10 Ways to Be a More Responsible Husband

Being married can be great, but if you’re not careful, it can also be a lot of work! If your marriage isn’t as stable and loving as you’d like, don’t panic—there are plenty of things you can do to make it better! These 10 ways to be a more responsible husband can help start you down the right path toward stronger, happier marriages.

1) Take an active role in parenting

Take an active role in parenting: One of the most important things you can do for your wife is to take an active role in parenting. If you have children, then this includes being there for their needs and participating in their life. If you don't have children but are considering them, then this includes communicating with your wife about any concerns you might have and actively trying not to say no when she brings up the idea of having a family.

2) Help around the house

It's not easy being married. There are so many things that you want to do and want to get done, and there's only one of you. So, in order to make life easier for your wife, here are 10 ways that you can be more responsible around the house:

- Help out with the dishes after dinner (or any other time) - Do the laundry when it needs to be done - Clean up after yourself if you're watching tv or playing video games in another room of the house - Take out the garbage when it needs to be taken out

3) Consider your wife's career

It is easy for a wife to feel unappreciated and not valued when their husband doesn't take care of household responsibilities. I can't tell you how many times my wife has come home from work, cooked dinner, cleaned up the kitchen, put the kids to bed and then had someone else ask her for help with something. The feeling of being taken for granted can be devastating. Here are 10 ways you can do more around the house:

- Take out the trash every day. - Do laundry once a week or so. - Put dishes in dishwasher as they accumulate instead of letting them pile up in sink. - Stay on top of picking up after your kids so that she doesn't have to do it all day long.

4) Don't take her for granted

It seems like so many people do this. They get married, and then they take their spouse for granted. Once you get married, it's easy to think that the person will always be there and so you stop showing them appreciation for all that they do. It's important not to take your spouse for granted, because if you don't appreciate the small things, eventually they'll grow resentful of you and feel as though their efforts are unappreciated. This can cause some major issues down the line in your marriage. So make sure to show your spouse appreciation in some way every day - it doesn't have to be something grandiose or expensive, but just something small that lets them know how much they mean to you.

5) Communicate effectively

Communication is the key to any healthy relationship. The more you communicate, the easier it will be for both of you to share your thoughts and feelings.

The truth is that every day can present new challenges in marriage and in life. But when we are open and honest with each other, there's nothing we can't overcome together.

6) Make time for her

1) Make time for her. It can seem like women have all the time in the world, but they don't. They are just better at managing it, and it's your job as her partner to help her balance everything that she has going on, which includes taking care of you and the family.

2) Check in with her periodically about how she is feeling about herself and the things she is dealing with because we have bad days too.

3) Take care of yourself. I'm not suggesting that you shouldn't take care of your wife, but if you don't take care of yourself first then you won't be able to take care of anyone else either.

7) Appreciate her

1. Focus on her needs first and foremost, not your own.

2. Don't make plans without consulting her first.

3. Don't take it for granted that she will always be there for you because she might not always be there for you, just like you can't always be there for her as much as you want to be.

4. Call or text her when you arrive at your destination so she knows when to expect you home and doesn't worry about what could have happened while she wasn't with you.

8) Respect her family and friends

When you meet your wife's family and friends, it's important that you show them the respect they deserve. You should never speak badly about her or her family in front of them. In addition, if your wife asks you not to talk about certain topics with her family members, then it is best that you oblige. Remember: the more respect you show for your wife's family and friends, the better off both parties will be.

9) Support her dreams and goals

It's not enough to just be supportive of your wife's dreams. You need to make her feel like she is capable of achieving them, even if you don't think she can. Encourage her and help her set realistic goals that you can work towards together. Help with the household chores and errands so that she has more time to pursue what she wants in life. And remind yourself of how lucky you are that you found someone who shares your values and loves what they do each day!

10) Be faithful

1. The most basic thing you can do as a husband is be faithful. You know that saying, Treat her like she's the last woman on earth? Well, if you're married, she is the last woman on earth for you. If you can't keep your pants zipped up, then find some other way to fill your needs outside of your marriage because your wife deserves better.

2. Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because she's married to you, it doesn't matter what she does with her life or who else she chooses to spend time with because now it's all about YOU and YOUR happiness!