CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH BETTER COMMUNICATIONS IN MARRIAGES ( PART 2)

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CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH BETTER COMMUNICATIONS IN MARRIAGES  ( PART 2) 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

 Derogatory Things a Wife Should Avoid Saying to Her Husband for a Cordial Relationship

11. “I HATE YOU.”

The most destructive declaration in any marriage.

12. “YOU ARE STUPID.”

This is disrespectful and humiliating.

13. “YOU ARE JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER!” (in a negative sense)

Comparing him to negative traits of his parents deepens wounds.

14. “YOU DISGUST ME.”

Breaks emotional and physical connection.

15. “I WISH YOU WERE DEAD.”

The ultimate curse. Words like this invite destruction.

16. “YOU NEVER DO ANYTHING FOR ME.”

Dismisses every effort he has made in the past.

17. “OTHER MEN TAKE BETTER CARE OF THEIR WIVES.”

Comparisons lead to bitterness and envy.

18. “YOU ARE TOO WEAK TO LEAD.”

Discredits his God-given role and causes rebellion or withdrawal.

19. “YOU ARE A BAD FATHER.”

Criticism in this area cuts deeply and affects his confidence in parenting.

20. “I CAN LIVE WITHOUT YOU.”

Suggests he is irrelevant and not valued.

THE POWER OF EDIFYING WORDS

Instead of tearing down your husband with harsh words, choose to build him up with affirmations like:

“I BELIEVE IN YOU.”

“YOU ARE A BLESSING TO THIS FAMILY.”

“THANK YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD FOR US.”

“I RESPECT YOU AS MY HUSBAND.”

“WITH GOD’S HELP, WE WILL OVERCOME THIS TOGETHER.”

Proverbs 14:1 says, “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.” A wise wife uses words to strengthen her home, just like Zipporah chose action and life-giving words over criticism.

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR WIVES

+ PAUSE BEFORE SPEAKING: Think—will these words build or destroy?

+ SPEAK WITH GRACE: Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.”

+ PRAY INSTEAD OF NAGGING: 1 Peter 3:1 encourages wives to win their husbands without harsh words.

+ AFFIRM EFFORT, NOT JUST SUCCESS: Celebrate progress.

+CORRECT PRIVATELY, PRAISE PUBLICLY: Never embarrass him in front of others.

Conclusion:

Your words can either be weapons of destruction or tools of construction in marriage. Learn from Zipporah—choose life, speak life, and watch your marriage flourish.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to forgive .

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