picture taken Valentine’s Day 2011
I can’t believe love month is officially OVER in t minus 2 days! Sad. In honor of this tearful goodbye, I thought I’d open up a Q&A segment.
Q: WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TRAIT IN A SPOUSE?
My A: Without writing an “Ode of Love to My Love”, I’d have to say Husby’s GRATITUDE has taught me that even the mundane accomplishments go noticed, recognized, and appreciated. After every meal, he NEVER ceases to say thank you. His gracious gratitude has rubbed off on our son as well. Lil’ man consistently says thank you’s without prompting. It’s true, his daddy’s actions speak louder than words. I’m thankful for a husband who uses both to show his appreciation. His gratitude is a daily reminder to me of why I’m happy to do things for him in the first place.
Your turn. What’s your answer?
My Hubby is so considerate. He opens the door for me, asks how my day is, if he needs something done he always say ‘if you have time’ which makes me want to do it right then;D He is so thoughtful and loving! And tells me daily how happy he is. <3 I am a fortunate woman
XO
You’re right… you ARE fortunate. Consideration for your spouse really means the world! Kindness is one of those things that never loses its luster. Thanks for sharing! xo
I think – being still single and having thought a lot lately about what is important to me – it’s just knowing they’re a good person. I suppose more specifically it would be someone who is considerate. Who thinks yes, of me, but also of others before they do things and just makes thoughtful gestures regularly. I try to be like that so if I could find someone who was similar I think I’d like that a lot better. Typically with exes I have eventually felt taken for granted because they were not like that at ALL. Selfishness is a real turn-off for me!
I love that your husband’s gratitude is rubbing off on your son. Those are the things that probably just reinforce for you how right you were to start a family with this man! xx
You know what? Miss Anna, I think you’ll find EXACTLY that because we attract what we exude. Thank you for sharing, sweetie.
i could not agree more. feeling appreciated in marriage is key. otherwise it’s feeling taken for granted and that’s never good.
🙂 Thank you for sharing.
before marriage, i don’t think i would’ve said this, but my top character trait is integrity. doing what you know is right, even if there might be negative consequences or if it doesn’t get you what you want at the moment. there are so many good character traits that stem from that one.
That’s huge isn’t it? Humility is coupled right along with integrity… to be able to put pride aside to admit fault. It’s something we’ve had to learn and continue to remind each other of. Thank you for this! xo
Being honest and considerate is one of my faves about my husband. The fact that he opens doors, still pulls out my chair, always stands up for a woman (no matter her age, or condition) and ‘basic’ things like this make me fall in love with him even more every day. I am happy that my son has such a strong role model and that is SOOOO attractive to me. And of ofcourse his true beliefe that honestly is the key to success in everything in your life is something that I truly value in him.
Nothing hotter than a gentleman. And even better, one that’s honest! I fully agree! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Marina! xo
I would have to say Honesty and Trust. I think when you can trust and believe in the person you love, the rest just happens day by day and you don’t have any worries or doubt. 🙂
Did not intended to respond – but after being married for 7.5years, I am so grateful for my husband who loves & fears the Lord. Because of that he is all of the above that the others have mentioned: considerate, loving and attentive. For us ladies, its important to continue to lift up our men, they need the affirmation as much as we do. It saddens me when I hear woman complain about their spouses. Hooray for our great ones.