Top Four Phrases Every Man Should Tell His Wife , No Questions Asked

These are the top four phrases a husband can say to his wife to put action behind the words, “I love you.”

1. “I thought about you today.” 

Your spouse wants to know that even in the middle of a stressful day at the office, during a business lunch, or on your way to meet with a client, she crossed your mind.

Letting your wife know you’re thinking about her is an easy way to communicate that she’s cherished. Not to mention the fact that, when it comes to Holly, the schoolboy part of me likes when she’s in the middle of my world.

2. “Let me watch the kids tonight. You deserve a break.” 

In two short sentences, you accomplish two big things. You give your wife valuable and much-needed time to herself. And you show her you respect what she does for your family.

Moms have a tough job—whether they work in the home or outside of the home.

Giving your wife some time alone will allow her to re-energize. Often, this puts Holly in a new space mentally and she comes home an even better mom and wife all because I put a little action behind my appreciation.

3. “Can I pray for you about that?”

We’ve all heard that our wives want a listener, not a fixer. But beyond this, I also believe our wives want a leader.

If your wife is overwhelmed by something, listen to her. Then, when she‘s done talking it through ask if you can pray for her. You might be shocked by the level of respect, trust and love that blossoms out of her heart for you. Don’t be shy. Step in and lead your wife in this area. You may feel awkward and hesitant at first, but trust me, she won’t care. And you’ll get better at it with time.

4. “I’m turning off my phone and computer for the night.” 

Woah. This one will blow your wife away.

This kind of focus is almost unheard of, but it’s a must in today’s world. Try to do this one night a week. Drop the distractions and make your family the main attraction. Watch how this small sacrifice will change your marriage.

It seems like, in marriage, the small things are the big things. Being intentional in the small things makes a path for big love. Small steps of loyalty and concern lead to lifelong commitment. Sweat the small stuff. It really does matter.