Being An Encouraging / Praising Spouse

As I have mentioned before, my blog is not only about the beauty world but anything and everything, with that said, I feel like sharing an important topic and that is being an encouraging spouse to your man!  Men, whether they like to admit it or not, want to feel needed and loved by YOU!  There are so many lessons I have learned over the years of being with my husband and I want to share some of what I've learned with you.  Don't get me wrong, I don't have everything figured out but I know this works.

• Acknowledge the role(s) your spouse plays and thank him for that.  If your man doesn't help around the house but he is the money maker in the family, take a moment, look him in the eye and sincerely thank him for supporting you and/or your family.  If he helps take care of other things like changing the oil, changing diapers, taking trash out, ANYTHING...acknowledge that and give him words of affirmation and thanks.  

• Leave him random love notes.  My husband travels a lot so sometimes I leave a note in between his shirts in his luggage or in his toiletry bag.  I have also left love notes on his laptop, on his side of the mirror, etc.  It doesn't have to be anything deep but can be simple.  Many times my words are: "I love you so much"  "Thank you for working so hard for us" or "I can't wait to see you tonight!".  No need to be super creative, sometimes simple works.

• One of the MOST important piece of advice that I cannot stress enough is:  PRAISE YOUR SPOUSE IN FRONT OF OTHERS.  I always try to verbally love on my man.  Is my husband perfect? Absolutely not.  But he is in all honesty, very helpful, caring, a wonderful provider, a great listener, among many other qualities.  I usually just pick one to mention.  I notice that when I point out one of his best qualities, he always has a certain look on his face.  Now of course, you wouldn't just blurb this out of nowhere but if there's an opportunity to give him a moment of praise--take it!

I honestly and wholeheartedly believe that doing one or all of the above during random moments can improve your relationship.  So many times we focus on what's wrong with the other person and how we can fix them.  Have an attitude of gratitude and share that with them!  With that said, go love on your man!  :)

Let me know if you try something new or feel free to share your thoughts. 

<3, P