I met up with a new friend for coffee a few weeks ago and our
conversation fell onto marriage, as conversations between women often do. We talked about how we’ve tackled various struggles over the years and made it through some of the really tough seasons. At one point I must have started really going off on how my husband had once again used the last of the milk, leaving the rest of us with nothing for breakfast, because my friend lovingly reminded me that I need to be very careful about how I talk about my husband in front of other people.
What?! Aren’t I allowed to vent to my friends about my husband? Isn’t that one of the many reasons that God gave us friends? I seriously think I might have exploded if I didn’t tell someone that he forgot to tell me Happy Birthday until 2:00 in the afternoon! And what about when he’s just plain driving me up the wall? Then what? I need to vent – a lot! Come on. Puh-leazzze?
Well friends, I got to thinking (scary, I know!) and I think this dear woman may have been right.
Actually, she hit the nail on the head.
It’s never a good idea to bad mouth your spouse to anyone – ever.
Here’s why: Never Bad Mouth Your Spouse To Anyone
Don’t ever bad mouth or speak poorly of your husband.
It’s gossip and it’s disrespectful. Your husband is the head of your household and as his wife you are called to, respect, submit, and support him – always (Ephesians 5:22-33). So rather than tear him down, especially in front of others, use your words to build him up and encourage him.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to vent your husband troubles to your friends, but how would you feel if you found out that your husband was sharing very personal details about you and your issues with his buddies? When you are married you need to be able to trust and be trusted above all else. Dual respect is a close runner up.
Always remain united with your spouse and let that be evident to others.
Though in your heart, you may not feel united, the world around you should always see you as standing firm by his side. When weakness is evident, there is opportunity for division. You never want to give the enemy an edge. Have you heard the song Slow Fade by Casting Crowns? Yeah, enough said.
Your children are watching you.
Your daughter is mimicking you. She is learning how to treat the men in her life when she grows up by your actions. Your son is listening to you. He is gaining an understanding of what women honestly think of men by your actions. They might not show it now, but they are soaking up every little bit of information that they take in.
Oh be careful little mouth what you say…
Feeling the need to vent?
Is there another way, a healthier way, to do it without speaking poorly about your man? Think and pray on this. I am reading “My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sarah Horn – Fabulous! If you like sarcasm and are looking for a practical way to live out the Proverbs 31 way of life, this girl has all the secrets for all of us less-than-perfect gals! She has been through it and will get you there too!
Communication between couples is KEY.
Perhaps try venting WITH your spouse (in a healthy, structured way). My husband and I go to counseling on a regular basis, and we realized early on that a majority of our issues had one common denominator – lack of quality communication. Quality communication works wonders in the big stuff and likewise works wonders in the small everyday stuff. Try it out sometime.
I met up with a new friend for coffee a few weeks ago and our conversation fell onto marriage, as conversations between women often do. We talked about how we’ve tackled various struggles over the years and made it through some of the really tough seasons. At one point I must have started really going off on how my husband had once again used the last of the milk, leaving the rest of us with nothing for breakfast, because my friend lovingly reminded me that I need to be very careful about how I talk about my husband in front of other people.
What?! Aren’t I allowed to vent to my friends about my husband? Isn’t that one of the many reasons that God gave us friends? I seriously think I might have exploded if I didn’t tell someone that he forgot to tell me Happy Birthday until 2:00 in the afternoon! And what about when he’s just plain driving me up the wall? Then what? I need to vent – a lot! Come on. Puh-leazzze?
Well friends, I got to thinking (scary, I know!) and I think this dear woman may have been right.
Actually, she hit the nail on the head.
It’s never a good idea to bad mouth your spouse to anyone – ever.
Here’s why: Never Bad Mouth Your Spouse To Anyone
Don’t ever bad mouth or speak poorly of your husband.
It’s gossip and it’s disrespectful. Your husband is the head of your household and as his wife you are called to, respect, submit, and support him – always (Ephesians 5:22-33). So rather than tear him down, especially in front of others, use your words to build him up and encourage him.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to vent your husband troubles to your friends, but how would you feel if you found out that your husband was sharing very personal details about you and your issues with his buddies? When you are married you need to be able to trust and be trusted above all else. Dual respect is a close runner up.
