YOUR SPOUSE DESERVES YOUR UPMOST RESPECT!

When someone at the grocery store is standing in your way, you politely ask them to "Please allow you to pass" or you even say "Excuse me" as if you were the one blocking them. So why is it when you are addressing your spouse, you sometimes use an irritated tone of voice? Your posture might have become aggressive when dealing with your mate and you may not even be aware of it. You would never yell at a co-worker (for fear of how CRAZY/inappropriate you would appear to others) or cause a big scene at the water cooler. Why do you feel it is okay to be loud and boisterous with your spouse? If anyone deserves your respect, your mate does! The common courtesy you would give to any stranger on the street is the same decency you should show the very one you are married to boo!

You will always catch more bees with honey. A gentle word turns away wrath. The way to get your husband to take out the trash (even if you have asked him a thousand times) is by first explaining to him how much this helps you. Try telling him how much you appreciate him handling this chore for you and it wouldn't hurt to smile and throw in a compliment like, "You look so big and strong carrying that garbage out this morning!" Ladies you laugh at that tactic - sounds so silly right? Trust me when I tell you - IT WORKS LIKE A CHARM! Men love to be applauded for their efforts. I agree that it is what they are supposed to do, and we should expect them to do it (still talking about taking out the trash) however, I don't see anything wrong with playing the game of STROKE MY MAN'S EGO as long as at the end of the day.... the honey do list is COMPLETE!

You are not your spouse's parent! Stop snapping at each other and be aware of your body language. Do you greet one another with a hug or a kiss? It's never too late to start correcting bad behavior. Don't sabotage your own happiness with harsh words directed towards the one that you said you would love and honor! To my brothers out there that think it's okay to call your wife names or deal with her harshly, I simply offer this scenario. No woman in her right mind wants to make love to a man that has spent the day berating her. If its passion you want brothers, START "TRYING A LITTLE TENDERNESS". If the end result you are looking for is an attentive, sexually responsive wife, you men should have no problem at all watching your tone!

I just wanted to remind you that your home should be a safe haven for all who live there. Our days are filled with stress and anxiety but, we should have something to look forward to at the end of the day. I want my husband excited about coming home to me! Sweet, caring and loving wifey is the description I want in his head when he is away from me! If you want a happy marriage, try to show respect to get respect O.K.? O.K.!