What comes after "I do".

Some say love is not a feeling and some say love is a verb/action. I say that love is both. One cannot love fully without intense feelings for someone and one cannot love fully without doing things for another person. My parents divorced when I was only four years old so I cannot comment too much on their love relationship but from photo's it looks like they loved each other and did a lot of outdoor activities together.

I have noticed how other husbands serve their families, so I will mention 2 husbands that have made a significant impact on my view of the role of a husband. The first is my best friend in high school's dad, uncle Paul. Uncle Paul was tall, strong, often bear chested working around the house. He was always around when I went to visit Linds. He would help make breakfast on Saturdays and he would always be in the garage. Somehow he was also always in the lounge and dining room too ;). He was a champion of a father, often tickling his daughter. They had a very playful and fun relationship. Everyday after work he would go and buy fresh bread (talk about a bread winner) and then take the maid to the bus stop. Oh I also really liked that the maid would've already started dinner- that is something I'm going to implement in my household one day. He is/was faithful, consistent, reliable, helpful, fun and patient.

Another husband that I admire is my neighbour. Just today I saw him come home during lunch hour to drop off bread rolls. He is also very much a home'y dad. What I mean by this is that he enjoys being at home. He is also very active in his paddling and takes very good care of his house. He also loves to brag about his children. In my eyes he is a champion.

It is often said that girls go for someone like their dad. Is this true for you? What does your dad do for you? What was your dad like? What would you like your husband to be like? What do you expect from your husband after you say "I do"? or What is your husband like (lets just mention the good ;) )

I think it's good to know what you expect from others so you can evaluate whether it is realistic or not and it is also really important to honour those people in your life who have taught you so much. You never know they might just be needing the encouragement.