility, that is equivalent to saying you are perfect and never make mistakes.
We all know that is not true.
Do not make assumptions.
To avoid making assumptions, all you’re gonna wanna do is be curious.
Ask questions, get additional information, and confirm the communication is clear between you and your spouse.
Forgivesooner and often.
I always say marriage is two people getting really good at forgiving one another.
Seek to understand, not to agree.
Allow your spouse to have alone time.
You do not have to be in your spouse’s presence 24/7.
It is healthy for couples to spend time apart.
Take the load off.
We all need help from time to time.
No matter what the task is, there should be shared responsibilities so your partner will not feel overwhelmed.
(Here’s afull guide on how to fairly share the housework.)
Work on your own individual issues.
And remember: It’s OK to seek professional help if needed!
Take a technology break!
Make it a task to spend a minimum of 15 minutes per day without any distractions.
Take the lead.
Don’t wait for your spouse to ask you to do somethingstep up and take charge!
Every spouse has strengths and areas for improvement.
In the areas that you are good at and that come easily to you, take the lead.
If you are good with finances, spearhead making the budget and setting goals for savings.
If you are great with helping the kids with homework, confirm to do that nightly.
Keep up with your own health.
And not just your physical healthlet’s include your mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational health too.
Incorporating the small changes listed below slowly over time can lead to long-lasting results.
You may already be doing some of these (which is great!
), and others may be brand-new ideas.
It’s like building a muscle: The more you do it, the stronger you become.
