As husbands, sometimes we need encouragement in our quest to step up and be the men God has called us to be. Sometimes we need information, and sometimes we need training. Sometimes we need a mentor—someone who will show us how to be godly men, how to love our wives as Christ loves the church.
And sometimes we need to know what we should stop doing. Sometimes we may even need someone to say, “Hey, stop acting like a jerk!”
That’s what this list is about.
One of the most popular articles on our website is “15 Things Wives Should Stop Doing.” When we first posted it, several readers asked for a similar list for husbands, so we gathered suggestions from a number of men. Here’s a list of their best ideas. Of course, not all of these items apply to all men. But perhaps something here will hit home for you.
Two things to remember: First, these items were sent to me by other men, not by wives. Second, some readers have expressed concern that this list for husbands has 40 items while the corresponding article for women has 15. I’m not sending a message here—I’m not saying husbands need more help than wives. It’s just … a different list!
