Although not a complete list, here are a few suggestions for this important role.
- Believe in yourself. Self Image Issues to Discuss
- Show your spouse your love. There will be times when you may not like your spouse's behavior, but let your mate know that your love is constant. Say I Love You
- Listen to your spouse. You may not like what your spouse is saying, you may not agree with what is being said, but listen. Listening Tips
- Don't be phony in your praise or support of what your spouse has done or is considering doing. Compliments
- Admit to making mistakes, be willing to apologize, ask for forgiveness, and also forgive. Forgiveness
- Communicate honestly not only your thoughts but also your feelings. Communication Tips
- Keep your promises.
- Show respect, trust, appreciation, consideration and kindness. Kindness in Marriage
- Resolve past issues and handle conflict in a healthy way. Fighting Fairly
- Understand your spouse's need for personal space and time. Personal Space
- Try to be a good role model in how you live your life in:
- How you spend your time and money and create balance in how both are spent. Balance in work and Home
- How you show your hope for the future.
- How you create memories and rituals. Rituals
- How you continue to have dreams of what you want to do and become.
- How you have fun. Having Fun Together
- How you solve problems. Difficult Issues
- How you handle the consequences of your decisions. Natural and Logical Consequences
- How you deal with both happiness and sadness.
- How you live out your sense of morality.
- By the friendships you choose.
- By your daily habits. Annoying Habits
- How you take care of yourself. Healthy Living
- How you cope in a crisis. Coping with Disaster and Crisis
- How you share in the responsibilities of parenting and household chores. Dividing Household Chores
- How you spend your time and money and create balance in how both are spent. Balance in work and Home
