Compliment Your Wife
A heartfelt poem inspiring husbands to cherish, compliment, and love their wives.
Updated December 19, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer
Marriage is a partnership built on love, trust, and daily effort. One of the simplest but most powerful ways to nurture that bond is by showing appreciation and kindness to your wife. Compliments may seem small, but they can have a big impact—lifting her spirits, strengthening your connection, and reminding her just how much she means to you.
This poem offers timeless advice for husbands, encouraging acts of love and devotion that keep the spark alive. It’s a gentle reminder that marriage is not just about the vows you took, but about the actions you take every day to honor and cherish one another.
Let these words inspire you to treat your wife with the respect, care, and affection she deserves. Because when you give love freely and sincerely, it creates a home filled with joy, trust, and true happiness.
Compliment Your Wife
If you'd have her dearly love you
Ardently as God above you
Compliment her worthy actions,
Making no unjust exactions;
Treat her always in a way
That your deeds forever say:
"Darling wife, I love you ever,
Angry words will part us never."
Often kiss and hug and squeeze her,
That's the way to pet and please her;
Do not let her catch the notion
Yours is not a true devotion.
Don't believe the guilty rabble
Or the mischief-maker's gabble
Of the many things she's doing,
Of the other heart she's wooing;
Stick to her whate'er you do,
Trust her as she trusteth you;
For a home of love and pleasure
Is a truly priceless treasure.
When your tea or supper's over,
Don't start out and play the "rover,"
Stay at home - obey her wishes
Rock the babe or dry the dishes;
Don't go gadding over town
Like a lunatic or clown.
If it please her, take her walking,
Don't play mule and go to balking.
If she's tired and overbearing,
Do not then resort to swearing.
Treat her kindly, take life easy,
Don't be crabbed, rough, or "teasy";
With a reassuring smile
Kiss her once or twice a while,
And you'll notice what a change
Comes from little things so strange.
Love her as a lover would,
Treat her as a husband should,
Let that courtship ever last
That impelled you in the past;
Make your marriage one of worth,
That will last beyond this earth;
Court her love and wistful eye,
Keep on courting till you die.
Help her feel this life worth living;
Be forbearing and forgiving.
She will gladly bless and honor
You, for blessings heaped upon her,
And you never will regret
That in love you firmly met;
And when dead, in lonesome hours,
She will deck your grave with flowers.
Key Message in this poem:
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Show Your Love Every Day
Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s something you show daily. Compliments, hugs, and kind words go a long way in making your wife feel special. Treat her like you did when you were dating -let her know she’s still the most important person in your life.
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Trust Builds a Strong Foundation
A good marriage is built on trust. Don’t let gossip or negativity shake the bond you share. Believe in her just as she believes in you, and you’ll create a home filled with peace, love, and understanding.
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Be Present and Willing to Help
Being a supportive husband isn’t just about grand gestures; it’s about the little things. Whether it’s drying the dishes or rocking the baby, those actions show you care. By being there for her, you’ll strengthen your relationship and bring more joy into your home.
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Conclusion
Compliment Your Wife reminds us that strong marriages are built through everyday kindness, patience, and sincere words. Love grows when it is shown through small actions, gentle trust, and thoughtful care. By choosing encouragement over criticism and presence over distance, husbands can create a relationship filled with warmth and respect. Let this poem inspire you to keep love alive through daily appreciation, knowing that the effort you give will return to you in lasting joy and a deeper bond.
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