Placing Your Spouse Second: Building a Strong and Healthy Marriage
Are you looking to build a strong and healthy marriage? By prioritizing your spouse second, you can foster a loving, respectful, and supportive partnership. In this self-guided online lesson, we will explore how to prioritize your spouse in your marriage to build a strong and healthy relationship.
Bible Verse:
"Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor." - Romans 12:10 (ESV)
Quote:
"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." - Victor Hugo
Benefits and Importance of Placing Your Spouse Second:
Creates a sense of partnership and teamwork in the marriage
Fosters mutual respect and admiration
Encourages open and honest communication
Builds a foundation of trust and understanding
Strengthens the emotional connection and intimacy in the marriage
Setting Goals:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Understand the importance of placing your spouse second in your marriage
Develop a plan for prioritizing your spouse in your daily life
Identify ways to strengthen the emotional connection in your marriage
Tasks:
Reflect on your current relationship with your spouse
Create a plan for prioritizing your spouse in your daily routine
Implement activities and practices to strengthen your emotional connection with your spouse
Accomplishing the Tasks:
1. Reflect on your current relationship with your spouse:
Reflect on your current relationship with your spouse and identify areas where you can improve your partnership.
Make a list of any issues or conflicts that are impacting your relationship and identify ways to address them.
2. Create a plan for prioritizing your spouse in your daily routine:
Identify specific times during your day when you can dedicate time to your spouse, such as meals or evening relaxation time.
Create a plan for incorporating quality time with your spouse into your daily routine, such as going for a walk together or engaging in a shared hobby.
Make any necessary adjustments to your daily routine to ensure that you have time for your spouse.
3. Implement activities and practices to strengthen your emotional connection with your spouse:
Engage in activities that promote intimacy and emotional connection, such as having deep conversations, practicing active listening, or sharing your hopes and dreams.
Find ways to show your spouse love and appreciation, such as leaving them little notes or surprising them with thoughtful gestures.
Consider attending marriage counseling or couples therapy to work through any issues or conflicts in your relationship.
Questions to Verify Understanding:
Why is it important to prioritize your spouse in your marriage?
What are some benefits of placing your spouse second?
What are some activities and practices you can engage in to strengthen your emotional connection with your spouse?
Instructions:
Be sure to copy down these questions and your answers to review with your spouse or accountability partner.
To make the life pattern of placing your spouse second stick in your life, remember to be intentional and consistent in your efforts. Communicate openly with your spouse about your intentions and work together to prioritize your relationship. Remember to show love, respect, and appreciation for your spouse each day, and take steps to strengthen your emotional connection regularly.