Loving Devoted Husband

Your wedding party represent your closest friends and family and they obviously need to be there on your fantastic day to show support to you and show that they will always be there for you and your spouse when you need them. Since they are taking part in your wedding day, they will need to feel comfortable and included during the ceremony and reception. That is where your wedding favor come in. The wedding favors show your friends and family how much you appreciate them and their participation and support in your new life as a married couple. The wedding favors are most effective when you really think about what your guests will like and what might be useful to them.

Your guests will really appreciate the gifts you give to them if you show them that you took the time to really think of what would be best. If you do this then your wedding favors will immediately create a bond between you and your guests because it will show your personality off while still taking into consideration what would be the best way to appreciate each and every single one of your guests. It will also bring all of your guests together into a level of comfort because they all see that you gave everyone a great gift that shows their importance to you and your spouse.

wedding favor do a lot more than just welcome your guests. In fact, they can become a major part of your decorations if you use them in the correct way. Wedding favors come in so many different categories, styles, and colors that you always have hundreds of options. The best way to benefit yourself while also making those hundreds of options less overwhelming is to fit your wedding favors in with your theme. This way, you can search for a much narrower range of ideas and you will find the one that is absolutely perfect. You can really tie your whole theme together in this way because it will bring the theme directly to the tables and to your guests so that everyone can feel the atmosphere. Wedding favors can add so much color to your tables and really make everyone be happy to be there celebrating with you and showing their support.

The greatest thing about wedding favors is that they are physical representations of your memories and the atmosphere of love that there was at your reception. All of your guests take home this physical keepsake of your party. This is a symbolic gesture that marks them as witnesses to your love and the celebration of that love on your special day during the ceremony and reception. All of your guests can display these little gifts in their own home and tell everyone they have over about how beautiful your celebration was. So, wedding favors can really help you to stand out amongst the crowd and to make your party way more unique and different than anything any of your guests have ever attended and then they will certainly remember it forever and talk about it for ages.

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One of the hardest things for most men to say is “I’m sorry”, “I was wrong” or asking for forgiveness. A number of men would rather face mortal danger than to say those simple little words.

Apologizing and asking to be forgiven is as powerful as the words I love you. Each one brings closeness and caring love to your wife. While on the opposite end of the scale, unforgiveness, resentment and bitterness can be very destructive to a marriage.

The myth that surrounds most men today about saying they are sorry is that they will appear weak. On the contrary when a man apologizes to his wife he shows tremendous strength and she gives him the respect which follows those words of forgiveness. Loving and being devoted then become by products leading to an intimate relationship of oneness.

This is one of the most difficult changes a man will have to learn when getting married because he is no longer watching out for himself but he is now taking care of a precious flower. Without the gentle care and love to nourish the flower it will quickly start to wilt, petals will fall, fragrance fades and eventually it dries up and dies.

As a caring father it also applies to your children. Let them see an example of emotional strength by apologizing to them as well. Like you wife they are also in the flower bed as buds waiting to blossom.

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One of the secrets to loving your wife and for her to love you is to know her limits, the boundaries by knowing what she likes and the things she does not.

The reason most marriages have trouble in the first year is because of changes and adjustments to new habits. Both you and your wife are learning what each one enjoys and find pleasing or the things that really annoys you.

Here are a few examples, my wife likes it when I go and do the grocery shopping for her and sometimes we go together. She likes shoulder and back massages but she does not like to be tickled. She enjoys conversation of most topics but she does not like to be interrupted during mid conversation of a point she is trying to make.

Now in order to find out what she does like and things that don’t appeal to her requires a little conversation on your part. When you see that your wife likes something, ask her about it, believe me this will also be a time of intimacy and she will love you for even asking. Also do the same thing when she is displeased with something because you do not want her to be mad at you. Just politely ask her the reason for her dislike and let her know you want to understand, trust me she will love you again because you are showing genuine concern and care for her.

