They say that behind every successful husband is a supportive wife.
Permit me to say that behind every happily married man is a good wife.
Mind you, the term ‘good’ is relative in the sense that some of the things that I consider ‘good’ may not sit well with you.
But that’s not the focus here.
When a man is happily married, you can see it all over him.
There’s an extra spring in his steps, a glow on his skin, happiness, cheerfulness in his voice and disposition, and confidence in his carriage.
These are all thanks to his wife, the woman of the house.
Now, let’s look at some of the things this woman and other women like her are doing right to make their husbands boldly say that they are happily married.
Men Who Are Happily Married Have Wives Who Do These 11 Things
1. Respect their husbands
In a marriage, respect is to a man what love is to a woman.
Most men will choose a woman who respects them over a woman who loves them.
A woman who respects her husband brings incredible joy and pride to him.
You might ask,
‘How do I respect my husband?’
You can respect your husband by valuing his opinions, being courteous in your interactions, and recognizing his worth.
Trust his judgment and acknowledge his strengths.
While these things may seem little, they mean so much to a man, and your husband will be happy if you treat him in such a manner.
2. Give them peace of mind
Another quality that men look for in a woman when choosing a life partner is the one that gives them peace of mind.
That is to say that his wife will come with little or no baggage.
Even if she has any baggage, you’ll see that she’s making a conscious effort to curtail or eliminate it.
This is because she understands that it can hinder the happiness and smooth running of the marriage.
She doesn’t want the origin of any problems in the marriage to be traced to her.
So, she’ll strive to do right by herself and the man she’s married to.
3. Are kind
It’s not just about men; a kind partner is essential to everyone.
Most people believe that half of your marital problems are solved if your partner is kind.
However, you shouldn’t just look for a kind person to marry.
Be a kind person yourself.
You also want your spouse to beat their chest and say that you are a kind person, right?
A kind person will always have your best interests at heart, no matter the challenges you both face in your marriage.
They will always look out for you and make your life easier in any way they can.
And that’s exactly the value wives of happily married men bring to the table.
Wouldn’t you consider yourself lucky and happily married if you had a kind spouse?
You would?
I thought so, too.
4. Are loving
A loving wife is a treasure, and it is one of the qualities possessed by the wives of happily married men.
I know that men prefer respect to love, but they also need to be loved by their spouses.
There are things the love of a woman will do for a man that respect cannot.
Love will make a woman physically, emotionally, and sexually attracted to you.
It’ll make her always find you appealing.
Yes!
That’s one of the things love can do.
Also, her love for you will always make her consider you when she makes a decision.
5. Can communicate effectively and efficiently
Effective communication plays a vital role in the success of every marriage.
A man who is happily married surely has a wife who is an effective and efficient communicator.
She is always clear on what she wants at every point.
Not only is she able to pass her messages across in clear and concise ways, she’s a great listener too.
In addition, she’s ever ready to implement anything both of you have discussed that’ll help strengthen your marital bond and connection.
6. Are faithful and trustworthy
One reason a man will boldly say that he is happily married is that his wife is faithful and trustworthy.
If you say that he can trust her with his life, you won’t be far from the truth.
He has no reason to doubt her because she has never given him any reason to do so.
He’s at peace with whatever she tells him because of the high level of trust he has in her.
7. Know how to resolve issues with maturity
In addition to being effective and efficient communicators, the wives of men who are happily married know how to tackle issues with tact.
Knowing how to resolve disagreements maturely and amicably is an admirable trait, and such a wife possesses it.
She knows how to read the situation in a room at every point in order to know the best approach to employ.
She also knows how to handle problems, issues, and disagreements without raising too much dust.
If she were not kind and peaceful, I doubt she would be able to pull off this quality without any hassles.
8. Are financially sound and contributors
A wife who is not only a financial woman but also contributes to the running of the home is a plus.
Any man who is married to such a woman should count himself lucky.
Such a woman knows how to manage resources effectively to keep the home running.
In addition, she’s not extravagant.
She knows the important and right places to invest money in so that she does not spend it unnecessarily.
She doesn’t leave all the financial work for her husband, especially when the burden becomes unbearable for him.
She’s always willing and eager to help out in the little or big ways she can because she knows that they’re in the marriage together.
She’s also aware that whatever the outcome, it is going to affect both of them, either positively or negatively.
9. Are supportive
Another quality that wives of men who are happily married possess is that they are supportive of their husbands.
A wife like that is such a great pillar of support to her husband.
She supports his dreams and business ideas.
She doesn’t hesitate to give him physical, moral, emotional, and financial support where and when necessary.
By doing all of these things, the man will know that he’s not alone and that he’s truly on the forever journey with the right person.
Tell me why he will not address himself as a happily married man.
10. Are problem solvers and innovators
As you can already see from the list above, the wife of a man who is happily married wears many hats.
Add that she’s innovative and a problem solver to the mix.
She knows how to tackle issues and solve problems with tact and wisdom when they arise in the home.
When she’s not the fixer and executor of such rescue missions, she’s usually the brain behind the solutions.
Her man is truly blessed to have a gem like her and has every right to say that he’s happy in his marriage.
11. Know how to show appreciation
Appreciation is a big deal, and having a wife who appreciates you is a big win for you.
There’s an adage in the Igbo tribe of Nigeria that translates to,
‘When you appreciate a great man for something he did, he’ll be moved to do more.’
It can’t be truer in this case.
Having a wife who sees, values, and appreciates all your inputs and sacrifices for the home is very satisfying.
If not for anything else, it’ll spur you on and make you want to do more for her and the home.
You’ve seen our comprehensive list of things that the wives of men who are happily married do.
The things on this list are considered general traits and qualities.
This doesn’t mean that some wives will not possess other specific or personalized traits, and their husbands will consider themselves happily married.
But these are the basic things that will contribute to a happy marriage.