My husband is currently under alot of stress at work. It's starting to take its toll on him. He's starting to feel a bit down and discouraged. What do you guys do to help boost the spirits of your spouse?
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There's a few stress relievers wives can do for their husbands I won't bother mentioning some of them. Try giving him a back/neck rub.
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My husband is going through troubles and stress at work right now too. When he gets down, I try to shower love on him. I remind him of how proud I am of him, and what a good team we are together. I tell him I'll support him no matter what. I remind him what a wonderful husband he is to me, so he can continue to feel proud of his accomplishments, particularly in our marriage. I tell him that even if the worst happened and he got laid off, we'd get through it - together. I let him know I'm praying for him, and encourage him to pray as well.
In a nutshell, I just try to be as supportive of him as possible, and I try to boost his self-esteem as much as possible, by letting him know how much I love him and how proud I am of him.
In a nutshell, I just try to be as supportive of him as possible, and I try to boost his self-esteem as much as possible, by letting him know how much I love him and how proud I am of him.
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suzybeezy said:
I can relate to you suzy as my hubby is currently under alot of stress at work too and working very long days. I have been trying to have the house clean, dinner (something he really likes) ready, and just listen as he tells me about his day- even if I don't understand alot of it. I just let him know I am praying for him (and I do it) every day, and I let him know how much he means to me and how much I appreciate him! I think these things help to just deal with the pure yuckiness of his job right now.
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I try to relax him by making his favourite meals, let him go take a nap and support him and remind him of how blessed we really are and how much I appreciate what he's doing for us. I'll even go out on a limb and tell him to buy a DVD that he's been wanting for a long time and watch it with him...even if I don't like it.
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I give him unlimited venting time, bolster his self esteem by telling him all the wonderful things I see in him (I do this anyway but am more deliberate about it if he's down) and just plain pamper him like crazy. I also let him know that I am praying for him, and we pray together as well.
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I ask him what would make him happy and he said sleep! So when he gets home he's going to bed and i'll keep the kids quiet so he can have a sound rest. Hopefully that will rejuvenate him.
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Well, I know for a straight up fact what my hubby's number one answer would be...lol, but I don't think it's befitting of an ex-mod who knows the rules to post it. But come on...ya ALL know what it is. 
Seriously, that's what my hubby would say. Yeah, he likes all the other stuff, cleaning, cooking, back rub, etc...but when it comes to stress relief, he'd take, ummm, ya know *wink wink*, in a red hot second. And if I was really going for brownie points, I've have a nice little snack ready for afterwards.
Maybe I'm just married to a caveman...but I love him.
Seriously, that's what my hubby would say. Yeah, he likes all the other stuff, cleaning, cooking, back rub, etc...but when it comes to stress relief, he'd take, ummm, ya know *wink wink*, in a red hot second. And if I was really going for brownie points, I've have a nice little snack ready for afterwards. Maybe I'm just married to a caveman...but I love him.
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snarfywarning
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oIgo said:Close the blinds, turn up the music, and dance naked in front of the pets......works for me everytime.
I HATE IT WHEN THEY WATCH!!! My kitten is so rude!!
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LOL! If it works....*wink, wink* Go for it, eh?HeatherJay said:Well, I know for a straight up fact what my hubby's number one answer would be...lol, but I don't think it's befitting of an ex-mod who knows the rules to post it. But come on...ya ALL know what it is.
Maybe I'm just married to a caveman...but I love him.
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