Always remain united with your spouse and let that be evident to others.
Though in your heart, you may not feel united, the world around you should always see you as standing firm by his side. When weakness is evident, there is opportunity for division. You never want to give the enemy an edge. Have you heard the song Slow Fade by Casting Crowns? Yeah, enough said.
Your children are watching you.
Your daughter is mimicking you. She is learning how to treat the men in her life when she grows up by your actions. Your son is listening to you. He is gaining an understanding of what women honestly think of men by your actions. They might not show it now, but they are soaking up every little bit of information that they take in.
Oh be careful little mouth what you say…
Feeling the need to vent?
Is there another way, a healthier way, to do it without speaking poorly about your man? Think and pray on this. I am reading “My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sarah Horn – Fabulous! If you like sarcasm and are looking for a practical way to live out the Proverbs 31 way of life, this girl has all the secrets for all of us less-than-perfect gals! She has been through it and will get you there too!
Communication between couples is KEY.
Perhaps try venting WITH your spouse (in a healthy, structured way). My husband and I go to counseling on a regular basis, and we realized early on that a majority of our issues had one common denominator – lack of quality communication. Quality communication works wonders in the big stuff and likewise works wonders in the small everyday stuff. Try it out sometime.
I met up with a new friend for coffee a few weeks ago and our conversation fell onto marriage, as conversations between women often do. We talked about how we’ve tackled various struggles over the years and made it through some of the really tough seasons. At one point I must have started really going off on how my husband had once again used the last of the milk, leaving the rest of us with nothing for breakfast, because my friend lovingly reminded me that I need to be very careful about how I talk about my husband in front of other people.
What?! Aren’t I allowed to vent to my friends about my husband? Isn’t that one of the many reasons that God gave us friends? I seriously think I might have exploded if I didn’t tell someone that he forgot to tell me Happy Birthday until 2:00 in the afternoon! And what about when he’s just plain driving me up the wall? Then what? I need to vent – a lot! Come on. Puh-leazzze?
Well friends, I got to thinking (scary, I know!) and I think this dear woman may have been right.
Actually, she hit the nail on the head.
It’s never a good idea to bad mouth your spouse to anyone – ever.
Here’s why: Never Bad Mouth Your Spouse To Anyone
Don’t ever bad mouth or speak poorly of your husband.
It’s gossip and it’s disrespectful. Your husband is the head of your household and as his wife you are called to, respect, submit, and support him – always (Ephesians 5:22-33). So rather than tear him down, especially in front of others, use your words to build him up and encourage him.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to vent your husband troubles to your friends, but how would you feel if you found out that your husband was sharing very personal details about you and your issues with his buddies? When you are married you need to be able to trust and be trusted above all else. Dual respect is a close runner up.
Always remain united with your spouse and let that be evident to others.
Though in your heart, you may not feel united, the world around you should always see you as standing firm by his side. When weakness is evident, there is opportunity for division. You never want to give the enemy an edge. Have you heard the song Slow Fade by Casting Crowns? Yeah, enough said.
Your children are watching you.
Your daughter is mimicking you. She is learning how to treat the men in her life when she grows up by your actions. Your son is listening to you. He is gaining an understanding of what women honestly think of men by your actions. They might not show it now, but they are soaking up every little bit of information that they take in.
Oh be careful little mouth what you say…
Feeling the need to vent?
Is there another way, a healthier way, to do it without speaking poorly about your man? Think and pray on this. I am reading “My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sarah Horn – Fabulous! If you like sarcasm and are looking for a practical way to live out the Proverbs 31 way of life, this girl has all the secrets for all of us less-than-perfect gals! She has been through it and will get you there too!
Communication between couples is KEY.
