Marriage is a beautiful beginning of one’s life. It unites two individuals with a lifetime promise or promise of seven births to stay together firmly through life’s ups, downs, struggles, troubles, difficulties, and worries. More than a man, it is challenging for a woman to get settled in the completely new environment and adapting new lifestyle.
It is a sad reality in India that a woman has to leave her parental home behind to start a new journey of life experiencing love, care, compassion, understanding and uncertainties with the better half. But do you know the real meaning of better half? Do you know what a better half means? Do you know how to be an ideal husband? What are the duties of a good partner?
As you are getting married or ready to take vows with the woman of your dreams, have a look at the article to understand the meaning of better half before becoming someone’s better half.
• Show Respect- India is a country where a little girl is revered as God. Respect your partner. It is a trait of good husband that he never chooses to belittle or humiliate his wife. Taste your words before you spit them out and watch your actions to know the impact they can create in your partner’s mind. Value her opinions on important decisions rather small or big. Moreover, in order to seek respect from your wife, it is must to treat your life partner with respect as well. Reap what you sow.
• Listen to understand- This is the most common problem of all the people. Mostly egoistic men don’t listen to understand the emotions, sentiments, belief or ideology of her dear wife. they only hear to respond quickly or to prove their point valid. She is there to envision your thoughts. Listen what she has to say.
• Be pleasant- There is a great saying- “you only get back what you give.” For having a good time with your wife, it is necessary that you should be kind, warm and friendly with her. No woman likes an arrogant man..so, don’t be a man, your wife refrains from talking.
• Serve your wife- It is not the duty of a wife to serve his man. You can do it as well more often. Lose yourself in the service of your dear wife and see the amount of happiness and love it brings to your married life.
• Show Gratitude- An attitude of gratitude is a must to enjoy marital bliss. Acknowledge your wife little efforts and appreciate them. What if you do something nice for her but she overlooks it? Obviously! You will feel bad. Remember- It feels overwhelming to know that your efforts are being acknowledged by your counterpart
• Be supportive- Every woman needs her spouse to support her when she needs her the most. Be there when she is looking for a shoulder to cry upon. Be available when she is feeling broken. If she is a working woman, understand her work pressures and give a helping hand to do the house chores.
• Don’t examine her every action- Would you like if your each and every action is examined under a magnifying glass by your beloved wife? Don’t evaluate your wife small moves like how she talks, laughs, sits, sleep etc else it will melt bitterness in your relationship.
• Don’t dwell on past- No person is perfect…we are bound to do mistakes. Learn the basic law- to forgive and forget. Try to avoid bringing past mistakes whenever you both have a heated argument.
• Give enough Space- Accepting the fact that she has dedicated whole life to you never means she doesn’t want time and space to do the things she likes. Allow your wife to pursue her interests, don’t refrain her from spending valuable time with her friends and family.
• Give Love- Who doesn’t love to be loved back? Show your unconditional love to your dear wife even after 15 years of marriage. Compliment her on her dress, makeup, doing the cleaning, cooking etc. Notice what she does for you on daily basis. Revert her back with love gestures. Plan surprises…take her out..give gifts.
Grow old together with love, trust, and affection…be your wife’s greatest friend and make her believe that she couldn’t find a better half other than you…even she would’ve searched by keeping a burning lamp in her hand.