Here is a suggestion to help, whether you are just married or have been for a long time. Start keeping a journal and write down everything that your wife enjoys, what makes her laugh or cry, happy or sad, things she hates and especially what makes her love you. This will become your reference book for the times you may forget the simple things because as for most of us men we tend to forget. So begin a journal and express your love by studying her likes and dislikes.

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Being a loving and devoted husband is a personal choice but in society today it also takes great determination.

Now how does determination fit or apply in a marriage relationship you may be asking. It applies because it takes determination to fight off all the negative and evil which try to dishonor and destroy marriages.

Men are constantly facing temptation of sexual immorality from TV programs and magazines to people they interact with daily. Divorce is becoming like candy in a vending machine. Your eyes see it in the display, you want it because it looks good so you put in the money push a few buttons and out comes the divorce papers.

So what is a man to do? He has to become determined and make a strong commitment to not let this nonsense cloud or distract him from what really matters. Determination is the battle cry against the enemies that try to interfere with your marriage.

Loving and being devoted to your wife is easy, it only becomes difficult when you let outside influence change your focus. So be determined with a motivated heart to love and care for your wife always.

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One of the hardest things for a man to do these days is to open up and share his feelings with someone, even to his wife. Why is that so difficult? Because most men are trained in today society to be the strong man and sharing his intimate feelings would appear weak but on the contrary, a wife loves the strength that comes from sharing.

The fact is most men are stressed out by trying to do it all himself and to proud to ask for help. I know because I was one of those men and at times I still fall in the trap of trying to do it all myself by spending hours sorting through difficult decisions or trying to work something out.

Praise God, I was blessed with a loving and caring wife. Each time I share with her about something I am dealing with at the moment she usually has an answer or helps me figure it out in a fraction of the time. My wife is a helper for a reason because God designed her that way. He even speaks through her for my benefit because He knows my prayers and everyday struggles.

Sharing your most intimate feelings is one of the hardest things you will ever do but once you get past the struggle of doing so then loving your wife becomes easier, it opens the door to wonderful romance and the endless friendship of a lifetime companion.

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Another secret to showing your wife that you love her is by taking an interest in what she does with her time, her hobbies and most of all her career.

As men we get so caught up with our own careers and become blinded by pride because of our advancement and achievements that we fail to see what our wives want in life. Remember it’s not what we do it’s what don’t do that interferes with our relationship.

The foundation is still communication therefore ask your wife what she needs help with. If she is in a career totally different from yours make an effort to listen and then learn by going on the internet and research a little about her career. Then the next time you talk with her you will be able to follow along more intently.

Then again she may just need simple errands done like going to the post office, the bank or shopping at the grocery store so she can have more time to finish a task or project.

Also take time to hold her and provide encouragement when things are not going well, congratulate her for completed jobs that she’s worked long hours on and celebrate by taking her out to dinner. Let her know that you care about her work because she needs to know that you approve of her career choices and your support shows lots of love in what she enjoys doing.

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One of my fondest memory and something my wife and I still cherish to this day is our letters written while dating or when I was away on long business trips. Letters and notes are keepsakes like fine wine they just get better with age and always bring a taste of romance.

Communication is the life source of any relationship or marriage, even counselors and the many books written now days on marriage all point to the same thing, husband and wife talking to each other. Sometimes verbal interaction is a little hard for men because they have trouble expressing themselves at the moment but deep down you love your wife and writing a letter is the ideal solution.

Men, take time to write a letter. Set aside some time to really focus on your feelings and write them down. Take a moment to reflect back of all the wonderful things that you enjoy about your wife, the meals she cooks for you, the way she takes care of the kids and how she maintains the house. If she has a career of her own, look for ways to support her success and times she is feeling down.

You will be amazed by all the nice and beautiful things you see in her when you take time to write a letter. Then surprise her by leaving the letter somewhere she can find it before going to work or take her out to dinner and give it to her then.

Men this is not hard to do, you just need to get in the habit of doing it. At this point you might be saying “but I don’t know how to write or I don’t have time”. Well my friend I have a solution for you.

