Here is a short summary for those of you that were not able to read the book in time for our breakfast on Sunday. I hope those of you that have read the book are finding it helpful. It has really helped me thing about my relationships in healthier ways.There are seven things the book addresses in regards to men and their behaviors and forms of processing information.
1. Men need respect: Men would rather feel unloved than inadequate and disrespected.
2. Men are insecure: Despite their "in control" exterior, men often feel like imposters and are insecure that their inadequacies will be discovered.
3. Men are providers: Even if you personally made enough income to support the family's lifestyle, it would make no difference to the mental burden he feels to provide.
4. Men want sex: Your sexual desire for your husband profoundly affects his sense of well-being and confidence in all areas of life.
5. Men are visual: Even happily married men struggle with being pulled toward live and recollected images of other women.
6. Men are romantic: Actually, most men enjoy romance (sometimes in different ways)and want to be romantic - but hesitate because they doubt they can succeed.
7. Men care about looks: You don't have to be a size 3, but your man does need to see you making an effort to take care of yourself - and be will take on significant cost or inconvenience in order to support you.
Remember, these are general ideas and all of them might not apply to your husband, but they are good to know when dealing with any man in your life.
See you Sunday!!
Hi ladies!
ReplyDeleteI STRONLY encourage all of you to jump into this study with both feet and your whole heart! Daryl & I went through this study at a church here in Texas a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I studied this book with the ladies and he joined the men to read Shanti's husband's book For Men Only. We came together at the end for some discussion time, which was great.
We both really enjoyed the time learning from other husbands/wives. It also brought out topics we hadn't discussed before that time and it helped us get to know each other even better.
Whether you are single, thinking of marriage, newlywed, or married many years, this is a great study to help with any male relationship you may have. I learned things about men (in general) that helped me understand some things about my father.
Wish I could be there to join the fun!
Love to you all!
Sarah Spencer
Hi everyone!
ReplyDeleteI meant to send this comment over a week ago after we had our ladies get-together. It was a beautiful Sunday morning and although it took me an one hour and a half drive to join the ladies, I did not regret it at all. I had envisioned a huge group of happy and enthusiastic ladies from the church and I was really excited so I get to know the Far Westend Women's group in general. being a new member, i thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone. I was really surprised that it was just the four of us: Shari, Lyn, Lysandra and myself.
The yummy food shared, pleasant conversation, jovial sharing of experiences as women, wives and lovers were just a few of the benefits I got from coming.
If you have not read the book, I am urging you to do so. It's life changing. It makes me understand my man better.
And I am looking forward to another get together as ladies of the church and I hope there will be more attendees next time.
Raylene Rodrigo-Baumgart