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📝 Help for the Family | Marriage

Section 7 — How to Show Respect

🌍 The Challenge

Many couples realize they have different ways of understanding respect. For some, speaking firmly or interrupting isn’t considered disrespectful, while for others it can feel offensive. These cultural and personal differences can lead to tension in marriage.

Respect is not a luxury in marriage — it’s a necessity. So how can you show respect to your husband or wife?

📖 What You Need to Know

• The Bible teaches: “Each one of you must love his wife as he does himself; and the wife must respect her husband deeply.” — Ephesians 5:33

• Men often feel fulfilled when they are respected. It reinforces their role in caring for the family and facing challenges.

• When a wife shows respect, the husband tends to show more love.

• Likewise, a wife also needs to feel respected. After all, it’s impossible to truly love someone without respecting them. Respecting opinions, feelings, and suggestions strengthens the bond.

👉 The key is not just what you think — but how your spouse feels.

💡 What You Can Do

1. Value their qualities: Write down three things you admire in your spouse. This helps cultivate respect.

2. Watch your words:

   • Studies show that happy couples maintain a ratio of five positive comments for every negative one.

   • “Thoughtless speech is like the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is a healing.” — Proverbs 12:18

   • Ask yourself: Do I criticize more than I praise? What tone do I use when expressing opinions or complaints?

   • “Continue putting up with one another . . . even if anyone has a cause for complaint.” — Colossians 3:13

   • Try this: Make it a goal to compliment your spouse at least once a day.

   • “Love builds up.” — 1 Corinthians 8:1

3. Watch your actions:

   • Respect is also shown through practical behavior.

   • Ask yourself: Do I give my spouse the time and attention they need? Do I recognize their efforts?

   • Exercise: Each of you write down three situations where you’d like to receive more respect. Exchange lists and reflect on how you can improve. When one takes the lead in showing respect, the other is more likely to follow.

✨ Real-Life Examples

• Brian: “We need to value our wives for what they do at home. But more than that, they need to feel loved and respected for who they are.”

• Carly: “A happy marriage is only possible when there’s respect. Without it, both would feel hurt and insecure.”

📌 Conclusion

Respect is essential for love to grow in marriage. When one takes the initiative to show respect, the other is encouraged to do the same. The result is a stronger, healthier, and happier relationship.

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