Talking Tuesday
Share your thoughts, feelings, and stories as well as respond to others regarding these questions:
How does your spouse encourage you to pursue your passions? How do you encourage him/her to do the same?
I’ll get us started …
Something I really admire and love about my husband, Steve, is that he is always so supportive of my passions. He always has been, and there are few things that mean more to me than having that support, love, and encouragement. One of my biggest passions is to help relationships and marriages thrive. Obviously that manifested itself through Foundation Restoration. From day 1 Steve believed in my vision, passion, and pursuit of making Foundation Restoration a reality, and it’s the reason this organization even exists.
Because it means so much to me to have Steve’s support in the things I do, I want to be and do the same for him. One thing he enjoys, and I’ve really tried to encourage him to pursue is his interest in music. Whether it’s buying him a mixer or cheering him on to take guitar lessons, I want to be his #1 fan in everything he does.
I don’t know about you, but having your spouse in your corner on something is one of the greatest feelings! And being that support system for your spouse is even better!
Okay, it’s your turn!
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March 7th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
I try to get involved in my wifes interests. For one thing I have come to love going to yard sales with her. At one time I hated doing that type of thing, but now, I really love it. I wanted her to see that she meant enough to me that I was willing to do it because her. It is important for each of us to know that the other will do, even things that are not pallatable to us, for the sake of the other. If we support each how can we loose.
March 9th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Jerry, that’s wonderful that you sacrificed your own feelings to do something important and interesting to your wife. It’s amazing how we can lead our hearts, not follow them. I know for me, when my husband wants me to do something that’s a little less than appealing, I think about what an honor it is that he would want me to be a part of something that’s important to him. That usually helps me change my attitude because it then becomes quality time and an act of love instead of a painful obligation. It’s all in our attitude I think. Thanks so much for sharing!
March 6th, 2012 at 9:35 am
I totally agree that having your other half as a support system is absolutely necessary and amazing. Making sure to still pursue your individual interest while being committed is important and healthy. Love is supposed to be unselfish so being able to share your spouses interest or just being able to be encouraging and supportive will mean a lot and keep you both happy and satisfied
March 6th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Kim G., thanks for joining the conversation! Great points! I wholeheartedly agree with you. It’s incredibly important to cultivate the passions of our spouse to help him/her fulfill their potential and purpose.
March 6th, 2012 at 8:25 am
My husband is amazing!! He is always there to give a helping hand. I do craft shows and its a lot of work setting up. he will carry tables, take care of the kids, come “shopping” to visit me, pretty much anything he can do to help. He doesn’t ever complain and is happy to help.
Recently my husband’s coworker told him that the local hockey team was looking for volunteers to keep stats and asked if he wanted to go with him to volunteer. My husband is a sports guy, he enjoys many sports. He was nervous and doubting his ability to handle to task and was worried about spending the many hours a week away for the family. I was like are kidding, this will be like a dream come true for you….do it..do it!!! He has been volunteering for several months & just loves it. He is so excited to tell me about the game when he gets home. I’m so proud of him, and brag about him every chance I get!! Thankful to God for sending me a wonderful man.
March 6th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Jamie, it’s so encouraging to read about your love and admiration for your husband! How nice that he supports your crafts, and you’ve encouraged him to volunteer with the local hockey team. Supporting one another’s passions and interests is such a wonderful gift to give to one another. Thanks for kicking off the conversation!