Rev. Darrell Causey has been happily married for 28 years and is the father of seven children.
Has your marriage lost its magic? If your answer is yes, it is probably because you aren't meeting your wife's needs. So, why should she be interested in meeting your needs? Whether you are a newlywed or have been married for years you can rekindle the fire and restore that magic you used to have.
But in order to do that you must know what your wife's needs are. If you think money and security are enough then you are in for a big surprise one day soon.
Women have four basic needs:
security
communication
touching (non-sexual)
romance
Most men have no problem with understanding the security issue but seem to have no clue when it comes to the other three basic needs. So, here are five strategies to help you get back on track with the woman of your dreams.
1. Listen
Learn to listen to your wife. You need to take time every day and communicate with her. Sit down and let her talk to you. You don't have to say much. Ask a question every now then or answer one of hers. But let her do most of the talking and you do most of the listening. If you learn to listen to your wife you will learn a great deal about her day and make her feel appreciated.
2. Date
Don't stop courting your wife just because you're married. Remember why you were chasing her in the first place and plan regular dates to keep the fire burning. Dating is more important now then when you first met. It doesn't matter if it's for pizza or lobster; what's important is that you're doing it with her.
3. Gifts
Bring flowers, candy or gifts for no reason at all. Do it because it's Tuesday or Friday or just because you wanted to do it. The gift doesn't have to be big, flashy or expensive. It just has to be from you.
4. Discover
Discover what your wife's likes and dislikes are. Don't assume you know. You might not know as much as you think you do. So, take some time to ask her about her favorite flower, color or song.
5. Remember
Never forget the big three: Birthday, Anniversary and Valentines Day. If you can remember these three days and make them special you will be forgiven for many other trespasses.
If you can make it a point to listen, keep the fire burning and never forget the big three you will be headed for a long and satisfying relationship with your wife. It won't be easy, but anything of value is never easy. For more on relationships I invite you to go to http://romance4realmen.com
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