Respect is the greatest sign of love in the language of men.
Learning to respect your husband and showing him your love with respect are important skills that will definitely strengthen your relationship and improve your marriage.
Using some simple words to express your love for your husband is not and should never be enough. You must show your words with your actions. Show him that you respect and appreciate him for everything he is and everything he does every day for you and your marriage.
Trust and respect are the two pillars on which any healthy relationship must be based. They are as important as love. Love and respect go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other. Respect has to be earned. You cannot have respect for a disrespectful or controlling husband, no matter how much love you feel for him.
Married and family life is a very challenging journey. You will encounter many obstacles on your way, but the most important thing is to travel carefully and slowly - together.
How do you show respect to your husband? Your husband wants to feel loved just like everyone else. Above all else, your husband needs to feel respected and valued.
Let's look at simple ways that will help you deepen the emotional bond between you and your man.
1. Leave the words; show respect through actions
Your husband doesn't need you to tell him you love him, trust him, or respect him. He must feel these things through your actions. The first time you disrespect him or something that is important to him, his feelings towards you will begin to change. The more you treat him badly, the less he will love you.
You can swear you love him all you want, but it won't be enough to make him believe you. Your actions will always speak much louder than your words. Indeed, words mean nothing if you can't back them up with your actions.
There are so many little things you can do to show respect to your husband every day. These things won't take up a minute of your time every day, but they sure mean the world to him.
2. Remember, in good times and bad, in sickness and in health
Always keep your wedding vows in mind. You swore to cherish and love your husband. Now you must keep your oath.
Your marriage will be a wonderful, but at the same time very challenging and sometimes incredibly difficult journey. You will encounter many peaks and valleys along the way, just like all marriages. There is no happy marriage or happy couple that has not had to overcome obstacles. These are challenges to find out if your love is really strong enough to withstand all this.
The most important thing is to always remember that you are in this together and to constantly show him love and respect, even if sometimes you start to question whether he deserves it or not. These negative things and thoughts are temporary and passing, but on the other hand, you two are forever and in the end, that's all that matters.
3. Give him your attention
Don't think you're the only one who can't take it when you see your husband not listening to you. They hate it too.
How do you respect your husband? Don't look at your phone while he's trying to talk to you, and don't turn him down when he asks to talk to you because you're busy. Nothing should ever be more important than your man.
It's time to treat yourself to a weekend just for the two of you. Leave your phones and anything else that might interrupt your quiet time behind. Organize a small romantic trip where you can give him your full attention.
4. Communicate in a healthy way
You need to learn how to communicate with your husband in a more effective and healthy way. This means that there are no disputes because every disagreement and every conflict can always be resolved through communication. Of course, there will be situations when he will really piss you off, but you have to learn how to react in those moments.
If something bothers you, you can talk about it with your partner. But don't let these disagreements escalate into a fight. First, calm down, pay attention to the tone of your voice, and try to resolve things through healthy communication. Self-control is a virtue that means everything - for a healthy and happy marriage.
A lack of healthy communication can really damage your marriage to the point that it will be very difficult to repair. You need to prove to him that you are trustworthy and get him to open up to you. We are not just talking about verbal communication. You must also have an open body language with your man that will show him that you are not afraid to let him down.
5. Pick your battles
You don't have to fight for every little thing that bothers you. Sometimes you have to keep some things to yourself because there's no point in making too much drama about things that don't even matter.
Never react in anger because this will make you say and do some things that you will definitely regret later. Calm down, wait until the time is right and talk about it with your partner.
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6. Respect his family and friends
His friends and family members are the people he loves and trusts the most, and if you don't respect them, that would mean you don't respect your husband either. Maybe sometimes the actions of the in-laws will not be worthy of respect, but still, you should first think about your husband and how he would feel if he found out that you are being disrespectful to his loved ones.
It's also a two-way street. If you treat his family with respect, he will surely show the same respect to your loved ones.
7. Never be too proud to apologize or resign
Is it really that difficult to stand behind your actions, accept your mistake and sincerely apologize to your partner? Is it really too hard to say those simple words - sorry?
