Two more trust-related things most men want more of in their marriage:

Feeling heard and appreciated

In part, this is about gratitude. It’s about being grateful for all the things he did rather than being all over the one thing he didn’t do. Of course, he should do what needs to be done because it needs to be done, but if you never thank him or don’t even acknowledge what he did, that’s wrong.

It’s difficult to feel trust for someone who clearly doesn’t appreciate you.

Freely sharing thoughts and feelings

Most men want to share what’s going on in their hearts and their lives with their wife. But many have tried and suffered for it, so they stopped doing it. If he shares that he’s down or worried, do you push him away because you can’t deal with him “not being strong”? Why would he share with you? If he shares something you don’t like, is he going to pay for it later?

Sharing thoughts and feelings are generally more difficult for men than women. If past attempts have shown you can’t be trusted with his heart and mind, he will protect them,

If you missed part one – Does He Distrust You?

~ Paul – I’m XY, and trust should be a two-way road.

A post worth reading:

The Generous Wife | A Very Bad Moment ◄ It happens. What makes the difference is how we react.

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