Love and Respect - Follow the checklist Part 2

Part 2: Openness

Husbands,

Remember the C-O-U-P-L-E: How To Spell Love To Your Wife

Closeness

Openness

Understanding

Peacemaking

Loyalty

Esteem

Closeness was covered in part 1.

The second checklist is for Openness.

Your wife feels you are open to her when:

-you share your feelings, telling about your day and difficulties

-you say "Let's talk," ask her what she's feeling, and ask for her opinions

-your face shows you want to talk--relaxed body language, good eye contact

-you take her for a walk to talk and reminisce about how you met or perhaps you talk about the kids and problems she may be having with them

-you pray with her

-you giver her your full attention...no grunting responses while trying to watch TV, read the newspaper, or write e-mails

-you discuss financial concerns, possible job changes, or ideas for your future.

Eggerichs, Emerson. "Openness She Want You to Open Up." Love & respect: the love she most desires, the respect he desperately needs. Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers ;, 2004. p 144. Print.

Enjoy,

Marc