I have been finding lately that my ways of doing things and my priorities are so different from my husband's. We have had a few eye-opening conversations lately. LOL! But now that I am learning more about how he thinks and how he prioritizes things, it makes it easier for me to understand where he is coming from when various issues creep up, and I can understand him better, which is always a good thing! :-)

Anyway, here is a great chart to help you open the lines of communication with your husband and start talking about his priorities. :-)  (I borrowed it from another blog - http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KateM/64331/ - because I think it is very much worth passing on.)

The Chart

Here is a chart that my husband and I got when we attended a couples conference 19 years ago.  It is used by permission and is copyrighted so please honor that copyright.  It is best to have 2 copies, one to be be filled out first by you, the wife, who answers what you THINK your husband has as priorities for you. Then your husband fills it out with what his priorities really are.  You then get together and discuss.  It is a great way to open communication on how to better minister to your husband's desires.  It is always best to know what they really are first! THE CHART Determine your husband's priorities for you. Rank the following in order of importance: ___A clean house ___Well prepared meals ___Time spent with your children ___Time spent with others ___An attractive wife Other: ________________________ Define what this means to your husband. A Clean House: -clutter picked up -no hair in the tub -no toys in the driveway -no dishes in the sink -spotless house -living room/kitchen clean _____________________________ _____________________________ Well prepared meals: -flowers and china on the table -dessert every night -meat and potatoes every night -never paper plates -never hot dogs or quiche or ? -hot dogs on paper plates -order out for pizza ____________________________ ____________________________ Time spent with children: -home education -quiet times together -play time -availability -outings: library, park, etc -memorizing Scripture ____________________________ ____________________________ Time spent with others: -social time -time to share the gospel -getting encouraged -making disciples -building friendships ______________________________ ______________________________ An attractive wife: -attractively dressed -relaxed -happy, rejoicing -wears makeup -strong character -affectionate _____________________________ _____________________________ Other ________________________ _____________________________ (c) 1988 Great Commission Inc.

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