RESPECT IN MARRIAGE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...

In our present world, respect and admiration are rather  objective instead of a reality. We live in in a generation where people support disrespect and ill treatment as a way or an option to even right a wrong... Speaking of admiration and respect, for me it's a two way thing in the sense that the deserving and recipient  have to be worthy enough to be accorded with such. 

Biblically, (Ephesians 5:33, Colossians 3:19) it is written that
a man must love, protect and respect his woman, and a woman must in turn honor and respect her husband. Before a partner in a relationship can demand respect and other things, he or she must be able to give it and carry themselves in ways such that it would be accorded to them. Respect is not just about one party receiving and the other party giving; like just a routine. As a man, listening to your woman with undivided attention is key to understanding her.  Although women can be complicated, but when you give a constant strife to understand her fears, pain, expectation, ambitions, frustrations, disappointments and so on, you naturally improve the tolerance and commitment she has for you as a man. As a woman too, the support you give a man, respecting and managing his ego is key to a peaceful relationship.

If there is a relationship where people are committed, respect each others principles, keep promises, have each other's back, respect each other in public and never disrespect each other in front of people, listen to each other carefully and speak constructively... I don't see why such relationships wouldn't thrive and naturally respect, admiration and even other qualities abound.

In summary, respect, they say is reciprocal. It should be earned and not demanded. Most good relationships are built on mutual respect. According to Richard Bach, The bond that links your true family is not just of blood but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Sow respect in your marriage and reap peace, joy, happiness, growth and trust.