How to Encourage the Man in Your Life

by H. Norman Wright

Every woman is given a power that can bring about change, growth, and the fulfillment of potential in the significant man in her life.

And most men need encouragement from their women or they often sink into depression and hopelessness that saps their creative energy, dampens initiative, and destroys relationships.

Norman Wright claims that a woman's encouragement is more important than you realize. "What happens when a man is not encouraged? A discouraged man ends up feeling hopeless, helpless, and handcuffed to his situation in life. Confidence is absent. Life is unfair, and the scales are constantly tipped against him. The pessimistic expectations he develops can set him up for failure." But a woman's encouragement can make a vital difference in a man's outlook. "Encouragement is letting the other person know, 'You matter to me.' Encouragement is building up a person. It's focusing on any resource which can be turned into an asset or strength."

In this book, Norman Wright will how you how to tap your potential to encourage. He shows you what works and what doesn't; when to talk and when to listen; what to say and what not to say, and the difference between encouragement and nagging. Wright offers real life stories of men and women who found creative ways to encourage each other-ideas that can work for you as well.

How to Encourage the Man in Your Life offers practical guidance for understanding a man and encouraging him. You'll hear what other men have to say about the subject, what not to do, how to encourage him through sex and romance, how other women are encouraging their men, and the power of a woman's prayers to inspire the man she loves. Stories of other couples' experiences will help you apply proven principles of encouragement to your own situation.

Genres: Marriage, Christian

Hardcover

First published February 10, 1998

About the author

H. Norman Wright is a well-respected Christian counselor who has helped thousands of people improve their relationships and deal with grief, tragedy, and other concerns. He helps couples bring vibrancy to their relationships through counseling, seminars, and more than 90 books, including Before You Say “I Do” and After You Say “I Do.” Norm also reveals insights for spiritual growth, great relationships, and success in devotionals that include Strong to the Core, Quiet Times for Every Parent, and Truly Devoted: What Dogs Teach Us About Life, Love, and Loyalty. www.hnormanwright.com

Reviews

[Kristina Alley]

It is difficult to encourage a man if you do not understand him nor know how to communicate with him. The author shows some wonderful tools on how to more effectively communicate and understand your man so that you may be able to encourage him. I have much to learn but am praying that I will be able to better understand the men in my life and learn how to communicate better and be an encouragement to them as they fight so many battles to make me feel provided for, loved, and protected.

[Brianne Silva]

One of the best books I've read for married women. It really breaks down what encouragement actually is and how to do it. Chapter 5 (I think) on not mothering your man was the most informative for me. I would recomend any married woman to read this. It only took a few hours to finish.

[Lisa]

Marriage