Expectations of a Married Woman

Marriage is a very serious affair. It ought to last for a lifetime, but sadly enough, some marriages end in divorce. It has become necessary for me to write about the expectations of a married woman at home so that my readers can take with them a few suggestions for their marriages. Whether you are religious or not, you can apply these tips and spice up your marriage because they are tried and true. They cut across all religions (or even the absence of one!)

Be understanding of your husband.
In a marriage, a woman is expected to be understanding of her husband. Men go through a lot of stress trying to ensure that there is always food on the table. They are not as emotional as women are and are more likely to tune you out if you start yelling and go ballistic in the house. If your husband does something that you don’t like, express it in a calm manner and listen for feedback.

Loyalty and confidentiality.
Your first loyalty is to your husband, not to your family or friends. Do learn to discuss all problems with your husband and not with outsiders. If you are having problems in your marriage, seek the opinion of professional marriage counsel lors rather than bringing up the matter with your friends. This will bring the respect of your husband and enable him to confide in you more and more.

Be your husband’s best friend.
In a marriage, a woman should aim to be the best friend her husband will ever have, his go-to person whenever he needs a good laugh or a shoulder to cry on. This is one expectation your husband has, even if he has never voiced it.
Nowadays, gender roles in marriages have become blurred, with the men now picking up the kids after school and women being the breadwinners in many families. The suggestions given herein, if properly applied, will help strengthen your marriage.

Here’s to a happy married life!

xoxo,
Lush