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Last week, I suggested to the guys over on The Generous Husband that a lot of what happens in marriage is one spouse seeking attention or respect from the other. And often the things done for attention and respect aren’t very nice or loving. Kids aren’t the only ones who will act out to get attention!

Attention and respect are things we all crave, and we especially want those things from the person we married. When that doesn’t happen, it can lead to bad things. I suspect most nagging comes from this place. Calling attention to one’s self in public may be seeking attention. Flirting with others may be an attempt to get attention via jealousy. And so on.

Might this be a factor in some of your husband’s behaviour? What about you, might some of what you do be driven by these needs? Consider, adjust, and address as needed.

~ Paul – I’m XY, and attention and respect are good.

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