Today, Arlene Pellicane is joining us and giving away a copy of her NEW BOOK, 31 DAYS TO BECOMING A HAPPY WIFE, to one blessed winner! SOOOOO… be sure to enter to win!
Woman today feel overwhelmed as the pressure increases to succeed, and they juggle their roles at home and at work. As women fulfill their responsibility in marriage, many struggle to improve their marriage or create one that is vibrant and joyful.
Although the role of a wife has evolved over the years, there are common values that every woman desires to find happiness in a marriage – including love, respect, companionship, and trust.
In 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, author and wife Arlene Pellicane, believes that all women should desire happiness in their marriage, and they need to understand that their choices, not circumstances, are primarily responsible for their happiness.
Pellicane does not advocate a marriage where a wife has no independence, control, or voice, or is subjected to abuse. Nor does she believe that a woman is solely responsible for her husband’s happiness. The first step to a happy marriage is a personal decision to choose to be happy, and to realize that a joyful, and thriving marriage takes work and dedication from both partners.
“Happiness is a choice. It is an internal job that has a lot to do with the way you think. It is not up to your husband, your children, your career, or your circumstances to make you happy,” says Pellicane. “The word becoming in the title of my book is important because we first have to believe we are able to become happier than we are right now.”
Organized into 31 daily readings, that offer guidance, inspirational motivation, and testimonies from other women, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife explores attitude and action steps to become a HAPPY (hopeful, adaptable, positive, purposeful, and yielded) wife including:
- Spend less time in front of the television or social media and more time face- to- face. When you turn off your electronic devices, you will turn on other things in your marriage such as creativity, quality time, compassion, and a stronger connection.
- Stop comparing your marriage. Wishing your marriage was like someone else’s marriage can create envy and blur your vision. If you genuinely rejoice over other marital successes, you will encounter more joy in your own life and marriage. God specializes in multiplication and He wants you to have a joyful marriage.
- Use creativity and a sense of humor in the bedroom. Plan intimate moments together and savor the impromptu times you are alone or the kids are out of the house.
- Choose constructive, not destructive, words when trying to address sensitive issues in your marriage. We alone choose if our words are weapons against our husband, or used to encourage and heal him. Our heart and words are connected (Ps. 19:14).
- Work as a team in planning and reaching financial goals. There are financial seasons of plenty and seasons of want. Understanding your money personalities will improve communication regarding financial decisions.
In 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, Arlene shares humor and valuable lessons from her own marriage, with daily readings on relevant issues that impact marriages that include humility, flexibility, gratefulness, resentment, partnership, and serving one another.
Although unhappy moments should be expected in a marriage, Arlene reminds us that our choice in how we respond and deal with these challenges will impact our happiness. To experience unity in marriage, both partners need to embrace God’s ordained plan to keep their hearts open to instruction on how to love and honor one another.
“Your husband wants to rise up to be the hero in your life. You’re the only one who can allow him the privilege of protecting and guiding you. Your husband doesn’t want to fight you for the leading role,” says Arlene. “Many men are hesitant to lead, out of fear of failure, but you can give your husband the assurance that you would rather have him try and fail than to not try at all.”
Women who are open to commit to a month-long quest to becoming a happy wife will discover newfound joy for themselves and for their husbands. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife includes a happiness assessment quiz, a “Happy Wives Club Discussion Guide” and thought-provoking questions for each daily reading that will enhance your personal or group study.
Okay…READY. SET. ENTER to win a copy of Arlene’s NEW BOOK, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife!
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