THE WORD FOR TODAY Respecting your partner is deeper than just staying faithful. Respecting your partner means to also respect their voice and allow them to be heard. As a man, if you want your wife to respect you, never raise a hand to her. Beating her is not just barbaric and criminal, but it makes her fear you. Love can’t exist with fear. If you want her respect, beat poverty away from her life by providing all her needs. The word "husband" does not just mean a male marriage partner. It actually means one who looks after others. That is why caring for animals is called animal husbandry. If you are a husband who does not look after his family, you are, in fact, just a male wife! Respect is empathy. Respect is effort. Respect is love.