100 Ways to Love Your Wife: The Simple, Powerful Path to a Loving Marriage

By Matt Jacobson

Couples with great marriages know one simple truth: the best marriages are made up of many everyday decisions that say "I love you" rather than those that say "I love me." When we put the other person first, even in little ways, we find true fulfillment.

This book offers husbands practical, hands-on advice to start applying immediately. Maybe you are just entering into marriage and want to start off on the right foot. Maybe you have made some mistakes along the way and are struggling to connect. Or maybe you want your marriage to go from good to great. Wherever you currently are in your relationship, let Matt Jacobson help you learn how to love your wife well.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Release date: Oct 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781493419487

Matt Jacobson

Matt Jacobson is teaching elder/pastor of Cline Falls Bible Fellowship and founder of FaithfulMan.com, an online social media community focusing on marriage, parenting, and biblical teaching. He is the creator of Freedom Course, teaching men the powerful, biblical path to getting completely free from porn and sexual sin (Freedom-Course.com). Matt is the author of the bestselling Loving Your Wife Well and 100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in the Pacific Northwest, where they have raised their eight children. Together Matt and Lisa are cohosts of the popular Faithful Life podcast.

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Previously published by Loyal Publishing in 2014

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For my sons, that in striking blows

in favor of civilization,

you might know and never forget

how to love as Christ loves.

Contents

Cover

Half Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

100 Ways to Love Your Wife

Introduction

1. She gave her heart to you. VALUE IT for the sacred treasure it is.

2. REACH for her often.

3. After a busy week, run a hot bath . . . just for her.

4. Ask about her thoughts and dreams.

5. Listen when she answers, not because you have to but because the person you cherish is sharing her HEART.

6. Romance her before, during, and after the wedding . . . especially after the wedding, after the honeymoon, after the kids start to come, and after they begin to head off to college.

7. Buy her the best chocolate you can afford and keep her stash well stocked!

8. Shower together every chance you get.

9. Tell her you really appreciate the dinner she made or that baking effort every time.

10. Kiss every day, but more importantly, kiss with passion—every time you kiss.

11. Send her away . . . because you love her!

12. Hold her close, until she feels the STRENGTH of your conviction.

13. She’s confusing you again, isn’t she?

14. You’ve removed your clothes, but have you removed the OBSTACLES?

15. Surprise her with a spontaneous mini-date.

16. Express thanks for the thankless jobs.

17. Let her know you see her STRENGTHS and unique gifts, and tell her you value them.

18. Make her your accountability partner.

19. Tell her often,You are so beautiful.

20. Take her on a housekeeping date, but don’t tell her.

21. When it comes to making love, gently ask her what she likes.

22. When it comes to making love, gently help her understand what you like.

23. When it comes to making love, hold nothing back.

24. Speak with gentleness.

25. ACCEPT that she thinks differently from you.

26. During moments of frustration, NEVER FORGET: what God has put together, let no man tear apart.

27. Seek her counsel.

28. Listen to her wisdom after you’ve sought her counsel.

29. When she returns from the salon, it’s time for you to start talking.

30. As a woman, she’s always pouring out, so remember that it’s your job to always pour in.

31. NOTICE that new outfit—she’s dressing for you.

32. Keep your relationship frisky from the honeymoon to year sixty and beyond!

33. The little engine that could needs a little rest.

34. From the time the kids are very young, TELL THEM how wonderful their mom