Deep down inside, your man was created to be your hero.
God designed the marriage relationship to model His relationship with us. He gave us a desire to be pursued, just read Song of Solomon.
Part of why the song above was such a hit in the 80′s is because it basically summarizes what we are seeking in our relationships.
Men want us to help them “stand tall” and “be strong” when we are by their sides. They want to be esteemed.
As women, we want to know we are protected, not just in the physical sense of having provision in our lives, but that our hearts are safe when exposed. We want to know he will “fight for {our} honor.”
Reinforce the positive in your marriage today. Let him know when he’s your hero. Maybe he washed some dishes without you asking or he makes time to study God’s Word faithfully. Maybe he needs to be reminded that you don’t worry about where your next meal is coming from because he works so hard or that he grills the best steak on your side of the Mississippi River. Give him kudos. Do it even if you don’t feel like it. Do it even if your list of things he seems to do wrong is ten times longer.
Wouldn’t you hate to see a ‘list’ of all you’ve done wrong if he made one?
I read this post last week, and I appreciated it. I just didn’t leave a comment. But I wanted to let you know that I have had this song stuck in my head ever since! It took me back to the time I watched Karate Kid II, and I think I even saw that in the theater. One of the few movies that I did.
So glad it had an impact
I have learned of several marriages falling apart this last week, it’s heartbreaking. I had not heard the song in years and it just prompted me to write. Blessings!