If your pride is really much greater than the love you feel for your partner, then there is something wrong in your marital relationship. We are human and we all make mistakes sometimes. It's just part of our nature.
8. Value his opinion
Your husband should be involved in your decision-making process. Most of your decisions should come together because marriage is a partnership and in a healthy and happy marriage things just work.
If you don't let him help you in your decisions, or if you don't ask his opinion on things that are important to you, he will think that you don't value him or his opinion.
9. Make spending quality time your priority
You don't need to be together 24/7, but you should definitely find a way to spend some quality time together every day.
Find hobbies that you will like. Go on a date. Spending time together is crucial if you want to strengthen your emotional connection and deepen the bonds between you.
10. Physical touch is important
Lack of physical intimacy is one of the first signs of an unhappy marriage. Touching can tell:"I love you and I'm always here for you." Just because you're married now doesn't mean you shouldn't flirt with your husband anymore, unfortunately this is a mistake many women make these days.
Flirting will help keep the spark alive in your relationship. This will also show him that you still find him attractive, which can be a huge ego boost for a man. This part is especially important if you already know that his main love language is physical touch.
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11. Be there for him
Your man needs to know that he can count on you no matter what. He needs to know that you will always be there to watch his back.
Remember that marriage is a partnership. It means supporting each other and staying together through whatever comes your way. You need to be his friend, not just his wife. A friend he can always rely on and a friend who will and will be by his side through all the ups and downs.
12. Be his number one fan
Support your man in everything he does, even if you don't always agree with his decisions. This will show him that you really believe in him and that you respect all his decisions. Maybe his choices are not good, but his intentions always are.
Don't nag him or criticize him all day. Your husband doesn't need a mother, he needs a partner. Your support will always be his greatest motivation. You will never even realize how much your word of support means to him, especially in difficult moments of his life.
13. Be his biggest fan
You fell in love with him because you saw all the amazing and endearing qualities he has. Of course, he has some flaws and mistakes like everyone, but you have to accept and accept them all.
In fact, you need to show him that his mistakes don't make him weak or bad or less of a man. You fell in love with him, for what he really is.
14. Encourage him to be a better person
One of the most important goals of marriage is to encourage each other to become better versions of themselves. Be his cheerleader and support him in all his endeavors. Men like to hear compliments just like women, so why not compliment him more often?
15. Support his dreams
Support him and encourage him to follow his dreams and goals. Tell him that no matter what direction this dream takes him, you will always travel with him to the final destination.
Show him that you believe in him and his success. Show him that he can always count on you and that you will always help him as much as you can so that he can follow his dreams. After all, his dreams are your dreams too.
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16. Be there for him when he falls
There will be many ups and downs in your marriage and life in general. Your husband just needs to know that you will be there for him every time life knocks him down. He needs to know that in those moments, he can count on you to give him a hand and help him get up again. Again and again, no matter how many times it falls.
17. Appreciate everything he does for you
Show respect for everything he does for you. Show him that you are grateful that he is in your life. Tell him that even though sometimes you don't seem to see all of his sacrifices, you appreciate them and each one of them.
18. Keep your promises and commitments
Keeping your word and keeping your promises will ensure that your marriage remains healthy.
Broken promises will negatively affect the trust between you and your partner, which will definitely harm your marriage.
19. Give him personal space
The fact is, we all need personal space sometimes. You have to understand that men are very protective of their personal space when they are in a serious relationship. They have some interests that we do not understand and should not interfere with.
So the next time your partner says they need some quiet time, don't immediately react as if it's a bad thing. They probably just need time and space to focus on their careers or hobbies.
20. Spoil him with love and respect
Random acts of kindness will cost you nothing, but they are sure to bring a smile to your husband's face every time. Make him coffee before he goes to work. Bring him breakfast in bed on Sunday mornings.
These are all little things that will make your husband feel extremely loved and respected. You don't need to buy him an expensive gift to show him you love him.
Treat your man with love and respect and always remember that you are his queen and should treat him like a king.
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