Friday Five #9
Friday Five. It may be informational, entertaining, inspirational, or some combination. It may be five related thoughts, or five random topics. But it will be short. And it will leave you with a new thought, idea, or smile on your face.
1. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Matt Walsh takes issue with the stereotypes of husbands and waxes eloquent on why respect is important in marriage in his article Your Husband Doesn’t Have to Earn Your Respect. Here is an excerpt from his post:
“They both swirl in circles around the drain. He fails, so she gives him no respect, and then he continues to fail because he feels disrespected, and she continues to give him no respect because he continues to fail. And so on, and so on, and so on, all the way to the divorce attorney.”
2. A second quote from Walsh:
“Respect is our language. If it isn’t said with respect, we can’t hear it. This is why nagging is ineffective and self-defeating. This is why statements made in sarcastic tones, or with rolling eyes, will never be received well. We have a filter in our brains, and a statement made in disrespect will be filtered out like the poison it is.” [Click HERE for the article]
3. Why it is important to make eye contact when talking to your spouse.
4. Looking for an anniversary gift to make them say “Awwwwwww!”?
5. Something to remember.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Seems like many of us are howling at #3, Shel. I have some stories I can’t even share that prove #3 in very funny, embarrassing ways. Just reading #3 to my husband made him start laughing about them stories, too. But we’re avid believers in the power of laughter–together, not AT each other–so we both thank you for this post!
I am sooooo with you on the power of laughing together, Marylin! My husband and I crack each other up on a regular basis – probably in some of the same ways you allude to!
Still laughing at #3 and #5. Good ones, Shel!
#3 cracks me up every time I see it (can’t you just see that exchange at A’s house???) Number 5 I made with clip art.
#5 is my favorite! Thanks for making me smile Shel.
My pleasure, Laura – hope you have a great weekend!
Love all of these! Some made me chuckle! Thanks Shel for a good beginning to a great weekend!
Glad to get you off to a good start, Kay! Did you see the Friday Five at http://www.fatbottomfiftiesgetfierce.com ? There’s a good chuckle there plus a book I think you would like.
Hahaha, so true. Love that last cartoon!
Thanks, Luanne – put that together with some free clip art. Have a great weekend!
Mutual respect was at the top of my list when I finally took the time and energy to make a list of what a spouse should be. I wanted a man who respected and admired me, and I wanted him to be someone I respected and admired. Then one day, in the beginning of our relationship, my dear husband looked at me, and said, “I can’t believe I’m with Gina Jordan.” I was hooked, and still am.
He is a fortunate man, indeed, because you ARE special! I don’t know him as well, but seeing how happy you are I have to assume that he is, too!
Thanks! This is such an important topic. Respect is important in all situations. It can make or break people.
I agree, Mutti – we could trade the word ‘husband’ for parent, child, friend, or just plain ‘other human being’ and the article would still make sense! I hope you have a great weekend!
These are great, Shel! Number 3 cracked me up! Happy Friday!
Glad to know I’m not alone with my ‘special’ sense of humor! Enjoy your weekend, Jill (I insist!)