
Intentional Discipleship · Month 4
100 Ways to Love Him – His Way
For husbands: check the ones that are meaningful to you, then number them in order of importance.
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- 1.Respectfully communicate with him.
- 2.Let him know he’s important to you.
- 3.Purposefully try to understand his feelings—even when you disagree with him.
- 4.Show interest in his friends giving him some time with them if they’re trustworthy.
- 5.Let go of the small stuff. We all have annoying habits and preferences that are different from our spouse’s.
- 6.Tell him you both love him AND like him.
- 7.Either show interest in his hobbies or allow him space to participate freely.
- 8.Flirt with him.
- 9.When confronting him, realize he has feelings also.
- 10.Foster an atmosphere of laughter in your home. Look for ways to laugh together.
- 11.Try not to make sudden major changes without discussion, giving time to adjust.
- 12.When you go out on a date together don’t bring up problems. Have FUN!
- 13.Focus on what he’s doing right, instead of mainly focusing on the negatives.
- 14.Show interest in what he feels is important in life.
- 15.Give him special time with you apart from the children.
- 16.Try to make the first few minutes he comes home from work a positive experience. Ease into the negative.
- 17.Give him time to unwind after he gets home from work. Your evenings will be more enjoyable.
- 18.Don’t allow family members to treat him disrespectfully. Defend him to anyone that dishonors his place as your husband.
- 19.Look for things you can compliment about your husband. Let him know your appreciation often.
- 20.Be creative when you express your love, both in words and in actions.
- 21.Talk with him about having specific family goals to achieve together to feel closer as a marital team.
- 22.Don’t over commit yourself. Leave time for him.
- 23.Extend God’s grace to him and be forgiving when he offends you.
- 24.Find ways to show him you need him.
- 25.Give him time to be alone. (This energizes him to reconnect at other times.)
- 26.Admit your mistakes; don’t be afraid to be humble. Peel away your pride.
- 27.Defend him to those who disrespectfully talk about him. Love protects (1 Cor. 13:7).
- 28.Respect his desire to do well—not his performance.
- 29.Rub his feet or neck, or scratch his back after a hard day.
- 30.Take time for the two of you to sit and talk (schedule it when necessary).
- 31.Initiate going out on romantic outings.
- 32.Email him when he’s at work, telling him how much you love him.
- 33.Surprise him with a fun gift that he’d really enjoy.
- 34.Express how much you appreciate him for working so hard to support the family.
- 35.Tell him how proud you are of him for who he is.
- 36.Talk in loving, not in nagging or belittling ways.
- 37.Help your husband to be the Spiritual head at home (without “lording” it over him).
- 38.Reserve some energy for him so you’re not so tired when he wants you sexually.
- 39.Don’t expect him to do projects beyond his natural capabilities.
- 40.Pray for him to enjoy God’s best in life.
- 41.Take special notice of what he does for you and the family.
- 42.Brag about him to other people in front of him and when he’s not there.
- 43.Keep conversations brief when he’s tired—so he isn’t “flooded” by too many words.
- 44.Tell him 3 things you specifically appreciate about him.
- 45.Honor him in front of the children (differ in private when necessary).
- 46.“Look into your husband’s eyes when he talks to you. This makes him feel that you’re interested.”
- 47.Get up with him, and pray with him to start your day together.
- 48.Be his “help-mate” in whatever ways you sense he needs it.
- 49.Participate in shoulder-to-shoulder activities with him without talking. Sometimes men just like to BE with you and not talk.
- 50.Be a student of his ways so you show your love in ways he best comprehends it.
- 51.When your husband is in a bad mood, give him time and space to recover.
- 52.Help him to finish his goals, hobbies, or education.
- 53.Never compare him to other men.
- 54.Work to get rid of habits that annoy him.
- 55.Be kind and thoughtful to his relatives. Don’t make him choose between you.
- 56.Don’t compare his relatives with yours in a negative way.
- 57.Thank him for things he’s done around the house. (It means a lot to men).
- 58.Don’t expect credit for all you do for him. Do it as “unto the Lord.”
- 59.Make sure he agrees with everything important that you’re planning to do.
- 60.Do little things for him—let him sleep in, bring him coffee, etc.
- 61.Don’t belittle his intelligence or be cynical in your words with him.
- 62.Initiate sex periodically. And respond more often.
- 63.Sometimes let him enjoy his day off work without having to “work” at home.
- 64.Get to the point in your discussions. Spare him details unless he wants them.
- 65.Discover his sexual needs.
- 66.Surprise him with a 15 second kiss when he gets home from work.
- 67.Wink at him from across the room when you’re out at a group function.
- 68.Give him the benefit of the doubt when he misspeaks.
- 69.Don’t quarrel over words.
- 70.Be kind and courteous with him. (Don’t be kinder to strangers than to him.)
- 71.When things go wrong, instead of assessing blame, focus on how to do better.
- 72.As a kindness, don’t say, “I told you so.”
- 73.Try not to argue over money. Peacefully discuss future expenditures instead.
- 74.Take him out on dates—pre-planning all of the details ahead of time.
- 75.Hold his hand and snuggle up close to him at times both at home and in public.
- 76.Praise his good decisions; minimize the bad ones.
- 77.Tell him you love him more often.
- 78.Put love notes in his pockets and briefcase.
- 79.Sit with him while he’s watching TV—even if the program doesn’t interest you.
- 80.Don’t expect him to read your mind (despite your thinking he should—extend grace).
- 81.Periodically, give him time with his family alone.
- 82.Check with him before you throw away his papers and stuff, when possible.
- 83.Put effort in to keep yourself in good shape so he’s especially proud to be with you.
- 84.Let him express himself freely, without fear of being called stupid or illogical.
- 85.Carefully choose your words. Remember to “speak the truth in LOVE.”
- 86.Don’t criticize him in front of others—keeping his dignity intact.
- 87.Go on an adventure with him or develop a hobby together.
- 88.When you’re angry, express it in respectful ways. Don’t give the silent treatment.
- 89.Pray for him.
- 90.Make him homemade soup when he’s sick.
- 91.Look your best—dress to honor and make him proud to be seen with you when you’re out together.
- 92.Support him when someone tries to put him down. Be his best cheerleader.
- 93.Don’t disagree with him in front of the children.
- 94.Take him for a weekend get-away without the children.
- 95.Cheer his successes whether it's related to business or other areas of everyday living.
- 96.Graciously teach him how to demonstrate his love for you.
- 97.Give him coupons to redeem—maybe for a back scratch or a shoulder rub.
- 98.Buy him a gift certificate to his favorite lunch spot and put it in his wallet.
- 99.Hide notes for him around the house where only he will find them.
- 100.Thank him for just being himself.