“Carl and I married very young and one of many things that has helped us in our years of marriage has been that we are truly best friends. There are moments and situations in our marriage that require me to listen to Carl’s perspective as a man not as my husband.
There are certain things that men process differently, and certain things that a man needs along his journey of maturity that a woman can not give him, such as the accountability that comes from a man joining in friendship with his peers, spending quality time with other strong Christian men, and having accountability with their vision, purpose, and headship.
These are the times when we must give our husband room to grow by supporting these healthy relationships because by doing this, it really benefits us as well. It’s not healthy for our husbands to be up under us at all times nor is it healthy for us to stay under our husbands wings at all times.
Carl also encourages me to fellowship and bond with healthy female relationships of accountability because there are moments and situations that only a woman can guide another woman through. This is how iron sharpens iron. Practicing this concept in marriage takes trust and maturity along with open communication and it doesn’t happen overnight, but it is very necessary for a heart healthy marriage.”
– April K.
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