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November 15, 2013

Is Disrespect Destroying Your Marriage?

MarriageOnTheRock finalDisrespect is a deadly termite in any marriage. In today’s episode of Marriage on The Rock, you’ll discover why respect is so important to a man and what a wife (or husband) should do if  their partner treats them with disrespect.

Join me and my special guest and marriage expert Susan Gadd for a very practical session of Marriage on The Rock as we discuss Termite #2 — Disrespect — and the “S” word (submission). See you on the porch!

Your sister,

LaurieSig

Got a marriage question for Susan and Laurie? Post it below as a comment. If we receive enough questions, we may do a Marriage on The Rock Q&A episode . . . or two or three. Thanks!

Author Shaunti Feldhahn’s survey about men (husbands), women (wives), and teens offers a wealth of information about how they think. Click here for the inside scoop about your husband or teen.

P. S. Be sure to check out Susan’s  guest post on Monday to learn more about disrespect and marriage.

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  1. Clarlyn Bhatti says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Laurie,
    About disrespect in a marriage, I found from coming out of a marriage full of verbal abuse that often what is respect for us in our own culture is disrespect in another culture. What is love for an abuser is totally opposite of what the Bible says is love and respect. So, I think it’s good when talking about respect to show how it’s done and to describe it in further detail because just saying we ought to do so does not show someone from a different culture what true love and respect is. So, I think it’s good to look at first I Cor. 13 to show how to love and how to respect because this is the way Jesus showed respect. It’s all listed in I Cor. 13. Anything the opposite from that isn’t love.

    In Christ,
    Clarlyn

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    • Laurie Cole says

      November 18, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Clarlyn, you’re right. And I can’t think of a better passage that defines both love and respect than 1 Corinthians 13. Bless you for sharing!

      Reply
  2. andrea briggs says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:31 am

    I still dont know what specifically to do about my disrespect problem. It is definitely me as the wife who shows more disrespect. what have you specifically done to combat this in yourself? I am assuming because the Bible is so specific to women about respecting their husbands. that it must be harder for women to be respectful. It always seems to me that when the Bible tells us to be a certain way, it’s because God knows that will be harder for the one He is addressing. I just need a practical application for this huge problem in my own marriage. I have shown my kids the wrong way in this area and I already have one child away at college, so lots of bad lessons in this area.

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  3. Debbie says

    September 5, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    What to do when you have a husband that refuses to be respectful, and even more disrespectful when others are present. Sad to say, even in a sneaky/behind my back type of way. 🙁
    I know that God wants me to continue to to do my part as a Godly wife no matter what he may say our do. I am responsible for my attitude and actions, PERIOD!
    I keep prayng for God to change his heart! He will blame me, & lie before claiming his part. If he’s wrong he will say I’m wrong even if it is not truly the case. Much spritiual warefare here. I will continue to pray, any advice you can give would be much appreciated.
    God’s blessingd and love to you Laurie.

    Reply
    • Laurie Cole says

      September 5, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Debbie, thanks so much for your comment. I want to highly encourage you to purchase and read a fantastic Christian book by author/Christian counselor, Jan Silvious. The name of the book is “Fool-Proofing Your Life.” It is an excellent, biblical book about how to deal with difficult/impossible people in your life. When you said that your husband blames you and will not own his own actions, that is one of the primary characteristics of the type of person the Proverbs defines as a “fool.” The “Fool-Proofing” book will give you much clarity and wisdom, and I think it will be a HUGE encouragement to you — it’s a must-read for you in your situation. Your prayers for your husband are right on target (you’re a wise woman). Only God can change him. Know of my prayers for you and your husband. Love to you, dear sister.

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      • Debbie says

        September 9, 2016 at 6:20 am

        Laurie your reply means the world to me, thank you so much.
        I will purchase/order the book today. I love your ministy, it is so obvious that your heart is in it. 🙂 I very much apprieciate your prayers. Thank you!

        love your sister in Christ,
        Debbie

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