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In a world full of wonderful people, my husband stands out as one of the few I can truly call a best friend. My husband, Mark, is my best friend, and I cherish and value all of my other friendships immensely.
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I was so relieved to learn recently that the happiest marriages are those in which the husband and wife regard each other as their best friends. More crucial to a successful marriage than romantic love or sexual desire is the ability to work together as a team.
What if, however, your hubby is not your best friend? How can you build bridges between you two? Well, time spent together is the foundation of any friendship. At the very least once every two weeks, you should try to do something enjoyable together. Then, find a quiet place to relax and chat for 15 minutes every day.
1. Pray for your husband.
When we pray for someone, we invest more emotional energy in that person. So, take a few moments each day to pray for God’s protection and favor upon your husband. These 10 methods to pray for your husband are a terrific place to start.
2. Reinvent Date Night.
Having a date night with your husband is wonderful, but in order for it to truly strengthen your relationship, something novel must be incorporated into the evening. Here are five novel approaches to the traditional Friday night dinner and movie.
3. Talk more.
Sure. Throughout the day, we check in with our husband about the kids, the job, and the expenses. Use these Marriage TALK Topic Ideas to spark meaningful conversations and strengthen your relationship.
4. Make sex a priority.
Meeting your husband’s wants will show him how much you value his happiness and help you become his greatest friend. If you’ve been apathetic about it, consider the following four activities for times when you just don’t feel like it.
Since sexuality extends beyond the bedroom, try surprising him with a few of these 41 Romantic Acts during the day.
5. Focus on his good points.
The likelihood of becoming friends with your husband decreases if you harbor any ill will toward him. So, resolve to search for the positive qualities in your partner rather than the negative ones. Start with one of the 99 items on this list of things for which you should be grateful to your husband.
