by kathilipp | Feb 11, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Your life is so busy. It’s hard to find a moment for yourself each day. There are days when I could go for hours, so involved in my own projects that I can totally forget to think about, or pray for, my husband.
What can you put in place to remind you to think about your husband throughout the day? Be creative. Maybe it’s a picture of him on your dashboard, or spraying his cologne on a scarf and keeping it in your purse.
Whatever it is that reminds you of him, keep it around so you can call him later that day and say, “You have been on my mind all day.” Trust me, it will make his day.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, help me with any attitude of entitlement I have about our workload being equal. Help me to have an attitude of service instead of bitterness in every situation.
Getting Creative
Set an alarm on your cell phone for every couple of hours today. Let this be a reminder to stop and pray for your husband throughout the day.
Do you have a picture of your husband on your cell phone? Make sure you do so that when he calls, his cute face will show up. (Ask a techie teenager to show you how to program this on your cell.)
Your Project:
Set up reminders during your day to think and pray for your husband. Let him know sometime during the day that he has been on your mind.
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by kathilipp | Feb 10, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
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by kathilipp | Feb 10, 2008 | The Husband Project |
by Nancy Anderson
This is the second of a four-part discussion outlining communication techniques that have helped my husband and I understand each 0ther. After 30 years of marriage, we’ve been able to demystifying some of our differences. Look for the third installment in Wednesday’s blog.
Want to Please Me? Don’t Tease Me!
Many couples tease each other, and if you can keep it friendly, it might be fun. However, if your humor is at someone else’s expense, it’s too costly. (more…)
by kathilipp | Feb 10, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Be intentional about noticing the great stuff he does. If he does a great job cooking the pasta, or playing with the kids, big or small, it doesn’t matter.
It’s time to really seek out all the things he excels at. Keep the list to yourself or let him in on how wonderful he really is.
Just once today, let him know something you love about him.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, my husband has so many great qualities I can overlook. Let me see him with new eyes today.
Getting Creative
Keep a 3×5 card in your pocket today. Every time some great quality about your guy comes to mind, make a note of it.
If you’re having a hard time coming up with items for your list, ask around. Ask your friends, your mom, your kids – anyone who is a fan of your man can help point out all the good stuff.
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by kathilipp | Feb 10, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Does your husband have to remove a driveway-full of bikes before he can park his car? Is he a neat freak who comes home to Mount Fold-me on the couch every day?
Today’s focus is to remove one stressor from his life. Figure out what makes him feel a tiny sense of defeat each day and plan to remove it.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, let me do these things, not to be noticed, but so my husband will feel loved and honored, even in the little things.
Getting Creative
- Does the sound of Cartoon Network blaring when he gets home drive your guy nuts? Maybe some Mozart (or Creedence Clearwater Revival) would be a better sound to greet him with.
- Does your he-man need to wade through piles of make-up and “product” just to brush his teeth? Time to declare some man territory in the bathroom. Put your stuff in baskets or on shelves so he has clear access to all his gear.
- Where’s his favorite spot in the house? If it’s the chair by the TV, make sure the remote is handy and his news magazine is at hand.
Your Project:
Remove some little annoyance from his life.
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by kathilipp | Feb 8, 2008 | Uncategorized |
Congratulations to Elaine, our project manager who won this week’s $10 Starbucks card by submitting the following comment regarding Project 16: Cat Calls — Letting Him Know You Think He’s Hot.
Elaine says:
Well, I am a little too private to tell you exactly what happened, but I communicated to my husband that he is sexy and I am attracted to him. The reaction I got was fantastic to say the least. He looked so surprised and so so so so so pleased. This was the number one winner so far.
To Elaine: Please contact us at kathi@thehusbandproject.org, so we can send your Starbucks card right away.
To all Project Managers: Remember to submit your comments. Other project managers enjoy reading comments to get ideas and see how other hubbies are responding. Your comment can be short and sweet, or you can provide as many details as you like. With each entry your name is entered into our weekly drawing: this week you have a chance to win Queen of the Castle, by Lynn Bowen Walker. (Click here to leave a comment.)
I hope you’re enjoying helping your guy feel like a king!
Kathi
by kathilipp | Feb 8, 2008 | The Husband Project |
by Nancy C. Anderson
After nearly 30 years of marriage, I’ve discovered some of the secret passageways between women’s words and men’s ears. Four communication techniques have helped my husband and I understand each other-demystifying some of our differences. Here’s the first of four blogs, look for the second part in Monday’s Project Support blog:
Allow Room for Venting
I tend to think aloud. I use my words to help me sort out my thoughts and decide how I feel about something. Sometimes I don’t want a solution; I just want to “vent.”
For some reason this makes my husband, Ron, uncomfortable (more…)
by kathilipp | Feb 8, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
He probably won’t even notice. That’s OK – you’ll know that you wore something just for him.
Maybe it’s a shirt he’s given you a compliment on, or the necklace he got for your birthday.
What’s his favorite color? If you have a shirt in that color, that could be your project for the day. Revel in the fact that you’re the only one who knows you’re doing this just for him.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, I pray my husband knows he’s special to me in every way – that he is worth the extra effort.
Getting Creative
Is your husband a sports fan? Maybe the sexiest thing you could wear is a t-shirt with his team’s logo on it.
Your Project:
Wear something just for him. You can go buy something, or pick an item you already own. He doesn’t need to know what you’re doing – you know and that’ll change a little something inside of you.
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by kathilipp | Feb 7, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Just a reminder, ladies…each week there’s a Bonus Project, to be completed at the time of your choice within the next seven days.
How’s your lingerie wardrobe? Was the last teddy you bought a week before your wedding?
One night this week: Wear something sexy to sleep in. It doesn’t need to be one of Victoria’s sweet nothings. Perhaps just a silky nightshirt or a lacy camisole; the goal is to dump the Nike t-shirt you normally sport.
It’s your job to make sure that sleep is not all that happens in your pretty new nighty.
Make the extra effort to feel great about yourself – you know that some of that mood will rub off on your husband.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, sometimes I see sex as a burden instead of the gift it is for our marriage. Please help me feel confident in the area of our sex life.
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by kathilipp | Feb 7, 2008 | The Husband Project, Uncategorized |
Today, you’ll be coming along side your husband to get the job done.
It could be as simple as taking out the garbage, cooking dinner, or washing his car. Offering to do a job with your man is a great way to get the job done, and have some fun along the way.
Prayer for Today
Dear God, let my husband feel he has a partner in me. May he be blessed and supported by me everyday.
Getting Creative
Make it fun and get “his” work done so you can both play.
- Does he enjoy cooking? Maybe he’d appreciate a prep cook for the day. Let him perform his sauté magic while you chop, clean and do whatever it is that will let him release the Rocco within.
- If he’s one of those clean car freaks (we don’t have any at our house, but I‘ve heard they do exist) use your Handyvac skills to clean the inside while he works on the outside.
- Would he rather work alone? Get him a cold drink or a hot chocolate to let him know you’re grateful for the things he does.
Your Project:
Help him with one of his regular jobs or thank him for what he already does.
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