“I wish my wife would say something

to me.” 
Proverbs 21:9 (NIV)  It’s better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

“I wish my wife

me.”
Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” 

“I wish my wife would stop

about our relationship issues to her friends and family.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Unmet expectations will always lead to

.

Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

“This is a

season and I don’t know what to do.”
Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

How can I

into my wife, so that she will pour into me? 
How can I

Reveal Answer

love

my wife better?

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Are you speaking life, or tearing them down with your words?
Do you take your frustrations to God first, letting His peace guide your speech?
Have you communicated your expectations clearly to avoid misunderstanding?
Are you focusing on the good qualities, even during frustrating times
Do you know the way your spouse feels most loved and appreciated?