This is something I will always hold
dear to my heart. My father has a great way of putting things into
perspective for me. He made me realize that every girl in this world is
not only someone’s daughter, but also a child of God. I should always
treat women the same way I would hope someone to treat my future
daughter.
2. “Keep your hands to yourself.”
If you’re not married to her, keep your
hands off her. That was the broken record that constantly played within
my head. I understood where my father was coming from, and our
foundation of faith definitely played an important role in keeping this
standard true. None of us are perfect, but the strive for purity is
something my father would constantly embed into my brain. He understood
the reality of sex in today’s culture, and encouraged me to always try
and live above the world’s standard of what is normal
3. “Walk her to the door.”
Chivalry 101. Walk your lady to her
door, and then make sure she gets inside safe before you leave. From a
very young age I remember both my father and grandfather drilling this
into my brain. I guess you can say our family has always strived to be
chivalrous, thoughtful, and kind. But while this may just seem like a
silly gesture, the act can really showcase the honor and respect you
have for a woman.
4. “Always pay for her dinner.”
Many will claim that times are changing,
but I still hold this standard pretty high, no matter how much a woman
makes. It’s a simple gesture that showcases your willingness to provide
and support. Pay for her dinner, even if she orders the $60.00 steak.
5. “Offer your coat when it’s cold.”
Sacrifice is key when it comes to any
relationship. I learned this from watching the men in my family live
this out on a daily basis. When it’s cold, offer your coat. When it’s
hot, offer to buy a drink. When it’s raining, find anything you can to
keep her hair from getting wet.
6. “Open the car door.”
Another class from chivalry 101. It’s a
simple act of kindness that shows any woman that you are thinking of her
before yourself. If you have a motorcycle, pretend to open a car door
for effect.
7. “Respect her parents wishes.”
No matter how crazy or loud, I encourage
you to respect a woman’s parents to the highest degree. This might be
tough for some of you, but I promise it will score you major points with
both the family and your lady. The last thing you want is to be in a
relationship with someone who’s parents do not like you. Do all you can
to show them respect, even if it kills you.
8. “Make her feel protected and safe.”
I know that not everyone is as buff as me (obviously joking),
but there is still hope for anyone who is looking to make their lady
feel protected an safe. You don’t need to have muscles on top of your
muscles to make your lady feel protected. Just show that you are willing
to do whatever it takes to protect her, her belongings, and your
relationship.
Disclaimer: I don’t do all of these
perfectly, nor do I claim to. I try to be the best husband I can for my
wife, even though I sometimes will make mistakes. My wife is the most
precious thing in the world to me, and I pray that I can be the man that
God knows she deserves. My intent is to pass along some incredible
wisdom that was given to me by my father and his father.
-Jarrid Wilson
taken from: http://jarridwilson.com/8-things-my-father-taught-me-about-respecting-women/
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