Respect is the foundation of any successful relationship, and when it comes to marriage, it is essential for building a strong and lasting partnership. In this blog, we will explore the importance of respect in marriage and share actionable strategies to cultivate a loving and respectful environment that fosters deeper connections.

The Importance of Reliability

Reliability is a critical component of respect in a marriage. When both partners can depend on each other, it strengthens the bond and creates a sense of security. Make it a priority to show up for one another, whether it's keeping promises or being present during important moments. This reliability builds trust and reinforces the idea that you are a team.

Encouragement and Uplifting Each Other

Encouragement plays a vital role in fostering respect within a marriage. Take the time to uplift each other, celebrating achievements big and small. Create a positive atmosphere where both partners feel valued and supported. This enc...

Intimacy in marriage creates adoration and appreciation for your spouse. Suddenly everything they do is the right thing. There are words like hey honey, do you need help with that? There are smiles and a spark as you look into one another’s eyes. It’s the epitome of a positive loving attitude that’ll refill your cup not only today, but for several days. Everything looks bright.

My husband's love language is service and he’s made breakfast for me on Mother’s Day for years… only thing is… Mother’s Day is on a Sunday and we have church. That means getting ready early. For me, I just like to chill and drink my coffee for 45 minutes and eat a bite right before we leave, but on this day, I have a hot breakfast waiting just as I open my eyes. Lovingly, I eat it LOL.

 
You see, we each have our own natural gifts and inclination to do what we ourselves like. It’s important to know your spouse's LOVE Language, so all your efforts give you the best Love Deposit. When giving gifts it’s importa...

Valentines was just a few days ago and even though I KNOW my husband and I are simply wired differently… I still get frustrated! I think of myself as logical and intuitive… this coupled with simple common sense says, pay attention and remember what I like and don’t like. That’s what I do for you. Anyone agree?

But his wiring is Servanthood, also called the S Style and he not only wants to please me, but everyone else in his path. As we all know, you cannot please all the people all the time. So, I’m going to say he’s simply spread thin, and can’t remember what I like or what’s most important to me. Did I say, we’ve been married over 40 years, with grown kids and grandkids, and my expertise is in understanding how different personality styles mesh? Sorry guys but is this just a man thing?

Everybody's born with a specific personality style (DISC) and add to that your childhood and the expectations of your parents, and you get the perception you have in the world around you today.

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Valentines was yesterday and even though I KNOW my husband and I are simply wired differently… I still get frustrated! I think of myself as logical and intuitive… this coupled with simple common sense says, pay attention and remember what I like and don’t like. That’s what I do for you.

But he is wired as a Servant also called the S Style and not only wants to please me, but everyone else in his path and we all know you cannot please all the people all the time. So, I’m going to say he’s simply spread thin, and can’t remember what I like or what’s most important to me. Did I say, we’ve been married over 40 years, with grown kids and grandkids, and my expertise is in understanding how different personality styles mesh?

How you see the world is formed by the personality style (DISC) you’re born with, the expectations your parents had for you as a kid, combined with who you’ve spent the most time with, what you value most in life, and habits you’ve formed.

Your personality style pred...

Know your personality styles, apply the knowledge and get along better with your spouse. What you don't know may be causing division!

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