Why I’m Not Fond of the Saying, “Happy Wife, Happy Life”
The other day my husband and I were in a serious conversation. My heart was hurting and I was completely overwhelmed with life while I felt like my husband was living with no burdens at all. To me, it seemed as if all of the responsibilities of our lives were resting on my shoulders while he was living on easy street.
After we talked more (and I cried more), we discussed the expectations and standards of ourselves, our marriage, our children, and everything else in between.
During this conversation I came to realize we needed to take stock in our lives and make some changes. But as the conversation continued, it dawned on me that I needed to be more diligent in casting my cares on to the Lord, rather than on to my husband.
I also realized I was dealing with a syndrome I don’t care for. One that I was so easily deceived into thinking while I was having my own little pity party. This syndrome I’m referring to is the Happy Wife, Happy Life Syndrome.
Follow me over to For the Family where I’m sharing the rest of this post!
Live a poured out life for Christ,
Jolene
That link seems to take me to the wrong place. Definitely does not go to”For the Family”.
It’s fixed now, Heather!
Hi I tried to read the eest of the post but it kept taking me to something calked no agenda each time. Can you please repost in its entirety or email it tonmeto to me as I’m eager to finish the read. Thanks
The link is fixed now and I’ve also resent it!
Hi ,
Jolene I am concerned about some of the links to follow, they don’t always end right lol….. You are the best at what YOU do. Your heart, and teachings are what God says to us and you. I am always encouraged by your testimony, for me as always it leads me to prayer for you and the purpose for this website. Keep strong and lay your burdens at the feet of the Master, where He will give you rest. Prayerfully speaking…
Your sister In Christ Jesus,
Felicia
Aww, thanks for your sweet and encouraging comment, Felicia! You’ve blessed my day!
Hi Jolene, I tried to follow the link to “for the family” but was directed to a site called “no agenda” by Adam Curry? Hope it can fixed so I can read the rest of your post!
Blessings, Amy
Opps, looks the link is going to an incorrect site. Thanks for all you do in encouraging others!