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There’s so much pressure
on us guys these days: we’ve got to be successful at the workplace, own
a beautiful home, have clever children and keep our wives happy. And
which is the hardest to achieve from that list? Yes, you guessed it –
keeping your beloved woman smiling. Here are five easy and practical
tips on how you can become a better husband:
Image courtesy of
Annie Mole
1. Compliment her. This is a really easy one, and yet so many men
fail to do it. The trick is to do it often, and really mean it. Don’t be
shy; if she looks amazing in her new dress, tell her so. But don’t just
limit it to special occasions; tell her she’s beautiful when she wakes
up in the morning, let her know her Spaghetti Bolognese was fantastic,
mention how much you appreciate her picking the kids up from school.
2. Help out around the house. If you’re one of those guys who
reads a newspaper while your wife is hoovering around your feet, then
you need to think again – it’s about time you shared some of those
chores. It doesn’t need to be a 50:50 split, especially if you’re the
only one with a job, but, if you’re both out at work all day, it’s
hardly fair that she does all the cleaning too.
Strength required here! Image courtesy of
Aaron
Jacobs
3. Be strong. Although women may say they like guys who are in
touch with their feminine side, they don’t want to be married to a cry
baby. Women need a strong, supportive figure; someone who will be
confident in the face of adversary, who will show them that things are
going to be OK. If you crack under pressure, she’s more likely to as
well – so stand up straight, and face life’s challenges with confidence.
4. Be romantic. You may have been married for twenty five years,
with three screaming teenager in tow, but that doesn’t mean that romance
should be forgotten about. On the contrary, romance is perhaps the most
important thing to keep alive. Buy some
romantic gifts for her, take her
out for a moonlit stroll, whisk her away to Venice – whether it’s free
or expensive, your romantic gesture will be adored.
5. Don’t take her for granted. This is a cardinal sin, and a trap
that countless men fall into. She’s always cooked your meals for you,
always cleaned up after you...it’s just the norm, right? Wrong. Although
she may do these things, it doesn’t mean they should go unnoticed. Even
if you just mention what a great job she’s doing now and again, it’ll go
a long way to showing her you notice and appreciate her hard work.
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