22/07/2024
**Wait to Marry this Man**
Growing up, I was always told…
- Be the man who brings her flowers to work.
- Be the man who always opens the door for her.
- Be the man who buys her gifts to show how much I care.
But what I was never told is to wait for the man who does things for you in silence. The things that almost go unnoticed because they weren’t flashy, expensive, or done for the public eye.
What I should have been told was this…
Wait for the man who gives you affection without expecting anything in return.
Wait for the man who humbly apologizes when he's wrong.
Wait for the man who invests his time in you.
Wait for the man who stays true to his character.
Wait for the man who truly listens to you.
Wait for the man who protects you.
Wait for the man who will hurt other women's feelings to protect yours.
Wait for the man who wakes up every day finding new ways to love you.
Wait for the man who goes to church with you on Sunday mornings.
Wait for the man who continuously shows effort.
Wait for the man who wakes up and says good morning with a gentle kiss on your forehead.
Wait for the man who refuses to entertain any woman that isn't you.
Wait for the man who stays true to his intentions.
Wait for the man who respects your wishes.
Wait for the man who genuinely asks how your day was and cares about the answer.
Wait for the man who makes you a priority, not an option.
Wait for the man who knows it's not about giving you the world but making you feel like you're the only one in it.
Take my advice… wait for the man who will never let you go to sleep at night wondering if you still matter.
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** Barb Schmidt