People respect this

In my many years as a marriage counselor, I’ve drawn one conclusion: Everyone wishes their spouse would change. “We could have a good marriage if he would just help me around the house.” Or “Our marriage would be great if we could have sex more than once a month.” She wants him to change, and he wants her to change. Both of them feel condemned and resentful. However, there is a better way.
Start with your own failures. Admit that you’re not perfect. Confess some of your most obvious failures, and tell your spouse that you want to change. Ask your spouse for one suggestion each week on how you could be a better husband or wife. To the best of your ability, make changes. Chances are, your spouse will reciprocate because people generally respect a person more who is willing to take responsibility for their own failures.
And the best part— this simple suggestion can be applied to any relationship!

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