tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post560615630158715139..comments2023-07-05T09:31:00.709-04:00Comments on Women's Marriage Ministry: The Respect TestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00617425607227159538noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-81444549315682435972009-11-20T14:04:31.551-05:002009-11-20T14:04:31.551-05:00Aimee
Thanks for this blog. With many of the les...Aimee<br /><br />Thanks for this blog. With many of the lessons it was like you knew me and were telling my story. At times I have "tried" to do something nice in hopes of a miracle but truly not changing MYSELF! <br /><br />Like you mentioned the changes have spilled over into my children and they too are noticing the kiss or hug at the door and the compliments. Everyone does like to be greeted. <br /><br />I use to do everything around the house and for the kids and never asked for help, even if I was totally overwhelmed. I would then blow up and lash out at my husband for not doing his fair share. If I asked for help, he would help out but always give me a limit to what he would do or ask what he was going to get in return. This would only make me mad and wish he would be a better husband. I would tell myself that I didn't even need him and would totally give him the cold shoulder.<br /><br />Since the challenge has started he has been much more helpful and steps in to help without me even asking. Now, if he asked what he gets for it I laugh and give him a "flirty" kiss. <br /><br />Since, we had a nice "night", HE suggested a lunch date and it was very enjoyable. <br /><br />He knew that I needed to stop at the store so he offer to pick up the kids and they were working on homework when I got home. <br /><br />It is like the tension of he said, she said has lifted and we are a team again, working together. <br /><br />I have made my list and I am eager to share it with him. Thanks again. <br /> <br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-69910715390215812182009-11-20T10:35:38.770-05:002009-11-20T10:35:38.770-05:00Thank you for doing this...we've been married ...Thank you for doing this...we've been married 16 and a half years and these last two weeks I've been trying to be more attentive to him and loving and boy has it worked. Last night was the icing on the cake! You are so right when you say s.ex is like breathing for the male species, my man slept better than he has in days...SO true and even Dr. Oz has said so. Making more of an effort each day to appreciate him and I'll keep checking in on your blog for more ideas. Thanks again for your insight and ideas...it's been fun!Toni :O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01652753669110100387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-4778747832801042152009-11-20T06:40:56.819-05:002009-11-20T06:40:56.819-05:00These last 2 weeks have been so much fun!!! My hus...These last 2 weeks have been so much fun!!! My husband and I weren't having any major problems - just minor ones. But every little bit adds up, right?<br /><br />I can tell you that for us, he started noticing from day 1 of the challenges, that I was changing. I'm in bed by the time he gets home from work at night - so meeting him at the door wasn't going to happen. I decided to change it around a bit, and when he got into bed that night, I gave him a big hug and a kiss and told him I was so glad he's home b/c I missed him. His response was - "Are you Okay?" LOL!!!!!! <br /><br />From there on out, each challenge brought a different response. By the time we got to the 8th challenge I think it was - where you ask him about something that interests him - my husband was asking me to explain what has happened to me over the past week or so ;) He mentioned how he noticed me doing things I'd never done before (or since we've been married). And he certainly wasn't complaining. He even said that maybe he could learn a thing of two from me and become a better husband and father!!!!! His response was nothing less the perfect!!!!<br /><br />At that point I emailed Aimee personally, and she suggested I tell hubby about the blog and challenges. She also said that Adam was available for my husband to email, should he want to do some challenges. So...I told hubby all about it! I'm pretty sure he's been emailing Adam, but I told him not to tell me. However - he has been donig some little things that I've noticed he'd never done before...whether that's help from Adam, or just hubby doing his own thing - it doesn't matter. My change helped hubby to change, and for that we are both the happiest we've been in a very long time. :) <br /><br />Thank you Aimee for this blog! You and Adam are such an inspiration to me and my husband!!! I only hope my story can help others as your story has helped many already!!!!!<br /><br />Now...off to make a list of the many things I respect about my hubby :)TJOsMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245131538147084834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-61592039839986645302009-11-20T02:02:12.974-05:002009-11-20T02:02:12.974-05:00Aimee,
Thank you so much for starting this blog. M...Aimee,<br />Thank you so much for starting this blog. My husband is currently deployed but he will be returning next month!! Before he left we were having difficulties in our marriage. We had our first child and the stress and changes that came with it were hard for us to handle. We grew very far apart. I have been trying to incorporate some of the tasks in my emails to him but I can't wait for him to return so I can start the challenge and show him how much he means to me. Your words have allowed me to do A LOT of soul searching and I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to share this with all of us.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-61097038221559760462009-11-19T23:03:40.196-05:002009-11-19T23:03:40.196-05:00well I can say it has helped a little but we were ...well I can say it has helped a little but we were unable to complete last nights task. I am under so much stress and pressure that being in the mood for me is a very hard thing to do and I also have a lot of family issues going on that just make it to hard for us (well me). I am hoping to start again tomorrow from day 13 and then 14 and then start all over from day 1 again. I am hoping this will help strengthen us even more. Thanks again for all of your support and words of wisdom and support.Inside the mind of BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867908518373163151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-43176256987841493912009-11-19T20:09:16.930-05:002009-11-19T20:09:16.930-05:00This is a good one! But I tough one. Your doing a ...This is a good one! But I tough one. Your doing a great job with this! ;)Tinikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625833497712618862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-3953858980815898362009-11-19T19:02:29.133-05:002009-11-19T19:02:29.133-05:00Hello. Just wanted to comment, I have been reading...Hello. Just wanted to comment, I have been reading this blog. My husband works a second shift job, and during the day I watch our 2 1/2 year old God daughter. He is laid off work for the next 2 weeks, and am going to use that time in order to start this. I can't wait to start. I am also unemployed right now, so there will be plenty of time. Thank you for writing this and helping many other couples.Ronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104521555268999775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-63543933774666124972009-11-19T16:46:53.903-05:002009-11-19T16:46:53.903-05:00Aimee,
Thank you so much for starting this blog. ...Aimee,<br /><br />Thank you so much for starting this blog. My husband was gone for 14 months (Afghanistan). I was thrilled that he was home and we were getting along great. But, little things were starting to get on my nerves - as much as I had promised myself that they wouldn't. (You know, messes, loud TV, etc.) It was hard to go from being entirely in charge to sharing responsibility and allowing him to be the man again. (I won't even tell you how long it took or how hard it was for me to get that to begin with!) Also, I know that I was getting on my husband's nerves even though he was being perfeclty nice to me. I have very much enjoyed the daily lessons. The results have been awesome. We are both happier and more loving. I can't help but laugh at the results I poined out his muscles! Too adorable. I wanted to pinch his cheeks like I would our kids, but I held back! My stuggle to deal with the little things is gone. I appreciate him more than ever. Thank Aimee. I am grateful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com