Perhaps try venting WITH your spouse (in a healthy, structured way). My husband and I go to counseling on a regular basis, and we realized early on that a majority of our issues had one common denominator – lack of quality communication. Quality communication works wonders in the big stuff and likewise works wonders in the small everyday stuff. Try it out sometime.
conversation fell onto marriage, as conversations between women often do. We talked about how we’ve tackled various struggles over the years and made it through some of the really tough seasons. At one point I must have started really going off on how my husband had once again used the last of the milk, leaving the rest of us with nothing for breakfast, because my friend lovingly reminded me that I need to be very careful about how I talk about my husband in front of other people.
What?! Aren’t I allowed to vent to my friends about my husband? Isn’t that one of the many reasons that God gave us friends? I seriously think I might have exploded if I didn’t tell someone that he forgot to tell me Happy Birthday until 2:00 in the afternoon! And what about when he’s just plain driving me up the wall? Then what? I need to vent – a lot! Come on. Puh-leazzze?
Well friends, I got to thinking (scary, I know!) and I think this dear woman may have been right.
Actually, she hit the nail on the head.
It’s never a good idea to bad mouth your spouse to anyone – ever.
Here’s why: Never Bad Mouth Your Spouse To Anyone
Don’t ever bad mouth or speak poorly of your husband.
It’s gossip and it’s disrespectful. Your husband is the head of your household and as his wife you are called to, respect, submit, and support him – always (Ephesians 5:22-33). So rather than tear him down, especially in front of others, use your words to build him up and encourage him.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to vent your husband troubles to your friends, but how would you feel if you found out that your husband was sharing very personal details about you and your issues with his buddies? When you are married you need to be able to trust and be trusted above all else. Dual respect is a close runner up.
Always remain united with your spouse and let that be evident to others.
Though in your heart, you may not feel united, the world around you should always see you as standing firm by his side. When weakness is evident, there is opportunity for division. You never want to give the enemy an edge. Have you heard the song Slow Fade by Casting Crowns? Yeah, enough said.
Your children are watching you.
Your daughter is mimicking you. She is learning how to treat the men in her life when she grows up by your actions. Your son is listening to you. He is gaining an understanding of what women honestly think of men by your actions. They might not show it now, but they are soaking up every little bit of information that they take in.
Oh be careful little mouth what you say…
Feeling the need to vent?
Is there another way, a healthier way, to do it without speaking poorly about your man? Think and pray on this. I am reading “My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sarah Horn – Fabulous! If you like sarcasm and are looking for a practical way to live out the Proverbs 31 way of life, this girl has all the secrets for all of us less-than-perfect gals! She has been through it and will get you there too!
Communication between couples is KEY.
Perhaps try venting WITH your spouse (in a healthy, structured way). My husband and I go to counseling on a regular basis, and we realized early on that a majority of our issues had one common denominator – lack of quality communication. Quality communication works wonders in the big stuff and likewise works wonders in the small everyday stuff. Try it out sometime.
I met up with a new friend for coffee a few weeks ago and our conversation fell onto marriage, as conversations between women often do. We talked about how we’ve tackled various struggles over the years and made it through some of the really tough seasons. At one point I must have started really going off on how my husband had once again used the last of the milk, leaving the rest of us with nothing for breakfast, because my friend lovingly reminded me that I need to be very careful about how I talk about my husband in front of other people.
What?! Aren’t I allowed to vent to my friends about my husband? Isn’t that one of the many reasons that God gave us friends? I seriously think I might have exploded if I didn’t tell someone that he forgot to tell me Happy Birthday until 2:00 in the afternoon! And what about when he’s just plain driving me up the wall? Then what? I need to vent – a lot! Come on. Puh-leazzze?
Well friends, I got to thinking (scary, I know!) and I think this dear woman may have been right.
Actually, she hit the nail on the head.
It’s never a good idea to bad mouth your spouse to anyone – ever.
Here’s why: Never Bad Mouth Your Spouse To Anyone
Don’t ever bad mouth or speak poorly of your husband.
It’s gossip and it’s disrespectful. Your husband is the head of your household and as his wife you are called to, respect, submit, and support him – always (Ephesians 5:22-33). So rather than tear him down, especially in front of others, use your words to build him up and encourage him.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to vent your husband troubles to your friends, but how would you feel if you found out that your husband was sharing very personal details about you and your issues with his buddies? When you are married you need to be able to trust and be trusted above all else. Dual respect is a close runner up.
