How often do you intentionally stop to praise your spouse? To recognize and affirm their character or actions? Many of us probably cringe at answering these questions because we know we could do better!
If you struggle to feed your spouse praise regularly, this episode is for you. Listen in as we share some practical steps we all can take to criticize less and affirm and build up our spouse more.
3 Ways to Praise Your Spouse More
- Adopt a grace-filled perspective
- Check your vocabulary and the tone of your praise
- Keep your praise focused on your spouse
Us Time Challenge
Make it your goal to praise your spouse more this week!
Team Us Resources
- Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage
- FREE Team Us Study Guide
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- “The Ideal Praise-to-Criticism Ratio” by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman at the Harvard Business Review
- “The Courage You Need for the Journey You’re On” by Jennifer Rothschild
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