1. Hygiene
It's so easy to get into a routine where we are simply comfortable
with our men. We decide that we don't really need to take
a shower, that they're going to love us anyway, even in our funk. We
decide it's okay to go without wearing deodorant because they'll love
us anyway. Sure they will, but it's definitely not attractive!
Think of how you attracted your husband in the beginning of
your relationship! You were definitely clean, showered,
and I guarantee you went a little overboard with the perfume!
Look where it got you! He promised to spend the rest
of his life with you, so let's keep ourselves smelling nice,
ladies. Take a shower. Brush your teeth. Don't be scared of
the deodorant. Please, wear perfume.
We'll not only attract him, but
we'll feel better about ourselves and maybe, just maybe, we'll
get compliments from others that would help boost our own encouragement, which
is always sexy! It does say in the Bible in Proverbs 27:9 that "...perfume makes the
heart glad." Let's make our husbands' heart glad!
2. Dress to Impress
I know, I know... we women love those sweats! I have to agree
that I would much rather choose sweats and a t-shirt over a
dress and heels. However, we don't necessarily need to overdo
the scrubby look. Some men do like this "natural" look, but
keep it fresh and try to look nice for your man every now and
then. You don't need to wear a dress or heels, but I can bet
that each and every one of you have something "sexy" in your
closet that you can bring out, even if it's not a special
occasion. Just a reminder - if you follow through with #1,
you'll look and feel great without fulfilling #2! Not
only does it feel great to look stunning, but your husband
will be all over you.
3. Lips & Eyes
Keep your gloss or lipstick in your purse at all times!
Eyeliner is a must have! You never know when you'll need it.
A little goes a long way! I've asked many of my friends
what item in their makeup bag was most important and often
I've heard, "Lipstick, eyeliner or mascara." Your eyes and your
lips are always looked at. Forget about the blush and the
foundation. As long as you keep your lips looking absolutely kissable and
your eyes bold as ever, you'll have your man noticing you.
4. Body Maintenance
I'm not talking about spending hundreds on spa treatments or
anything of the sort. What I'm going to suggest can easily
be done in the comfort of your home. Keep your fingernails
and your toes looking well maintained. There's nothing worse
than having some unpainted, dirty, stained toes that might need
a little trim or fingernails with chipped polish. If you
can't afford getting to the salon to get your usual manicure/pedicure,
do it yourself. The color red symbolizes passion and love...
just a suggestion if you're thinking of attracting him in
that way. Also, shave those legs. Period. (His shaver probably works best.)
5. No Nagging Allowed - Attitude Adjustment
Easier said than done. When your husband doesn't do something that
you wanted him to do, be quiet about it. Before you say something,
think about it first and think about how you can say it gently.
Trust me, this is a tactic that works well. Men don't ask for a
lot. They do hate nagging wives, though. I'm a woman who looks to
the Bible for advice on my marriage and how to be a better wife.
In the wonderful book of Proverbs, it says that it's better
to live on the corner of a roof than to live with a quarrelsome
wife. Don't try to change your husband or control him. Trying
to tell your husband to change is pretty much like telling
him how to breathe differently. It's not going to happen and if it
does, it won't come without resentment on his part. Let's be
happy with who they are as men. Only the beauty of a true
woman, with a gentle and quiet spirit, can truly change a man
for the better.
6. Confidence
You've heard it before - confidence is attractive. It sure is!
Even our husbands are capable of seeing confidence shining
through us. Be confident in yourself, in him, and in your marriage.
When I say confident, it means that you trust yourself and you trust
him. You should never accuse him for things you might feel
suspicious of. You can easily say that you trust him, but he'll know
and so will others if you do in fact trust him completely. When you talk to
your friends about him, your trust or lack of, will definitely show in the
way that you talk about him. Don't ever bash your husband.
