How to make your wife feel loved, respected and valued: a guide for Sikh husbands

  1. Always respect your wife’s opinions and show her that you truly listen and value what she says.

  2. Keep your tone and attitude gentle. Sometimes how you say things matters more than what you say.

  3. Smile often. You don’t need a reason. Your smile can make her day brighter.

  4. Stay calm and avoid anger. Speak kindly, never roughly or rudely.

  5. Surprise her with little gifts or gestures. These moments create beautiful memories.

  6. Sweet words strengthen love, while harsh words can break it. Speak with love.

  7. Compliment your wife often and let her know how much you appreciate her.

  8. Do something different from the routine every now and then to keep things fresh.

  9. Spend time together in practicing Sikhi every day, whether it’s Amrit Vela, nitnem, sehaj paath, or doing kirtan. Reading bani together will bring your hearts even closer.

  10. Help her with the housework so she feels supported.

  11. Be equally involved in raising your children. It is your shared responsibility.

  12. Resolve even the small issues quickly. Don’t let them grow into bigger problems.

  13. Sit and eat meals together whenever you can. It builds closeness.

  14. Keep her informed about your plans and consult her on major decisions, whether personal or family. Never let her feel left out.

  15. During arguments, don’t walk away or leave home. Try to resolve things before the day ends.

  16. When you’re upset, don’t shut down and stay silent. Share how you feel with kindness.

  17. Leave past mistakes and fights behind. Forgive, forget, and move forward together.

  18. Never use divorce or separation as a threat. Never tell her you regret your marriage.

  19. Never criticise or scold her in public. Stand by her, and never let others insult her, even as a joke.

  20. In front of her family and friends, treat her with respect and show her that you treasure her.

  21. Protect your marriage’s privacy. Never share her personal matters or your private life with others.

  22. Greet her with Fateh when you see her. Remember, she is also a Gursikh and deserves that respect and love.

  23. Walk together on the path of Sikhi by doing seva, sangat, simran, kirtan, and going on yatra together. These experiences will deepen your bond.

  24. Don’t be stubborn. Be willing to meet halfway and compromise.

  25. Accept that you can be wrong sometimes and be ready to apologise sincerely.

  26. Always be gentle with her. Never be physically harsh or overbearing.

  27. Show respect for her family and encourage her to do the same with yours.

  28. Take interest in her hobbies and passions, even if they’re different from yours.

  29. If you ever need marital advice, only seek it from someone you fully trust and who is wise, instead of discussing your marriage openly.

  30. Care deeply for her health and well-being. Never do anything that would risk it.

  31. Stand by her during difficult times and make sure she knows she can lean on you.

  32. Share your own feelings openly so she feels connected to your heart.

  33. Be tender when it comes to her weaknesses. Handle them with care, not pressure.

  34. Always hold pure intentions for her in your heart. Wish for her happiness and success, because they are yours as well.

  35. Speak to her politely and treat her with courtesy. Open doors for her, help her with heavy things, and offer her rest when she’s tired.

  36. If she says or does something small that bothers you, let it go. Don’t let little things come between you.

  37. Be especially patient and caring during her pregnancy and her monthly cycle. She needs extra love during these times.

  38. Never boast about your education, job, or achievements, and never belittle hers.

  39. Don’t act as though your income or providing for the home is a favour to her. Remember, everything is given by God.

  40. Always be faithful in words and actions. See all other women as mothers, sisters, or daughters.

  41. Always make her feel that your love and care for her is as strong as, or stronger than, her love and care for you.

  42. Do simran together as a couple, even if only for a few minutes every day, so Waheguru’s presence stays alive in your home.

  43. Encourage and support each other in wearing bana and keeping rehit, so Sikhi shines in your family.

  44. Read and discuss a short sakhi or Gurbani pangti together regularly, so spiritual love grows alongside your worldly love.

  45. Attend sangat programs such as rehansabahi together whenever possible, as sangat keeps your bond pure and strong.

  46. Practice dasvandh as a couple and do seva together, teaching by example for your children.

  47. Celebrate Gurpurabs and other important Sikh occasions as a family, so Waheguru stays at the center of your home.

  48. Take care of each other’s spiritual growth. Gently inspire, never force, each other toward Gurmat.

  49. Be grateful to Waheguru every day for your marriage and express that gratitude to each other.

  50. Remember that marriage is a partnership on the path of Sikhi. Walk it hand in hand, supporting each other toward Waheguru.

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