Thread by @mtnhousewife

"That they [the older women] may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands…" ~ Titus 2:3

"Female piety is to love her husband." - Socrates

A Christian woman should be a husband-lover.

What does that mean?

This word in the original Greek describes a woman who is delightfully fond of her man and shows it. A husband- loving woman shows concern for her man and cares for his needs.

How can I know how to love my husband?
Listen to God. There are several texts that address married love. Genesis 1, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, The Gospels, Peter and Paul’s letters.

Listen to your husband. He may not come right out and tell you but if you study him you will realize what his needs are. Be sure you are meeting your husband’s need for love in the way he understands it. He may not say it, but he has physical and emotional needs, too.

Listen to yourself. He married you because of who you are so don’t forget to be you! Think about the qualities that attracted him to you in the first place and never change too much.

Listen to wise, experienced people (you might want to try some of their suggestions but if something doesn’t seem to be lighting your Mister up, then drop it. Read up on masculinity. Read marriage studies, good marriage books, talk to older, godly women and married couples.
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If you or your husband are having trouble communicating your needs, try reading The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Then be ready to give him what he needs, and tell him honestly what you need. Also read some books on basic psychology.

Sexual intimacy is such an important part of marriage and I think it should be its own love language. 🙂 Ladies, do not withhold from your man this most important part of marriage. Be generous with your sexual affection and watch your marriage blossom.

*Genesis 1-4 tells the original design and purpose of man, woman and marriage.