Affirming or encouraging our wife when the two of you are alone is good. Doing the same in front of others takes it to a whole new level. Show her you’re not ashamed of your love for her in public, and you’re likely to see a nice reaction from her in private.

Beyond this, doing these things in front of others can influence how they see and treat your wife. Years ago I worked for a couple of home builders doing contract landscape work. I would sometimes call my wife from a construction trailer – with a bunch of construction guys around. When I got done I would say “I love you” – not “i love you too” or “Yeah, me too” but “I love you” as loudly as I’d said everything else.

Yeah, I got teased a bit. But I noticed something amazing. When there was a lot of work and Lori came with me to help, she was treated with great respect by the men. Around construction sites women are generally treated one of two ways, and neither of them is respectful. Apparently, my unabashed love for my wife earned her points with the men who overheard me.

Open love and respect say something to the recipient, and to those around you. Open disdain does the same, but in a negative way.

Image Credit: © Monkey Business | stock.adobe.com | pixabay.com
Shop Amazon ♦ Shop to give links page
We’re donation supported Thanks for your help!
This post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure for info.