
When I first meet a couple, I can usually tell how secure the wife (currently) feels in the relationship based on the posture she takes towards her husband. Most women tend to have three main categories for how they measure the current security of the relationship. Which of these three currently describes the posture of your marriage?
The first level is marked by AFFECTION where the wife is quick to lean into her husband. There’s a desire to be near him which is a physical display of an emotional connection. She feels safe with him and it shows. The second level is shown by APATHY towards her husband. She doesn’t feel threatened by him, but she doesn’t feel adored or protected by him either. Her posture isn’t hostile but it isn’t warm towards him either. She feels that, in many ways, she’s alone in the relationship. The third level is marked by ANXIETY. If she feel nervous, uncomfortable or possibly even afraid around him, I know there are some serious issues that need immediate attention.
Whichever of these three best describes the current state of your marriage, you can and should be working to improve. Men, let’s work hard to make our wives feel secure in our marriage and adored by us. She deserves your best; not your leftovers. Do these things and you’ll be helping your wife and strengthening your marriage (In no particular order)…