5 ways wives unintentionally hurt their husband’s feelings

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:44 am by Dave Willis

5 ways wives unintentionally hurt their husband’s feelings 2017-11-08T10:44:54-05:00 Dave Willis

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1. She double-checks or corrects his work on simple tasks.

1. She double-checks or corrects his work on simple tasks.

Men tend to gain great pride through our work. Even with simple tasks like mowing the yard, most of us guys take great pride in a job well done. When a wife is always checking or correcting a husband’s work around the house or yard, she just thinks she helping him see his blind spots (which she probably is), but often this will cause deep frustration or even hurt in the husband. He may not vocalize it, but it can turn into an outburst of frustration in other areas.

2. She consistently rejects his sexual advances.

Most men list “Sex” as their number one or number two need in marriage (it’s not anywhere in the top 5 for most women). Since a man’s wife is the only legitimate place where this need can be met, when there’s consistent “rejection” it will not only create physical frustration, it can also create some emotional pain, because any form of rejection in marriage will eventually create some hurt feelings. For more ways to enhance the sexual intimacy and communication about sex in your marriage, check out our new resource, “Best Sex Life Now” by clicking here.

3. She consistently expresses desire for things the family budget can’t afford.

One of the biggest desires of most men is to be an adequate provider for the needs and wants of his wife and family. When a wife makes comments lamenting the family’s limited resources or how she’d love to buy something far beyond the family’s current budget, even though she usually means no harm, most men will internalize these comments and think, “I’m a loser. I can’t give my wife what she wants.” It’s okay to want things and work towards having more, but choose an attitude of contentment and resourcefulness in marriage is key to both spouses being at their best.

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