31 Days Giveaway with Arlene Pellicane
Today I’m super excited to introduce my friend, Arlene and she is guest posting on becoming a happy wife. Who doesn’t want that? Be sure to leave a comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of 2 giveaway books.
Now meet my friend Arlene.
Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife. She and her husband live in Southern California with their three children. You can learn more about Arlene and find free resources to make your home happier at www.ArlenePellicane.com
Has it been more challenging lately to find your smile?
I remember a day when my son came home from first grade, long-faced, dragging his backpack behind him.
“How was your day?” I asked.
“It was so boring, boring, boring,” he replied. “I didn’t learn anything new. I played the same old games at recess. It was boring.”
I had to chuckle. If my first grader thinks recess is boring, what’s he going to think of college lectures or a full-time job? I launched into my best motivational mom speech about how we are the ones who bring the action. “If you’re bored (you know what comes next), it’s your own fault.”
I realized that day that marriage can be a lot like that. We can whine, complain, and fuss about the dull routine of married life. Doing the same thing every day and going apparently nowhere. Inwardly or out loud, we sigh, “I’m bored.”
But I have good news for you. Marriage doesn’t have to be like that. And it’s up to us to bring the action.
You can enjoy new passion and purpose in your very important job as wife. Don’t wait around for your husband to fix things for you. Be proactive to grow in your marriage.
Plan a date to a new restaurant.
Try a new activity together like kayaking, dancing, or photography.
Have a candlelight dinner at home.
Journal about five things you value in your spouse.
Take the words “I’m bored” out of your vocabulary. Realize the blahs come to everyone. Those who have happy marriages learn how to keep boredom at bay by constantly growing.
Now for the giveaway.
Two fabulous people will win a copy of Arlene’s book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife. Leave a comment about what makes your husband so wonderful.
He is wonderful because he took sign language class to learn how to communicate with me, and we are going on to 14 years of marriage this December!
He is genuinely excited on laundry day when his underwear drawer is filled! I get lots of smiles and praises! Nice to be noticed.
My husband has many admirable things that I love about him, but the first thing that comes to mind is his love for his family, me and the 3 kids are always provided for and come first!
My husband doesnt let too many things bother him. It is so rare to see him in a bad mood- maybe once a year.
My husband of 43 years truly loves me with his whole heart. Recently, I’ve hurt my back and he has shaved my legs for me, put my socks and shoes on me and loves me with the love of Jesus!! His humility and true love for me is having it’s effect. I’m falling in love with him more and more each day! He prays for me, too—that goes without saying. He’s a wonderful husband and he puts a smile on my face!!!
I will be married to this wonderful, God loving man 31 years in August. We have been through ALOT of trials together, some very hard and some not so hard, but we were able to hang on, and God brought good out of each and everyone of them. We have raised four great kids, out youngest just graduated the end of May, moved out right away, and now we are sharing the “empty nest syndrome”.
We have a lot in common ( I think that’s one of the reasons we get along so well), and there are things like gardening, he didn’t really like but did it to please me, and now says he enjoys it.
We chuckle now cause we wonder where out next date will be. It’s actually very nice.
I’m so blessed.
Anna
My husband listens to me, mops the floor if I ask, helps with laundry and provides for our family. It will be 20 years for us July 2!
My husband is a kind caring guy. He’s a hard working and provides for our family. He always pitches in on the house work and willing to do anything for our children.
My husband is so wonderful because he keeps his priorities straight in life. He puts God first, then me, then our kids, and then all the other “stuff” in life. He has been working really hard on our relationship by taking time to intentionally focus on how to make our marriage more Christ-centered and meeting my relational needs by spending more time communicating. He is an excellent father and always takes the time to point our kids to God.
He that’s way of seeing me and looking at me, even when I feel like a mess, that tells me he thinks I’m gorgeous in and out.
I appreciate my husbands honesty.
My husband is wonderful because he is always watching out for me!
My husband is so wonderful because he is willing to help out around the house and doesn’t mind my list of honey do’s.
My husband works very hard long hours to provide for our family. AND he cooks on the weekends, he’s a great cook!
MY HUSBAND CARES FOR ME WHEN I AM SICK. I RECENTLY HAD A BAD FALL AND BROKE MY LEG. I COULDN’T WALK FOR 3 MONTHS. MY HUSBAND TOOK TOTAL CARE OF ME AND TH HOUSEHOLD CHORES. HE IS A BLESSINGS OF THE LORD. I PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR POST . KAY
He is the best friend I have ever had. We laugh, cry and even fight, but we always know that we love each other and WE ARE WORTH THE FIGHT to stay a team!
My husband is so patient and loving with both me and my boys
His caring nature and demonstration of love for his family
My husband is amazing because instead of taking the easy road in a hard situation, he chose to forgive me and take the road of healing. I’m in awe of him everyday!
We will be married 35 years in October. Sadly, we have wasted many of these years and could definitely use some help in finding joy and happiness again.
My husband is an amazing man! We have been married for 20 years. Every year he seems to love me more and more. My husband is the most selfless, caring, loving man I have ever know. His is a true example of Christ’s love for us in all that he does. He is such a wonderful father to our three boys. He lives in such a way that those around him catch a glimpse of God’s unfailing love for us. He lives a life of devotion, faith, and grace to which I am eternally grateful for. We have been in ministry for 18 years which tends to be difficult at times but he has always treated his family as his first and foremost ministry so that he can be effect in all that God has entrusted to him.
I LOVE to see my husband play with our kids!! We have our own business, so he works an awful lot, but when he’s with the kids, he’s “all in!” Warms my heart!!
My husband loves kids and love spending time with them and teaching them new things!
He reminds me about keeping the small things small and not blowing them up into big things.
The best thing about my husband is that he loves me and is willing to sacrifice his life for mine. I was recently diagnosed with a serious disease, and he has been so good to me about it, pulling his weight and mine too. He is God’s gift to me!