Why do you think a man marries a certain woman? Is it because she is pretty? Her hair? Her clothes? Men normally don't marry a woman on how she looks. But, he will marry a woman on how she looks at him. Boaz was an example for all men to follow. He worked, he was free-hearted with what he had, he kind, he was a protector, he was not afraid of Ruth knowing his business, and those he trusted were trustworthy. This is just to list a few of his qualities. A woman admires a mans decisions about things. So, men-------do you have qualities that make a woman comfortable? Do you make good sound and wise decisions? If not, read the book of Ruth. Then reread the book of Ruth. Make of list of qualities you get from Boaz and compare yourself. Make a decision to improve. Seek Godly counsel in making decisions. Ask God to help you and lead you.

Ladies, you have a part to play in the puzzle. Don't put your husband down all the time. Let him know he is loved, let him know he is important, look at him with love and admiration in your eye and not just contempt. Have you ever just stopped doing whatever you are doing and looked at your husband in the eye and told him, "thank you for all you do for me and the family because I could not do what you do." Build him up. The more you thank him and build him up, the more he is going to want to make better decisions and do the right things.

May God richly bless you and keep you -----------------------------