More than a better "half"

Here is a thought for marriage: Don't discredit and offend your wife by calling her your better "half." She's more than a half (or at least can be and wants to be). Same goes for us as men and husbands. What a privilege it is as spouse's to help our mates become the best they can be through our leadership, service, love, encouragement, and support.

Imagine how much stronger marriages would be if husbands and wives took seriously their personal/spiritual growth and development, while increasing their level of influence, service, support, and encouragement of and for each other. Jerry McGuire had it all wrong. 1/2 plus 1/2 doesn't "complete you." It makes a mess. Instead, strive toward wholeness and move toward a 1 + 1 type of relationship.

It will require more energy, work, courage, and effort, but as Zig Ziglar says, "Enjoy the benefits" and watch what happens! There are no guarantees it will work out just as you hope or imagine, but guess what? It could potentially turn out better. You will never know if you don't start the process.
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Ephesians 3:20-21, New American Standard Bible (NASB)

²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, ²¹ to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations ^[a]forever and ever. Amen.