I met Jim Maxwell on the internet and guest what, he has a book titled “Make a Note to Love Your Spouse” which gives you step by step direction on how to write letters and love notes. Visit his site at http://www.myrealmarriage.com/store.php for complete details of products to help you get in the habit of writing note. He has even put some packages together for you to get started.

Romance and intimacy is but a note away. So start today and begin building memories with letters and notes which speak love today and romance that will last forever.

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Sometimes it feels like the world of love and relationships is an endless complicated tangle. Although romance is important to the ongoing health and excitement of a relationship, alone it isn’t enough to sustain in the long term. One of the keys to any enduring relationship is the ability to work through any problems that arise. That applies to other life relationships with family, friends, co-workers and bosses.

When you have two people with different needs and desires there are always going to be issues that cause conflict. The secret to maintaining a enduring relationship is the way that you can resolve these issues.

But working out a solution to problems isn’t always straight-forward, especially when it is happening to you and not someone else. There is a level of emotional attachment that often makes a situation seem more complicated and difficult than it often is.

One tactic that can help with enduring relationship is “active listening”. This is especially useful when you are having an argument with someone, be it your spouse, boss or significant other. Instead of yelling or lashing out, the aim is to paraphrase what the other person says. This ensures that they feel acknowledged and gives you time to process what they are really saying rather than what you think they are saying. It also allows the other person to say their piece without being battered down by counter arguments. It also allows you be more detached from the situation rather than drawn into arguing which gives you space to find a way to resolve the issues causing conflict.

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My wife is a jewel. She confronted me with an issue yesterday I was having a problem with. It’s amazing how blind I can be at times but my wife can see a fault clearly. Now as a man I could not accept her counsel but that would be wrong and I have fallen in that trap before. She is my wife and that is a great asset I am blessed with.

This problem was a sin and when she told me about it, I spent all day meditating on what she told me. Sure enough it was the enemy putting thoughts in my mind. This morning I repented of that sin and I asked God to reveal the foundation of that sin. His answer was clear, I have to be cautious of where the thought comes from and “…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5.

I learned a valuable lesson from God speaking through my wife. I seem to be blinded at times and fail to see the riches in my own home. My wife is a gift God has graciously provided to help me. She is my life mate and someone to talk with daily. As the spiritual leader, it is my responsibility to keep God first in our family and listen to His counsel as He speaks through His word and my wife.

Talking with my wife brings intimacy and oneness the oneness that only God brings with His abundant love. I have to keep that male selfish pride ego from robbing me of a precious gift, the gift of oneness with God and my wife. The closer I draw to God and my wife in Jesus name, the stronger we will be as one in Him. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8a.

My wife is a precious gem from God the more I love her, talk with her, the more she shines and sparkles in my life. God has truly blessed me with a gift and it is up to me to cherish this beautiful gift. A rare jewel only God can create and a lovely jewel she is, Thank you Lord.

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We think that wedding anniversary presents are important, and in this post we tell you why.

I was very fortunate to find a partner for life that I am able to compromise with and who is willing to compromise with me. My husband and I have been married for twenty eight years and I know that we will stay married until one of us passes away. That is how we think of our relationships.

We take our wedding vows seriously and consistently work on the health of our marriage. We also go out of our way to support other couples maintain their marriages. We make a big deal out of wedding anniversaries.

We are always looking for anniversary presents that we can have on hand to give to our friends and relatives on their special day. Not every couple celebrates their anniversary, but we strongly believe they should. In a society where divorce is the norm it is important to recognize that you are still working on the commitment you made to each other.
 
We are not wealthy people so we do not give elaborate wedding anniversary presents. We try to find affordable things that we know the couple enjoys.

We have given free babysitting as a wedding anniversary presents so the couple can go out for an evening. For our friends that enjoy wine we will give them a bottle of wine that we know they enjoy.

The point is not the cost of the wedding anniversary presents, but the thought behind it, and that is also what you will find supported at The Marriage and Families Blog.

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