How to Love My Husband

Whether you've been married for ten days or ten years, loving your husband well is always a learning process. Probably the most important learning you can do for the health of your relationship. No man is the same, so every wife has to adapt her actions to fit the needs of her husband. However, there are a few ways that every man will feel loved, no matter who he is.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Respect him. This is the number one way that men feel loved. Respecting your husband can come across in many different forms. It is trusting that he will keep the best interest of you and the family at the forefront of his actions. It is not micromanaging him in household chores. It is acknowledging that he is a grown man capable of making good decisions. The very best way to love your husband well is to respect him.

2. Prioritize him. Your husband wants to know that he is important to you. Show him that he comes before your girlfriends, your work, and your hobbies. You will often find that when you make him your top priority, he will reciprocate. Win-win.

3. Understand him. This means that you listen to the things he says to you and ask questions to further grasp his view of things. Understanding your husband will enable you to speak meaningful words to him, to recognize what he does and does not appreciate, and support him well. If you understand your husband, you will be able to love him well.