After my husband and I attend an event, when we leave the building he will often tell me “You were the prettiest woman there.” He is constantly praising me and has long convinced me of his sincerity in believing I am a beautiful woman (both inside and out).
This week as I dressed for work, he sat on the edge of the bed talking. He said, “Baby, you look incredible in that dress.” I continued with my task and did not give any recognition of his words. So as I slipped on my sweater, he said: “That sweater makes you look fat.”
I immediately turned with a look of shock! He definitely got my attention. He smiled and brought to my attention how often his praise falls on deaf ears. He was testing me to see if I would notice a negative comment.
It served as a great reminder to me that I need to recognize his praise and appreciate his attempts at lifting me up as his wife.
Why is it so easy to overlook praise and appreciation and yet negativity goes right to the heart?
Just in case, I went ahead and changed my sweater!
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Copyright©2014, Gloria Stucky
I didn’t intend to be anonymous!
Thank you Glor! I’m not completely sure why it shows you as anonymous but you’re certainly not anonymous in my book!
You two are the best.