Talking Tuesday
Share your thoughts, feelings, and stories as well as respond to others regarding these questions:
What do you admire about your spouse (or significant other)?
I’ll get us started …
Truly there are too many things for me to list that I admire about my hubs, Steve. But one of the things that I admire the most about him is his consistency. No matter what is going on around us, he is always so constant. This comes in handy during chaotic or stressful situations because he is consistently the calming, logical presence that carries us through to the other side. With that comes such sound judgment that I treasure. It gives me confidence that, in times where I am not around, he will still always do the right thing, make the right decision, and implement integrity and discernment. He just possesses this quiet strength and steadiness that I appreciate so much and always hope will rub off on me.
Okay, it’s your turn!
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May 2nd, 2012 at 8:05 am
I admire the rock solid faith in a living and interactive God, from which my precious wife has never wavered during our 36 years of marriage. It is amazing and a blessing.
May 2nd, 2012 at 9:15 am
Rick, if our spouse possesses nothing else besides a firm faith in God, they have it all! Amen? What a wonderful thing to recognize and admire in your wife! Thank you so much for sharing!
May 1st, 2012 at 8:37 pm
I admire that he can always apologize. I admire that he is quick to try and fix a miss communication between us and not let retreat to silence. I just love him so!
May 2nd, 2012 at 9:14 am
Lauren, that’s a great quality to possess … the ability to apologize! I love that you recognize and appreciate that as well as his ability to communicate through things with you. Thanks so much for sharing!
May 1st, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I admire his ability to stay calm, and his ability to accept me as I am flaws and all.
May 1st, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Brandy, indeed it is so nice to have a husband who can act as a calming factor. I definitely appreciate that about my husband too. And I think that acceptance and love despite our flaws and failures that you mentioned is one of the greatest joys of marriage. Thanks for sharing!
May 1st, 2012 at 11:39 am
Hmmm, We have been married 21 years this coming November 9th … we have been blessed with 5 awesome children … I have one from my previous marriage so 6 children total … I think the think I admire most is his durability … we also dairy farm on 200 acres and if anyone knows anything about dairy farming it’s far from an easy, stress-free job … there are always more bills than income, sick cows, milkings to get done (three times a day here at our farm), tractors to fix, fields to plant, or harvest depending on the seasons … he never complains, never fusses … even when the weather won’t cooperate or he sees the corn crop withering in the field and there is literally nothing he can do about it except pray that God would send some much needed rain … He’s faithful, loyal, amazing, and I think I am more in love with him with each passing year
May 1st, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Sandra, I spent a summer on a dairy farm when I was 10 because our house had burned down. In that time I developed such an appreciation for the work of farmers! It’s incredibly hard work with minimal dividends and appreciation at times. It sounds like you and your husband are both strong people with steadfast faith. It’s so nice to hear that after nearly 21 years, you still have such admiration and love for your husband! Keep it up
May 1st, 2012 at 10:52 am
My husband is so loyal. When I think of him, I think of the sweetest golden retriever. He’s also steadfast and consistent, which means so much to me.
May 1st, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Rachel, thanks for joining the conversation! Loyalty is definitely a quality that I appreciate as well. It sounds like your husband is someone you respect and admire, which is wonderful to hear!
May 1st, 2012 at 10:12 am
Well Ashley, I can’t relate because I am a single mother, never married. But the way you describe your husband is the way I would have to describe God in my life. Blessings, Maria
May 1st, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Maria, I’m sure that it must be incredibly challenging at times to be a single mother, but how wonderful that you have such an intimate relationship with Christ! Thank you for sharing!
May 1st, 2012 at 9:59 am
I most admire my husbands gentleness. He is very sensitive and caring and puts others before himself. He has been through a great deal in his life, yet He still holds the most tender heart.
May 1st, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Kristin, thanks for joining the conversation! There is something so incredible about a strong man that is also so tender-hearted, gentle, sensitive, and caring. It’s definitely an admirable combination.
May 1st, 2012 at 9:56 am
My spouse is such a kind hearted person who has such an infectious personality I love watching him interact with others just to see him smile. He is my world!!
May 1st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Hollie, your love and admiration for your husband is infectious. How wonderful it is that you feel that way! Thanks for sharing!
May 1st, 2012 at 5:29 am
There are many things I admire about my husband. It seems that where I lack he has an abundance. It is so awesome how God worked that out for us. On of the things is his memory for numbers. I can read and have knowledge of the bible, but he knows the book and verse. He remembers every account number we have. He also knows our cars license plate number but not only ours our parents, our children’s and our friends. I wish this were something he could teach me. When I start to think and look at numbers they just keep going.
May 1st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Vicki, thanks for kicking off the conversation! One of the most beautiful parts of marriage is that complimentary concept you’re talking about where your husband abundance exists in your “lacking” areas. Husbands and wives tend to have those complimentary characteristics that create a balanced, and somewhat complete picture together. What a gift your husband has to remember numbers like that! I wish I had more of that