New Year's Resolutions for Husbands and Wives

Dec 31, 2010
Debbie Roome

Marriages Benefit from New Year Resolutions - Debbie Roome

Many people make resolutions as one year rolls into the next. It can be helpful for married couples to make resolutions as individuals and also as partners.

Making New Year resolutions is a worthwhile exercise for married people as it gives them a chance to evaluate their lives and analyze what areas need attention. Couples can discuss their marriage and decide what changes they would like to see in things they do together, and also as individuals.

New Year’s Resolutions for Husbands

While men may not be keen to make New Year resolutions, it can be a healthy thing to do for their marriage. It shows their wives that they are interested in improving themselves and working on areas of weakness. Here are some guidelines for husbands to look at:

Tackle household chores as they come up instead of letting them accumulate.
Respect simple requests such as placing dirty washing in the laundry basket and taking shoes off at the door.
Learn a new skill or hobby that will bring enjoyment and relaxation.
Make time each day to talk to their wife about meaningful things, not just daily life.

New Year’s Resolutions for Wives

Wives are often more relational and emotional than their husbands and this can lead to misunderstandings and conflict. New Year’s resolutions can help them work on areas that have caused upset in previous months:

Allow their husband to come home and unwind for a while before dumping problems and issues on them.
Show appreciation for what they do around the house and all the small repair jobs and tasks that may have been taken for granted.
Don’t be jealous when he wants to go to a ball game or relax with male friends every so often.
Show interest in their hobbies and pastimes.

New Year’s Resolutions for Married Couples

A marriage is comprised of two individuals that become one. It makes sense that couples will have mutual dreams and ambitions. These can be backed up by suitable New Year’s resolutions. Here are some ideas to consider:

Setting aside money each month towards a special purchase such as a home or overseas trip.
Eating a more healthy diet and keeping less junk food in the house.
Walking or exercising together as part of their daily routine.
Having a date every two weeks to chat and have coffee or a meal together.
Clearing the home of clutter and keeping it that way.
Paying off any existing debt within a set time period.

Making New Year’s resolutions can be helpful in giving married couples some guidance and a plan of what they hope to achieve as a couple. It also helps them to work on personal weaknesses and show their partner that they care about them.