July 29, 2015
Showing Respect for Spouse and Marriage A man or woman should never let themselves get into a situation that can be misinterpreted - particularly when married. I'm not saying I care what people think, but many love to gossip. And if it's during a rough patch of our marriage, I would never want my husband to wonder if I'm faithful. I love him and want him always to know we are a team. One time when my husband was out of town, a dear male friend of ours called. Instead of asking him to the house, I offered to meet him for breakfast. Then I told my husband of our plans. He was fine with that and I added I wouldn't have Bob over while I was home alone; it didn't seem proper. Hubby laughed, but I know he appreciated my actions. A new neighbor was walking her dog and asked my husband if she could see the view from our deck. She wasn't coming on to him, but out of respect for me, he told her we'd invite her over when I returned home. Even while we were dating, a group of guys at the office were going out for a meal at a place that was known its scantily clad wait staff. He declined going by telling them, "I don't think Maria would like that." One of guys said, "She won't know." My knight-in-shining armor said, "She might not know, but I would." It may sound silly to others, but it makes sense to me. We've been together for a few decades and treating each other with respect elevates our relationship. I'm happy to have an intelligent, loving man who respects me and I am honored to be his wife. The marriage is something we both protect and defend. I would NEVER do anything to make my husband feel jealous or less than #1 in my life. He's proven himself to me over and over with his actions and in turn I vow to do the same for him. Thank you Dr. Laura for being a strong supporter of marriage and family. As our kids are grown and we now have a grandchild to dote upon, we really see the importance of a strong marriage which leads to a wonderful loving family. Maria Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM |