Men who understand women  Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7 - NASV)  Honor… weaker = Esteeming her value – like a delicate vase compared to a rugged iron pot.

3 levels of oneness in marriage Spiritual Oneness Relational Oneness Romantic Oneness

Loving a wife unconditionally  C loseness – She wants you to be close  O penness – She wants you to open up to her  U nderstanding – Don’t try to fix her; just listen  P eacemaking – She wants you to say I’m sorry  L oyalty – She needs to know you’re committed  E steem – She want you to honor her  C onquest – Appreciate his desire to work and achieve  H ierarchy – Appreciate his desire to protect and provide  A uthority – Appreciate his desire to serve and to lead  I nsight – Appreciate his desire to analyze and counsel  R elationship – Appreciate his desire for shoulder-to- shoulder friendship  S exuality – Appreciate his desire for sexual intimacy Respecting a husband unconditionally