If Momma Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy

What Makes Wives Happy? Salynn Boyles of WebMD.com evaluates the results of a survey of 5,000 married women in an article at WebMD.com. As I read the article I noticed that most of the findings directly parallel what the Bible says about husbands' and wives' complimentary roles in the family. You'll see what I mean below.

Article:
"Wives who felt that their husbands were emotionally engaged were the happiest in their marriages."
"Men have to really step up emotionally in their marriages."

Bible:
"Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way…" 1 Peter 3:7
"Husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself." Ephesians 5:28

Conclusion: Wives who have husbands that engage them, learn about them, and love them unselfishly are happier in their marriages. Obedience to God's word brings joy.