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5 ways to being a great husband

5 Jul, 2013
5 ways to being a great husband

5 ways to being a great husband

While we won’t be so arrogant as to claim that we know all the secrets on how to be a great husband, we do have some amazing tips that will at the very least improve the quality of your marriage and make your wife a whole lot happier.

Every marriage is unique in its own way, so try incorporating whatever advice that really speaks to you. After applying these tips, being a great husband will never have seemed so easy before.


1. Communicate

1. Communicate

Regardless of whether it is a marriage or a platonic friendship, communication has long been heralded as a fundamental component to any successful relationship.

Be open with your spouse. Marriage is an institution whereby you choose only one person, out of so many people that come in and out of your lives, to spend the rest of your life with. Thus, there should be no reason why you cannot be open with your spouse. No one likes to be lied to or worse, cheated on. Lies often become hard to maintain resulting in a distressing endless cycle.

A lack of communication has plagued many marriages before. If she asks you what you have been up to after a long day at work, instead of being irritated, treat is as a sign that she still cares about you. This really speaks volumes about you as a great husband!


2. Respect

2. Respect

Another tip on how to be a great husband is to uphold the concept of respect in your marriage.

Remember that your wife is an individual entitled to her own rights and views. Chauvinism is a huge turn-off to any woman. For example, if your wife happens to be a homemaker, it does not give you the right to be arrogant and dismiss her contributions to the family simply because you are the breadwinner.

Instead, always listen and respect your spouse’s views and opinions. Be supportive and encouraging. Respect her enough to trust her completely. Never ever abuse or hit her.


3. Show Her That You Love Her

3. Show Her That You Love Her

How you view your wife has a significant impact on her and it is safe to assume that your wife would still want to feel desirable. Thus, be affectionate and let her know that your love for her is still going strong.

Drop her a sweet text message or buy her a gift just to brighten her day. Be a gentleman and make her feel like a lady. Never ever make disparaging comments about her as she will probably remember it for life.


4. Share Her Burdens

4. Share Her Burdens

One way on how to be a great husband is to help share her burdens. Offer her advice and comfort her when she needs support. Build a better relationship with your in-laws and her friends so that her life becomes easier.


5. Think Of Your Marriage

5. Think Of Your Marriage

Our final advice on how to be a great husband is to remember that in everything you do, think of your marriage. No one wants their marriage to fail, so always think of ways on how to benefit your marriage.

By trying to become the best husband you can possibly be, your wife will certainly notice the difference and she might improve herself so that she becomes the best wife you can possibly have.

Did these tips help? If so, which ones helped the most?


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