06/07/2025
Men, here’s how to love her better.
(And ladies, I know you’re listening too…)
For Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk truth.
Because being emotionally strong is being a real man.
And the strongest men build relationships that feel safe, secure, and spiritually grounded.
Here’s how to lead with love:
1. Watch your tone.
She may remember how you said something more than what you said.
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
Respect in your voice creates refuge in her heart.
2. Validate her feelings.
You don’t need to fix it—you just need to feel it with her.
Say, “That makes sense you’d feel that way.” That’s how connection grows.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
3. Lead with calm.
Being the emotional thermostat in your home is leadership.
If you stay grounded, the room stays grounded.
“A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.” – Proverbs 15:18
4. Pause before reacting.
Anger is impulsive. Love is intentional.
Take a breath. Step away if needed.
“Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” – James 1:19
5. Be her place of peace, not pressure.
Real men create safety—not silence.
“Live with your wives in an understanding way…” – 1 Peter 3:7
When she feels safe, she opens. She trusts. She follows your lead.
Here’s the truth:
Women want to feel emotionally safe.
Men want to be respected.
When we lead with love, we both win.
Let’s normalize emotional growth in men. Let’s normalize husbands healing.
Let’s build marriages that feel like home again.
