10 Ways to Be Your Wife’s Hero

At the mention of watching a chick flick, many husbands will make excuses as to why the couple should watch something else.  They simply do not want to watch the mushy, romantic films.  Many husbands wonder how their wives are so captivated by the emotional drama found in chick flicks.

Women watch chick flicks for the hero.  Just like how they loved fairy tales as little girls and dreamed of their very own prince.  Wives may gush about how wonderful the fictional hero is from their favorite movie, but they do not actually want that guy.  They want you, their husband. They want you to be their personal hero, the prince who sweeps them off their feet.

• Be her rescuer and protectorAccording to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, one of a person’s greatest needs is the feeling of safety and security.  To be your wife’s hero, she wants you to be that person who makes her feel safe.  This role of rescuer/protector is easier than what the action movies make it out to be.  Simply be there.  If she falls down, help her back up.  If there is an insect or rodent, put it outside or kill it.  Be there when she is scared and be there to wipe away her tears.
• Romance your wifeLove your wife and remind each other why you fell in love in the first place.  Let your wife know that she is lovely; her feminine heart needs to hear that.  Here are 10 Ways to Romance Your Wife.
• Set the example as the spiritual leader in your houseBe the spiritual leader in your household for your wife and your kids.  Take the family to church and pray together.  As you and your wife grow closer to God, you will also grow closer to one another.
• Support herEveryone faces battles of some form in life.  Be there to support your wife when she faces her battles.  You cannot always fight them for her, but you can stand by her.  Sometimes she may need her own personal hero to stand up for her.
• Listen to her, but don’t try to fix the problemAs a husband, you will hear all about your wife’s problems and annoyances.  She shares these things with you to have someone listen.  You don’t need to fix her problems unless she asks you to.  Just listen.
• Spend time togetherWomen get jealous of other women whose husbands spend a lot of time with them.  The material things long hours in the office can buy are nice, but ultimately your time is more valuable to your wife. It is also important to spend time together as a family when you have children.  Spending time together is essential to maintaining a healthy marriage and family.
• Pay attention to detailWomen are more detail oriented than men.  Try to pay attention to little details.  Notice new haircuts, compliment new clothes, and learn facial expressions.  Dates are also very important.  Remember important occasions such as anniversaries and holidays.  Plan ahead for them in order to make reservations or find the perfect gift.
• Give her a breakOnce you and your wife have children, the dynamics change some.  Your wife will occasionally just need a break and a chance to escape from everything.  Volunteer to watch the kids while she has a girls’ night or takes a nap.  Or arrange a sitter so the two of you have a chance to get away together for a date night.
• Commit to your wifeIt is not just enough in a marriage to love your wife.  You need to commit to her to demonstrate that love.  The most important thing is to be there; do not be an absent husband.  When things get hard in life or your marriage, do not run.  Work through things together.  Overcoming obstacles together will strengthen your marriage.
•  Appreciate herLet your wife know how thankful you are for her.  Take note of all the little things that she does and thank her for doing them.  Let her know how important she is to you.