Always remain united with your spouse and let that be evident to others.
Though in your heart, you may not feel united, the world around you should always see you as standing firm by his side. When weakness is evident, there is opportunity for division. You never want to give the enemy an edge. Have you heard the song Slow Fade by Casting Crowns? Yeah, enough said.
Your children are watching you.
Your daughter is mimicking you. She is learning how to treat the men in her life when she grows up by your actions. Your son is listening to you. He is gaining an understanding of what women honestly think of men by your actions. They might not show it now, but they are soaking up every little bit of information that they take in.
Oh be careful little mouth what you say…
Feeling the need to vent?
Is there another way, a healthier way, to do it without speaking poorly about your man? Think and pray on this. I am reading “My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sarah Horn – Fabulous! If you like sarcasm and are looking for a practical way to live out the Proverbs 31 way of life, this girl has all the secrets for all of us less-than-perfect gals! She has been through it and will get you there too!
Communication between couples is KEY.
Perhaps try venting WITH your spouse (in a healthy, structured way). My husband and I go to counseling on a regular basis, and we realized early on that a majority of our issues had one common denominator – lack of quality communication. Quality communication works wonders in the big stuff and likewise works wonders in the small everyday stuff. Try it out sometime.
I met up with a new friend for coffee a few weeks ago and our conversation fell onto marriage, as conversations between women often do. We talked about how we’ve tackled various struggles over the years and made it through some of the really tough seasons. At one point I must have started really going off on how my husband had once again used the last of the milk, leaving the rest of us with nothing for breakfast, because my friend lovingly reminded me that I need to be very careful about how I talk about my husband in front of other people.
What?! Aren’t I allowed to vent to my friends about my husband? Isn’t that one of the many reasons that God gave us friends? I seriously think I might have exploded if I didn’t tell someone that he forgot to tell me Happy Birthday until 2:00 in the afternoon! And what about when he’s just plain driving me up the wall? Then what? I need to vent – a lot! Come on. Puh-leazzze?
Well friends, I got to thinking (scary, I know!) and I think this dear woman may have been right.
Actually, she hit the nail on the head.
It’s never a good idea to bad mouth your spouse to anyone – ever.
Here’s why: Never Bad Mouth Your Spouse To Anyone
Don’t ever bad mouth or speak poorly of your husband.
It’s gossip and it’s disrespectful. Your husband is the head of your household and as his wife you are called to, respect, submit, and support him – always (Ephesians 5:22-33). So rather than tear him down, especially in front of others, use your words to build him up and encourage him.
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sure, it’s nice to be able to vent your husband troubles to your friends, but how would you feel if you found out that your husband was sharing very personal details about you and your issues with his buddies? When you are married you need to be able to trust and be trusted above all else. Dual respect is a close runner up.
Always remain united with your spouse and let that be evident to others.
Though in your heart, you may not feel united, the world around you should always see you as standing firm by his side. When weakness is evident, there is opportunity for division. You never want to give the enemy an edge. Have you heard the song Slow Fade by Casting Crowns? Yeah, enough said.
Your children are watching you.
Your daughter is mimicking you. She is learning how to treat the men in her life when she grows up by your actions. Your son is listening to you. He is gaining an understanding of what women honestly think of men by your actions. They might not show it now, but they are soaking up every little bit of information that they take in.
Oh be careful little mouth what you say…
Feeling the need to vent?
Is there another way, a healthier way, to do it without speaking poorly about your man? Think and pray on this. I am reading “My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sarah Horn – Fabulous! If you like sarcasm and are looking for a practical way to live out the Proverbs 31 way of life, this girl has all the secrets for all of us less-than-perfect gals! She has been through it and will get you there too!
Communication between couples is KEY.
Perhaps try venting WITH your spouse (in a healthy, structured way). My husband and I go to counseling on a regular basis, and we realized early on that a majority of our issues had one common denominator – lack of quality communication. Quality communication works wonders in the big stuff and likewise works wonders in the small everyday stuff. Try it out sometime.
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