3 Myths of the Pinterest-Perfect Marriage

Last updated on: October 25, 2016 at 8:33 am by Lindsey Austin

3 Myths of the Pinterest-Perfect Marriage 2016-10-25T08:33:59-05:00 Lindsey Austin

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Myth #1: Read the Pinterest list, “31 Days of Verses to Respect Your Husband” and follow it as if it were the Bible.

You’ll find stuff like this: never ask him to do a household chore. Doesn’t he have have enough responsibility being the breadwinner and protecting your family? Is it really fair to expect him to change a diaper or take out the trash? Have dinner ready at 5:30pm, with a smile and an apron on, and greet him at the door with his favorite frosty beverage. Respect the umbrella of authority, like it’s your j-o-b. Because really, it is.

Truth #1: If you think this is what the Bible meant by being a helpmate, we need to have a chat.

Find a man who loves the way you think and look, who enjoys your company, and – most of all – who respects you as an equal. If a man is looking for someone to wait on him hand-and-foot like his Mama did, keep moving, sister.

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