A little kindness goes a long way
In our society, kindness needs all the help it can get. One simple act can make a difference: when you see unintentional disrespect in a joke or comment, call it out. Speak up when you see male bashing. And boost the signal when you see examples of men being praised and respected in the right way. For example, this recent Amazon commercial warmed my heart. Share commercials and videos that use comedy to honor men, not tear them down.
Let’s be honest: it is probably easier to be destructive than constructive. But making the real effort — and recognizing the work of others — can help reverse the tide of unintentional disrespect toward men. And make us far more appreciative of our men and boys at the same time.
(If you are feeling a bit convicted about how you’ve been speaking to your husband or son (or about what others have been hearing you say), I strongly suggest you do the 30-Day Kindness Challenge. It is, statistically, one of the best methods we’ve ever seen for stopping bad verbal habits and building great ones.)
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Shaunti Feldhahn loves sharing eye-opening information that helps people thrive in life and relationships. She herself started out with a Harvard graduate degree and Wall Street credentials but no clue about life. After an unexpected shift into relationship research for average people like her, she now is a popular speaker and author of best-selling books about men, women and relationships. (Including For Women Only, For Men Only, and the groundbreaking The Good News About Marriage).
Her latest book, Find Rest: A Women’s Devotional for Lasting Peace in Busy Life, focuses on a journey to rest even with life’s constant demands.
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