My husband just left to go back to work (he came home for lunch today). But as he walked in the door today, he did two very awesome things: He told me I was beautiful and he thanked me for doing the dishes that we were both too tired to do last night.

He’s winning today.



I recently read an article going around Facebook titled The Questions That Will Save Your Relationships. I loved it. It talked about the power of asking the right questions. Rather than asking, “how was your day?“, a better question to ask would be “when did you feel loved today?” or “What can I do to help you?”

Going right along with asking the right questions, praising each other with the encouraging, complimenting, and beautiful words will add a similar boost of power to a relationship. I’ve made a list of words of affirmation that every husband or wife wants to hear, but many of these also work for boosting your relationship with family and friends as well. Give them a try..

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Ladies first:

Words of Affirmation Your Wife Wants to Hear:

You are Beautiful (in a world that is telling woman so many things about their appearance, this one is my absolute favorite). Thank you for preparing that meal (And if you really liked it, you should let her know). You are a great mother Look how much our kids love you! You are doing a fantastic job Thank You for.. You inspired me when…. I love your smile I’m so thankful to be married to I love to get ideas from you How are you so creative? You never cease to amaze me You are so good to me! You look really good in that You’ve made our house a home You are so kind I love to watch you interact with other people You make life rich I’ll never stop loving you I definitely married up! I’m so proud of you You are so smart I’m one lucky man! You are FUN How do you do that? You make everything wonderful You are incredible I love the way you… I admire your ability to… I LOVE you You’ve got this! You empower me I would love to help out I’m grateful to have you as a best friend Your ideas are fantastic Keep doing what you’re doing Thank you for your support I thought about you today when… I am so impressed Don’t worry, tomorrow is a new day Let’s get something to eat (100% success rate on me) I love to being with you Let’s talk about something You’re really good at that I love coming home I’m going to make it up to you Kiss me You are such a great wife Please keep being awesome I would love to

Words of Affirmation Your Husband Wants to Hear:

Thank you for working so hard There’s my man! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are wonderful Thank you for listening That’s a fabulous idea! Thank you for caring I admire your strength I trust you completely You make things happen Thanks for fixing that How can I Help? I admire your faith You are an amazing father I love to watch you be a dad What a gentleman you are! The day goes by 10 times faster when you’re home! How are you so handsome?! I can’t stop looking at you Wow! Thank You Thanks for all your help around the house Thank you for leading, directing and protecting our family! I trust you with everything You did amazing Thanks for doing that I’m so happy That was really kind of you You are incredible I like the way you think You always have the best suggestions Is there anything you can’t do?! I love being with you You are a genius! You conquered today! You are an amazing husband I’m lucky to have you I’m grateful I married you Just hold me I respect you for that You are too good to me That was so meaningful to me Thank you for your sacrifice You know exactly what I need! I love it when you… I am thrilled! What would be a fun date night for you? You are so funny I’m in love with you You will do great! I’ve never known you not to succeed

Obviously every relationship is different, so not all of these will be your favorite…but you know your spouse best! Work with their love language and put these affirmations to work!

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WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE WORDS OF AFFIRMATION? Would you add any to the list?

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