To be kind…  Are you kind to your spouse? What about those around you? In this mid-marriage video, we talk about how important kindness is, and how each of us may view it differently.

Kindness is not about you!

Being kind is not about you and your needs. Sorry. Being kind is not about your agenda and how you’ve scheduled it within the time you’ve allotted. To be kind may have some pain involved. Being kind can be intrusive, and downright inconvenient.

Sometimes, being kind will be uncomfortable. Sorry.

  • smiling at your spouse – even if you don’t feel like it
  • offering to serve your spouse – to meet a need – even if you haven’t been served
  • giving your best to your spouse  – before anyone else receives your best
  • refraining from an action because it might cause pain or concern, even if you really “want” it
  • remaining neutral (and silent) when your spouse needs a sounding board, even if you have an opinion

Be kind – as a spouse, kindness may not be about you – but it will make a positive mark on you both and the future. 

(and if you think you’re too assertive or strong-willed to be kind, then see a suggested post listed below!)

Are you known for your kindness as a couple? If so – can you pinpoint why?

And if you’re not known for your kindness, would you choose to do differently? What would you add to your behavior (or take away) that kindness could be part of your legacy?

To be kind – or do kind –  kindness has its root in LOVE!  “Love is Kind.” is part of 1Corinthians 13.

be kind to your spouse

Kindness has its root in love.

“Love is not affectionate feeling,

but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good

as far as it can be obtained.”

~ C.S. Lewis

Be kind. Demonstrate love in action.

If we were to describe how to be kind we’d use these words:

Friendly.

Generous.

Warmhearted.

Tolerant.

Agreeable.

Which behaviors would you add to this list of words?

How do you demonstrate kindness in your marriage – in your family – and in the world around you?

be kind - one kind word


Want to add some kindness into your lives as husband and wife?

Discuss kindness with your spouse. Explore posts from other marriage bloggers.

Discover what you both would define as kindness and then pass it on!

  • Some thoughts on generosity from The Generous Wife and how she came to value kindness, encouragement, and overall generosity. Click HERE 
  • Having a strong will isn’t a curse – use it to be kind to each other. Chris has an excellent view from her experience with her Big Guy. Explore how to be a strong-willed blessing for your spouse – read Chris’ ideas HERE.
  • Want to give your spouse a gift? Then consider these gifts from Gaye’s post – yes, from Christmas time, but the ideas are relevant all year long. Being kind takes many forms – discuss with your spouse these kind gifts – will he/she agree that these actions are kind?
  • Have you considered your words as an act of kindness? Bonny’s post on kindly expressing love has lots of ideas on kindness for you and your spouse.
  • How do you be kind to each other, even as you seek to connect while your spouse is busy? Lori Byerly (The Generous Wife) has some solid suggestions on how to handle interrupting your spouse… kindly! Read the ideas here and discuss!

Do you have a post on KINDNESS on your site? Leave a short description and a link in the comments… let’s share!

be kind = kindness is found in love