(And by men I mean I'm focusing on my husband!)
1. Men can't read your mind. If you "hint" at wanting help, they will not get it. Asking sweetly works much better.
2. Men don't like to be rushed with problems as soon as they get in the door.
3. Men feel like they'll fail as a spiritual leader. Sometimes it's easier not to try than to see disappointment in your spouse's gaze.
4. Men are visual. Very visual.
5. Men like someone to listen to their dreams. It doesn't mean they're going to go out and quit their jobs tomorrow, but a listening ear matters.
6. Men are born wanting to protect the weak and fight for honor, but those emotions rarely have a chance to exhibit themselves in the real world.
7. A good meal and a warm wife can wash away every other care in the world.
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Amen.
So true, especially #1!
I just read your testimony, amazing! It lifted me up. I followed God in writing my first book, and despite the odds piled high against me, He is opening doors. When I think to take it into my own hands, I feel like you did, nothing works and just frustrates and confuses me. Thanks for the reminder to look to God and seek His will.
Blessings to you and your ministry!
So true so true!! I love becoming an expert in my husband! He the most lovable amazing caring man in the world...to me :)
This is a great list of the true nature of men.
Being more of a quiet nature...it took me quite a long while to learn that I needed to be really blunt. I no longer depend on my hubby "guessing" what I really want. lol
My husband frequently has to remind me about number 4. :)
#1 is so true! We were years into our marriage before my husband made me realize that sweetly reminding him multiple times about something I needed/wanted him to do was not nagging. I thought saying it more than once wasn't kind to him. Hints and subtlety don't work!
Thanks for posting the advice. I'm single, but can use it. :)
So true.
All are so true! Number 3 breaks my heart it's so true. I wish churches and older men were better at helping to equip younger men as to how to lead. Not all men are born to lead and it takes a lot of work.
You made me laugh, you're so spot on!
Just confirming...you are right. As for #1, we often intentionally will not "get" the hint because we want to feel respected enough to be asked. ;-)
As a man, I hereby give this post the Men's Seal of Approval™
This is such a great blog post. I came across you through twitter. i am going to print this out. I also wanted to say I am a new follower of your blog :) - Thank you! I will try and follow you on twitter too. I am under @carriefairygirl.
Much Love,
God Bless
Carolyn J
"Carrie"
www.carriefairythoughts.blogspot.com
Wow, I'm thankful for the response ... especially the Men's Seal of Approval!
As a single man, I wish more women understood the implications of number 4 in how they decide to dress - in the workplace and church particularly.
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