Ways a Husband Can Treat His Wife as His Companion

My wife and I focus on our marriage on Saturday nights. We usually read a chapter or two from a good Bible-saturated book and discuss application together. We are currently reading The Exemplary Husband and The Excellent Wife. These are helpful books because the chapters correspond to each other. I highly recommend these for marriage strengthening and counseling. I found this list to be extremely helpful:

Ways a Husband Can Treat His Wife as His Companinon:

1. By being with her and involving her

• Plan time to spend with her alone
• Develop common interests with her
• Let her know how she can help you/work along side you
• Call her from work
• Tell her about what you do

2. By seeking to understand her and help her

• Ask what she did today and then listen
• Inquire as to her well-being and then pay attention
• Plan a regular time to talk about her concerns and then pray/study/and help her find solutions
• Ask her how you can pray for her
• Pray with her
• Assist her when she needs it

3. By appreciating her

• Thank God for her
• Think and verbalize specific qualities or deeds that you are thankful for
• Speak well of her to others
• Leave her a note of appreciation

4. By treating her special compared to others

• Open doors for her
• Plan dates
• Put her "needs" and desires above others
• Show her non-sexual affection
• Be sexually intimate with her, focusing most on her enjoyment

5. By revealing yourself to her

• Communicate your thoughts, perspectives, and goals to her
• Let her know how she can pray for you