I suspect I may start sounding like a broken record in this regard, but it occurs to me that I need the reminder still. Weeks ago I mentioned using encouraging words with your spouse or, at the very least, biting your tongue about things that don't matter.
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Not that kind of cheerleader.
The cheerleader that speaks well of him/ her even when s/he isn't around. The kind of person that remembers why you got married in the first place -- and tells other people all the great things about him/ her.
Be the person that speaks well of your spouse to your children so that your children honor, love, and respect your spouse as well.
Be the person that tells other people how great your spouse is at... what? My spouse is great at his job. He's a perfect fit for it. Because of that, he got asked to help with a ministry at church that was an extension of what he does. I let other people know how good he would be at that.
Part of what makes him good is that he cares about the people he's working with and for, and NEVER gives less than 100% to any job that he does. He's a pretty amazing guy. You can see how those qualities bless us here at the house, too. Obviously, I could go on.
This Marriage Monday / Tuesday comes with a homework assignment: compliment your spouse 3 times a day for the next week. If you compliment him/ her TO someone else, that counts! Let's check back in next week and see how we did.
Brag Time! Tell me now: my spouse is great at/ or because...? Why?
