She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26 NIV
When my husband and children are playing like wild buffalos while I prepare supper at the end of a bad day, when my nerves are tighter than a guy wire, I have a choice. I can either expect my husband to know that I am feeling this way then blow up when they make one too many whoops or I can respectfully let them know that I am not up to the noise tonight. I can ask them to do something quietly. Similarly, when it comes to any issue in marriage, we need to be upfront in our communication.
Our husband cannot read our mind despite what the romance novels may lead us to believe about their version of “real men”.
If we need him to listen, tell him. If we need help, request it. If we need a hug, ask for one. If we need quiet, let it be known – gently.
Assumptions only lead to disappointments and misunderstandings.
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 NIV
Have you ever made and assumption that your husband knew what you needed
then found yourself disappointed and frustrated?
